How do I enable cookies in Internet Explorer?

Here's how to enable cookies in Internet Explorer, ensuring websites function correctly and remember your preferences:

1. Access Internet Options:

   • In Internet Explorer, find the Tools menu in the menu bar and select it.
   • Click on Internet options.

2. Navigate to Privacy Settings:

   • In the Internet Options window, select the Privacy tab.
   • Click on the Advanced button.

3. Configure Cookie Handling:

   • A new window, "Advanced Privacy Settings", will appear. Here, you can configure how Internet Explorer handles cookies.

   • Under First-party Cookies, select either Accept or Prompt.

   • Under Third-party Cookies, select either Accept or Prompt.

     • Accept: Automatically allows these types of cookies.
     • Prompt: Asks you each time a website attempts to set these cookies.

4. Confirm Changes:

   • Click OK to close the Advanced Privacy Settings window.
   • Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.

Now, cookies should be enabled according to your chosen settings (either accepted automatically or prompting for permission). This allows websites to store information on your computer, which is necessary for many online functions like remembering logins, preferences, and shopping cart items.