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Internet Explorer 6 Privacy and Cookies
Help and Tips

Tips to maintain your privacy with Internet Explorer 6, plus advice on managing and deleting cookies.


#1: Where is My Webpage Coming From?
Find out what exactly makes up a shown webpage in Internet Explorer 6.

#2: Disable AutoComplete for Privacy
Remove AutoComplete entries and disable its use to increase privacy with Internet Explorer 6.

#3: Change Cookie Preferences
Change Internet Explorer's cookie handling preferences.

#4: Disable History Modification
Prevent users from modifying their Internet Explorer 6 history settings.

#5: What are Cookies?
What are cookies and how can they affect browsing websites with Internet Explorer 6?

#6: Clear the Website Cache Manually
For privacy reasons or to troubleshoot Internet Explorer 6 problems, clear the website cache.

#7: My Cookies are Being Deleted!
Legitimate cookies may accidentally get deleted by firewall and anti-spyware software.

#8: Prevent Cookies By Site
Keep certain websites from setting cookies on your machine.

#9: Clear the Cache Automatically
Force Internet Explorer 6 to automatically purge its cache.

#10: Delete All Your Cookies
Help maintain your Internet privacy. Delete all your Internet Explorer cookies with this handy trick.

#11: Allow Cookies by Site
Allow specific websites to set cookies for personalization with Internet Explorer 6.

#12: Clear the History Automatically
Purge the Internet Explorer 6 visited site history automatically after each use.

#13: Clear Internet History
Temporarily clear the list of the last sites visited with Internet Explorer.

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