how do I delete tracking cookies please (idiots guide)

cjj_2

Hi I ran a scan on my computer last night and had lots of tracking cookies detected. Should I delete theses ? A lot of purchases through Cashback sites have not been tracking recently, could this be why. I have read before that you should delete them to improve chances of items tracking. Can anyone give me a quick step by step guide to doing this please. I am most grateful for the help:beer: Thankyou

cajef

At the top of this page click on Tools > Delete Browsing History (tick boxes which you want to delete) > Delete

punksluck

Hi,
If I were you, I would ALWAYS delete internet cookies after you use your pc - Just to be safe. If you are using Internet Explorer then click on the 'tools' tab at the top of the page underneath where you type in your web addresses and go into 'internet options'
You should then be able to see your 'browsing history' options.
Click on 'delete' and then click on 'cookies'

Hope this helps.

espresso

Use ccleaner here - read the tutorial. You would be better using a separate browser just for your cashback sites e.g. Opera here.

Ximian

Depending on what browser you use you can always configure the browser to delete history on exit as well as clear cookies or only to accept 1st party cookies and deny 3rd party cookies. If you use Firefox you can deny all cookies and accept cookies only from sites of your choosing, and then also clear cookies and cache when you exit the browser.