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Hi, everytime I run an anti-virus search (daily) either quick scan or auto idle time scan, I have multiple tracking cookies that are then removed. Is there any way to trace where these come from or are they just added by random websites. I'm only wondering if a programme I have installed could be adding the cookies. Although not a major problem would just LIKE to understand it a little bit more.
Thanks in advance.

[attachment deleted by admin]You can TRY Tools>internet options>browsing history settings>view FILES,...this will show cookiesYeah already looked through that before but that just lists all cookies on your system. As you can see from the picture Norton lists all the tracking cookies removed but some of them are not websites I have ever visited or ever will. So I'm wondering if there coming from a third party.Lot's of cookie tools and information....

Are cookies REALLY spyware and are they dangerous?

  • Cookie Viewer - This Power Tool automatically scans your computer, looking for "cookies". It can then display the data stored in each one and can delete them.
  • Cookie Cruncher - Protects your hard drive from unwanted cookies.
  • Cookie Culler - Extended Cookie Manager. Protect/unprotect selected cookies. (Firefox only)
  • Add N Edit Cookies - Gives you the ability to easily alter, edit or delete cookies. (Firefox only)
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Thanks evil very helpful.   Hi evil sorry since I went into
Internet explorer; tools; privacy; advanced and changed third party cookies to block I get this message every time I start up explorer. It refreshes once and then it's fine, I just want to make sure there is nothing more sinister behind it. Again thanks for your time guy's.

[attachment deleted by admin]I'm not sure how IE8 handles Cookies and not sure why Compatibility View would complain about the change. I found this which has information about using InPrivate Browsing as an alternative.Thanks again Evil very helpful.


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