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Browser Configuration
What are cookies?
How do we use cookies?
Do I need cookies enabled on my browser?
How do I enable cookies in Internet Explorer?
How do I enable cookies in Netscape?
How do I enable cookies in AOL?
How do I enable cookies in other Web browsers?

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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that web sites place in your computer to help your browsers remember specific information. For example, they might store your user name. Most shopping carts use cookies. These allow you to choose items and leave the virtual store, then return later and find that all the items are still in your shopping cart. Some sites use temporary cookies (called session cookies) that are deleted when you exit your browser. Others place persistent cookies, which stay on your hard drive for long periods.

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How do we use cookies?
We use session cookies to note that you are logged into the shopping cart. These cookies contain your user name so that we can locate your information in our database, such as what items are in your account and your order history. These session cookies are deleted when you exit your browser and pose no security threats to your computer or to your account at our site.

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Do I need cookies enabled on my browser?
Yes, you must have cookies enabled to log into your account.

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How do I enable cookies in Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer 6.0
1. In an IE browser window, select Tools > Internet Options.
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. Move the slider to select the Medium security level.
4. Click the OK button.

Older Internet Explorer Versions

Option 1 (Default)
1. In an IE browser window, select Tools > Internet Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Select the Internet zone.
4. Move the slider to select the Medium security level.
5. Click the OK button.

This is the default Security Level in Internet Explorer, with cookies and JavaScript enabled.

Option 2
1.In an IE browser window, select Tools > Internet Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Select the Internet zone.
4. Click the Custom Level… button.
5. Select High from the drop-down menu to reset your security levels.
6. Click the Reset button.
7. Click the Yes button to change the security settings.
8. In the Security Sessions window, scroll through the settings until you see Cookies.
9. Click Enable for both options under Cookies settings.
10. In the Security Sessions window, scroll through the settings until you see Scripting.
11. Click Enable on all options under Scripting settings.
12. Click the OK button.
13. Click the Yes button to change the security settings.
14. Click the OK button.

If you select High Security and enable cookies and JavaScript, you will allow only cookies and JavaScript , but you will allow them for all pages you visit.

Option 3 (Recommended)
1.In an IE browser window, select Tools > Internet Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Select the Internet zone.
4. Move the slider to select the High security level.
5. Click the Apply button.
6. Select the Trusted Site zone.
7. Click the Sites… button.
8. Enter "www.freecdbooks.com" as the zone to be added (do not include the quotes).
9. Make certain the box is not checked for "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone."
10. Click the Add button.
11. Click the OK button.
12. Click the next OK button.

This option is the most secure. High Security disables cookies and JavaScript for all sites that you visit, except for Trusted Sites. When you add a Trusted Site (e.g., the Public Network Authentication System) and set that site to Low or Medium Security, you enable cookies and JavaScript only for that site.

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How do I enable cookies in Netscape?
This document does not currently contain detailed information on configuring cookie preferences in Netscape Navigator. However, here are some basic steps for configuring your Netscape cookie preferences.

Netscape 4.x
1. Choose Edit and Preferences to manage your Internet settings.
2. Click the Advanced menu option in the left column.
3. Make sure the the Accept all cookies and Enable JavaScript options are checked.

Netscape 6.x
1. Choose Edit and Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced menu option in the left column. Make sure the the Enable JavaScript for Navigator option is checked. Click the Privacy & Security menu option in the left column. Make sure that Enable all cookies is checked.

Netscape 7.x
1. Choose Edit and Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced menu option in the left column and select Scripts & Plugins. Make sure that Navigator is checked to enable JavaScript for Web pages.
3. Click the Privacy & Security menu option in the left column and click Cookies. Make sure that one of the three Enable options for cookies is checked.

Note: If you want to configure custom cookie settings, you must select the Enable cookies based on privacy settings and then click View to select a low, medium, high, or custom security setting. The Custom option lets you allow cookies on a site-by-site basis.

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How do I enable cookies and JavaScript in AOL?

AOL 9.0
1. From the AOL Toolbar, select Settings.
2. From the Settings: Essentials dialog box, click Internet [Web] Options.
3. From the Privacy tab, move the slider to Accept All Cookies.
4. Click OK
5. Click Close

AOL 8.0
1. From the AOL Toolbar, select Settings.
2. Select Preferences
3. Select Internet Properties (WWW)
4. Select the Privacy tab
5. Select Advanced
6. Deselect override automatic cookie handling button
7. Click OK to exit.

AOL 7.0 with IE 6.x
1. From the AOL Toolbar, select Settings.
2. Select Preferences
3. Select Internet Properties (WWW)
4. Select the Privacy tab
5. Select Advanced
6. Deselect override automatic cookie handling button
7. Click OK to exit.

AOL 7.0 with IE 5.5
1. From the AOL Toolbar, select Settings.
2. Select Preferences
3. Select Internet Properties (WWW)
4. Select the Security tab
5. Select the Custom Level tab
6. Under "Allow Cookies that are stored on your computer" click "Enable"
7. Under "Allow per-session cookies (not stored)" click "Enable"
8. Select OK, Yes you want to save the settings

AOL 6.0
1. From the AOL Toolbar, select Settings.
2. Select Preferences
3. Select Internet Properties (WWW)
4. Select the Security tab
5. Select the Custom Level tab
6. Under "Allow Cookies that are stored on your computer" click "Enable"
7. Under "Allow per-session cookies (not stored)" click "Enable"
8. Select OK, Yes you want to save the settings

AOL 5.0
1. Go to My AOL
2. Pick WWW
3. Click the Security tab
4. Go to Custom Level
5. Scroll down to find Cookie
6. Click "Enable"
7. Click OK

AOL 4.0
1. Click on Preferences
2. Select on the WWW button
3. Click on the Advanced tab
4. Select the "Accept all cookies" checkbox

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How do I enable cookies in other Web browsers?
If you use Mozilla, Opera, or another Web browser, the process for setting cookies and JavaScript options varies. Instructions are given here for Opera and Mozilla; for other browsers, refer the Help menu if one exists.

Mozilla FireFox
1. Choose Tools and Options.
2. Click the Privacy menu option in the left column.
3. Click the plus sign (+) next to the Cookies menu option.
4. Make sure that one of the three Enable options for cookies is checked.
5. Click OK.

Older Versions of Mozilla
1. Choose Edit and Preferences.
2. Click the plus sign (+) next to the Advanced menu option in the left column and select Scripts & Plugins.
3. Make sure that Navigator is checked to enable JavaScript.
4. Click the plus sign (+) next to the Privacy & Security menu option in the left column and click Cookies.
5. Make sure that one of the three Enable options for cookies is checked.
6. Click OK.

Opera
1. Choose File, then Preferences.
2. Click the Privacy menu option in the leftmost column.
3. Make sure Enable Cookies is checked.
4. If you want to specify which sites, choose an option from the drop-down menu.
You can specify specific servers by clicking Edit server filters.
5. Click the Multimedia menu option in the leftmost column.
6. Make sure Enable JavaScript is checked.
7. Click Apply, then OK.

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