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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 07:48 PM
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As above?

Dont really know the first thing about computers (switch 'em on, and thats about it!)

Can't use the Search on my computer at home as it says my Cookies are not enabled, but i can use it on the PC at work?

Probably something really simple - but as i said, me and computers just don't get on yet!

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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 10:04 PM
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Cookies are small files that hold "personal" data on your computer regarding your visits/preferences to a particular website. A lot of sites use these in order to make your browsing experience more interesting. SN does too.

To enable cookies, Tools,Internet Options, Advanced & its one of the settings (Allow Cookies).
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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http://www.cookiecentral.com/content.phtml?area=2&id=1
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks for the info guys,
Tried your way Puff, but no mention of Cookies under the advanced settings?
My computer is about 5 years old - can only assume that it wo'nt work on mine???

Nick.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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Firewalls can block cookies! Do you have a firewall, and if so, which one?

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 08:44 AM
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No idea!! - how can i tell?

(Sounding really dumb now!)

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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Make sure your User name is the same as when you first registered ie it's case sensitive.

If this doesn't work then get a new password and try again. I had the same problem and this sorted it
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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Sorry - my mistake

Cookie settings are in in Tools/Internet Options/Security/Select the profile you're using and then Custom to amend the settings.

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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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Puff - checked that, and my cookies ARE enabled - but still does'nt work?

STi - can i just change my password via my profile to anything i want?

Time to email techsupport i think!!

Nick.
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Old Jul 4, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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Just click on the lost password icon on the login screen and enter your e-mail address. A new password will be sent. make sure your username is correct ensuring the correct case is used and then enter the new password.

This should solve your problem

good luck

Guy
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