Disable third-party cookies in Firefox 3.5 and Internet Explorer 8

First party cookies are very useful. They are often used to remember your login credentials for sites your frequently visit. Third party cookies are for someone else’s benefit. Third party cookies are typically placed by advertisers associated with sites you visit.

Here is how you turn off third party cookies in these two browsers:

Firefox 3.5

1. Go to Tools —> Options —> Privacy tab
2. In the History panel change Firefox will: Remember history" to   Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
3. Check Accept cookies from sites
4. Uncheck Accept third-party cookies

   

5. Click the OK button.

Internet Explorer 8

1. Go to Tools —> Internet Options —> Privacy tab
2. Click the Advanced button
3. Check Override automatic cookie handling
4. Select Block" —>

   

5. Press the OK buttons as needed.