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Erm… What Version of N.I.S. have you Upgraded to: 2009?
Hello BTU,
It's been awhile since I used 2006, so I don't remember that option.
The option is not in NIS 2009, however if you're using Internet Explorer the option is there.
Open IE then go to "Tools" > "Internet Options" > and open the "Privacy Tab". Click on "Sites" and there you can add individual websites from which you want to block cookies.
The same option is available in Firefox: "Tools" > "Options" > "Privacy" > "Exceptions"
Hope that helps.
Hi Folks,
Great stuff. But too bad about not being able to limit cookie intake within Norton Internet Security itself.
As far as the version goes, the "About" tab says version 15.5.0.23. But that's it.
Norton techs installed this version remotely because I was having problems with the 2006 version.
Thanks,
BTU
Cookies are not threats and are harmless. If you block certain sites from loading cookies then you will not be able to see that site. I have never heard of anyone infected by cookies. Just use CCleaner when your done browsing.
I think you mean Tracking Cookies, which are not the same a Cookies. Cookies store things like your log-in; Track Cookies track your behaviour around the Web Site, e.g. what Web Links you click on, and, thus can advertise adverts which are related to your interest. Please note that they do not collect identifiable information and do not pass this on to Third-Party company/people like a Virus, for example, would do.
However, Viruses can use the Tracking Cookie as a place for Attack, e.g. they may steal this information, so it is a good idea to run a manual Scan a few times'-a-week to clean-up these. :)
Why scan to remove cookies when 1 click of CCleaner and they are gone.
Dieselman743,
Not everyone on the Forums uses CCleaner, nor should they. In the wrongs hands it could cause problems.
It is just as easy to have one program, Norton, scan for and remove cookies as it checks for other issues.
Best Wishes
Floating_Red wrote:I think you mean Tracking Cookies, which are not the same a Cookies. Cookies store things like your log-in; Track Cookies track your behaviour around the Web Site, e.g. what Web Links you click on, and, thus can advertise adverts which are related to your interest. Please note that they do not collect identifiable information and do not pass this on to Third-Party company/people like a Virus, for example, would do.
However, Viruses can use the Tracking Cookie as a place for Attack, e.g. they may steal this information, so it is a good idea to run a manual Scan a few times'-a-week to clean-up these. :)
Message Edited by Floating_Red on 09-14-2008 09:09 PMMessage Edited by Floating_Red on 09-14-2008 09:10 PM
Correct and the beautifull part is that we are able to automatically block these tracking cookies
CCleaner doesnt cause any problems. I have been using it for years as well as all my family members. Its the most popular softwqre out there for cleaning up cookies and clearing your cache. Show me where it caused problems and I will believe you.
Hi Stu,
How are you automatically blocking the cookies. Is this with Norton? If so, I haven't found the setting, yet. Can you clue me in?
Thanks,
BTU
Dieselman743 wrote:
CCleaner doesnt cause any problems. I have been using it for years as well as all my family members. Its the most popular softwqre out there for cleaning up cookies and clearing your cache. Show me where it caused problems and I will believe you.
Dieselman743,
No insult was intended toward you or CCleaner. I have it on my computer and I agree it can be useful. It may be an easy way to clear the cache and clean up cookies, but the next button down from the Cleaner is Registry.
I have seen CCleaner misidentify "Missing Shared DLL" and also "Unused File Extension". I have also been asked to fix two computers where the user had "just used CCleaner to speed things up". So in that regard, I can offer no tangible proof that problems can occur unless you consider that the last thing CCleaner asks you before deleting Registry items is "Do you want to create a backup?"
Additionally, a visit to the Piriform community forums will indicate that issues do occur; some as serious as preventing Windows from loading.
There are a wide diversity of people on the Norton Forums; some with basic computer knowledge and some who are "One with the microprocessor".
Therefore when I give advice I always want to be sure that it will do no harm.
Best Regards,
Phil_D
Hi BTU/stu,
Stu: Is this with Norton 2009 or just with Norton 2006? If it is why Norton 2009, then I must have missed the option; did not realise that symantec had put it in. :)
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Dieselman743: I would suggest Norton SystemWorks Basic Edition if you have Norton Internet Security/Norton AntiVirus installed; Norton SystemWorkd Standard if you do not have Norton I.S./AV. installed; Norton SystemWorks Premium Edition if you have not got I.S./AV. installed and wish to also create back-ups.
So how do we block the TRACKING cookies?
I never said anything about the Registry cleaner part of CCleaner. I was referring to the cookies and temp files. Registry cleaners are for advanced people I say. I myself use CCleaner registry cleaner all the time with no troubles but I always make a back up. I also use TuneUp Utilities registry cleaner but only delete things I know of. The cleaner part of CCleaner is the main feature. All the other tabs are just extras.
Hello Dieselman743,
It would appear then that we are on common ground regarding the registry cleaner.
Although the product may be useful in other ways, I just do not like to place temptation in front of those who may not fully understand the ramifications of changing the registry; hence my reluctance to recommend CCleaner on a public discussion board.
Best Wishes.
Its not good for people like me to use such things 
For the last time CCleaner is very safe. It one of the most popular free software available today. It should be standard on any pc. I install it on all my families pc and friends. The cleaner part is 100 % effective and safe. You really need to get with the times Phil. As in matter of fact Dell recommends it.
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html?cdlPid=10876371
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/webmaster/article.php/3508366
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,24149-order,1-page,1/description.html
http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/CCleaner/CCleaner.html
http://www.pcworld.com/article/142370/free_file_cleanup_tools.html
Dieselman743 wrote:........................................................You really need to get with the times Phil.............
I am quite comfortable where I am. When I require such advice as you have suggested above, I assure you I will seek it from a knowledgeable source.
I stand by my previous posts. In inexperienced hands the registry cleaner can cause major problems. If my previous link to the Piriform Community was not convincing, how about this one dated yesterday where the user lost Norton Internet Security.
If you wish to continue to promote CCleaner here, that is up to you; however the Forums are designed to deal with Norton Products and issues. The folks reading these forums are free to evaluate and use any advice they see fit.
Phil................Please please please stop with the registry cleaner thing. I SAID Nothing about that. Any registry cleaner can cause harm. This is why you do a back before. There is also System Restore. Get off the registry cleaner band wagon. I am referring to the cookies and temps file part of CCleaner which is the main feature of it. Geezzzzzzzzzz. Not anywhere did I say use the regitrsy cleaner.
- Start CCleaner.
- In CCleaner go into: Options->Exclude
- Now click Add Folder and input these one at a time:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared
C:\ProgramData\Symantec
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\LiveUpdate Notice - For the registry problem click Add Registry:
Select HKLM from the dropdown box, then paste in:
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders