Disabling cookies completely will prevent you from viewing some web sites. This is not recommended if you want to take full advantage of the offerings and functionality of websites you visit and (for example, if you want to avoid registration pages of sites you visit regularly or if you use sites which incorporate shopping basket technologies).
< br/> To disable cookies, scroll down to your version of Internet Explorer and follow the steps provided:

Internet Explorer 6.0 and 7.0:

1. Click on Start, Settings and Control Panel.
Windows XP/Vista users: Click Start and Control Panel
2. Double-click on Internet Options.
Windows XP/Vista users may need to click Switch to Classic View in order for this option to be visible.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. Click Advanced
5. If the Override automatic cookie handling is enabled, ensure that First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies are set to Block
6. Click OK
7. Click OK on the Internet Properties window

To enable cookies instead, follow the above steps, but ensure the First-party Cookies and Third-party Cookies are set to Accept.

Firewall software can also be used to block cookies. If you are using Firewall software and are concerned that it may be blocking cookies please contact the Firewall vendor for further assistance.