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Enabling Cookies in internet explorer

Step 1:

Find the Internet Explorer icon on the Desktop and double-click on it.

Internet Explorer Icon.

Or click on Start, go to All Programs, and click on Internet Explorer.

Start, All Programs, Internet Explorer.

Step 2:

After Internet Explorer opens, click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

Click on Tools, then click on Internet Options.

 

Step 3:

Click on the Privacy tab. Click on the Advanced button.

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Step 4:

This will open a new window. Select the checkbox in front of Override automatic cookie handling. Make sure First-party Cookies is set to Accept and that your Third-party Cookies are set to Prompt. Click the Always allow session cookies option. Then click OK.

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Step 5:

You will need to click OK again at the Internet Options screen before the process is complete.

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Congratulations!

You have successfully enabled cookies in Internet Explorer. If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@valdosta.edu or 229-245-HELP (4357). Please note that our work request system can only accept emails sent from a VSU email address.