are they dangerous or a threat? and what do I need to get rid of them?
2007-03-19 05:31:22 · 8 answers · asked by born again 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Ad-Aware.
2007-03-19 05:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by OE "800" 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I can guess from your question, you are concerned about security and the tracks we leave, while browsing the Internet. Actually cleaning manually cookies does not mean they are not still in your computer. Actually they are stored in so called index.dat file.
For several years I have been using a very effective software to delete index.dat files, clear history, cache, cookies and do all other disk cleanup tasks. It is called:
Pcmesh Internet Cleanup
(www.pcmesh.com)
It is really easy and effective program. They have a trial version, before you buy the software. On their website you can also read more about Internet security.
2007-03-19 13:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by John P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tracking Cookies: A Tracking Cookie is any cookie used for tracking users' surfing habits. Tracking Cookies are a form of Tracking Technology. They are typically used by advertisers wishing to analyze and mange advertising data, but they may be used to profile and track user activity more closely. However, tracking cookies are far more limited in their ability to track users than software that is actually installed on users' computers. While installed software can potentially record any data or activity on a computer, cookies can only record visits or activity on a single website or its affiliated sites. Moreover, unlike Tracking Software, cookies entail no substantial effect on computer reliability, security, or speed.
2007-03-19 12:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Arf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tracking cookies, get deposited onto your computer as you browse the Internet. Tracking cookies usually collect and report information about what websites you visit and what you do at those websites. If you use your personal information by filling some forms online, tracking cookies may take it. http://www.spywareremove.com/remove-TrackingCookie/index.html gives more information about tracking cookies and their removal.
2007-03-20 04:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by peppyann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not dangerous but just to be in safe side got to Internet Explorer =>Tools =>Internet options =>Browsing history =>Delete => Delete cookies and you will be ok. Make sure you delete them regularly.
2007-03-19 12:45:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cookies - What they are and how they are used
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=15
Use one of the clean up tools
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=16&latest=1
2007-03-19 12:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use an adware removal tool, free on the internet.
Google, "adware removal tool"
2007-03-19 12:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they're not deadly just very nosey to get rid of them get Ad-Aware it's free and will detect them and remove them click here to get it http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
2007-03-19 12:35:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋