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Certificate & Connectivity Top CPARS Questions

How do I clear cookies?

Answer:

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. On the very right-hand side of the browser, click on the gear icon, also called the Tools icon, followed by Safety, and finally delete browsing history...
    Note: If you have the Menu bar enabled, you can instead click Tools and then delete browsing history.
  3. In the Delete Browsing History window that appears, uncheck all options except the one labeled Temporary Internet files and website files.
  4. Click the Delete button.
  5. The Delete Browsing History window will disappear and you may notice your mouse icon go busy for a few moments.
As soon as your cursor returns to normal, or you notice the "finished deleting" message at the bottom of the screen, consider your temporary Internet files deleted.

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