Allow cookies?

To provide a discussion forum for this site, a 3^rd party discussion forum software package has been implemented called Toast Forums. In order for Toast Forums to function correctly you’ll need to turn on “cookies” with your internet brower whilst using the discussion forum. For security reasons you may wish to turn cookies back off after leaving this site.

A breif explanation of cookies and how to turn them on and off within your browser follows. This information is offered only as a guide.

There are many web sites that provide further details concerning cookies. Should you wish to learn more about cookies including security threats to your computer concerning cookies, please consult internet security experts.

What are cookies? 

The following is the Microsoft explanation from the Help screen in IE6:

Understanding cookies

Some Web sites store information in a small text file on your computer. This file is called a cookie.

There are several types of cookies, and you can choose whether to allow some, none, or all of them to be saved on your computer. If you do not allow cookies at all, you may not be able to view some Web sites or take advantage of customization features.

Turning Cookies On and Off

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.X

• Go to View menu
• Choose Internet Options
• Go to Advanced tab on far right Scroll down to Cookie box in list Choose either:
• * Always accept cookies or
• * Prompt before accepting cookies
• Click OK

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.X

• Go to Tools menu
• Choose Internet Options
• Go to Security tab
• Click Custom Level button
• Near the top of the list is Cookies
• Click Enable for "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer"
• Click Enable for "Allow per-session cookies"
• Click OK

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6:

· Go to Tool menu

• Choose Internet Options

· Go to Privacy tab

· Click Advanced Button

· There needs to be a checkmark for OVERWRITE AUTOMATIC COOKIE HANDLING and ALWAYS ALLOW SESSION COOKIES.

IE 6 also allows you to turn on cookies for a specific site only. You may prefer to use this method.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6: Adding a specific site

· Click on the Tools button on the Internet Explorer tool bar

· Highlight and click on Internet options at the bottom of the Tools menu

· Select the Privacy Tab of the Internet Options menu

· Under the websites section click the Edit... button

· In the text box labeled "address of web site", enter in the URL from which you want to block cookies

· Click the Allow button

· You will now see that site under the "Managed Web Sites" list.
Click OK

Disclaimer

The information on this page is offered purely as a guide to assist with your use of the Toast Forums software implemented within this site. Melbourne Online Web Site makes no recommendation as to the security issues related to the use of cookies and suggests that you consult an Internet Security Expert as to the manner in which you configure the cookie and security settings within your browser.