How do I check the browser settings for cookies, Java, and JavaScript?

For Internet Explorer 5, Internet Explorer 6, and Netscape 6, Java is not required (only cookies and JavaScript). For Internet Explorer 4 and Netscape 4, Java is still required along with cookies and JavaScript.

To enable Java and JavaScript

AOL for Mac

1. Go to Keyword: Preferences and click the link to Internet Properties (WWW).
2. Click the Advanced Settings button.
3. In the left pane, double-click Web Browser to expand the list (if necessary).
4. Click on Web Content.
5. In the Active Content section, select Enable scripting.

AOL for Windows

1. Start Internet Explorer. To do this, click the Start button, point to Programs, and click Internet Explorer (or double-click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop).
2. Determine which version of Internet Explorer you have on your computer. To do this, go to the Help menu (in Internet Explorer) and click About Internet Explorer.
3. In the About Internet Explorer box, look for the Version information (usually in the first line of text).
4. Follow the steps below for the version of Internet Explorer that you have on your computer.

Internet Explorer 4.x

Internet Explorer 5 and 6

Please note that Java is not required for these browsers, only JavaScript. To enable JavaScript:

1. Go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Select the Security tab.
3. Select Internet in the Web content zone and then click the Custom Level button.
4. Scroll down to the section titled Active Scripting.
5. Select Enable.

Netscape Navigator 4.x

Netscape Navigator 6.1 and higher (Windows and Mac)

Please note that Java is not required for these browsers, only JavaScript. To enable JavaScript:

1. Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
2. Click the Advanced category.
3. Select Enable JavaScript for Navigator.

To set your browser to accept cookies

AOL for Mac

1. Go to Keyword: Preferences and click the link to Internet Properties (WWW).
2. Click the Advanced Settings button.
3. In the left pane, double-click Receiving Files to expand the list (if necessary).
4. Click on Cookies.
5. In the "When receiving cookies" list box, select "Never ask."

AOL for Windows

1. Start Internet Explorer. To do this, click the Start button, point to Programs, and click Internet Explorer (or double-click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop).
2. Determine which version of Internet Explorer you have on your computer. To do this, go to the Help menu (in Internet Explorer) and click About Internet Explorer.
3. In the About Internet Explorer box, look for the Version information (usually in the first line of text).
4. Follow the steps below for the version of Internet Explorer that you have on your computer.

Internet Explorer 4.x

1. Go to the View menu and click Internet Options.
2. Click on the Advanced tab.
3. Scroll down to the section titled Cookies.
4. Click one of the buttons to either Prompt before accepting cookies or Always accept cookies.
   

Internet Explorer 5.0

1. Go to the Tools menu and choose Internet Options.
2. Click on the Security tab.
3. Select Internet in the Web content zone and then click the Custom Level button.
4. Scroll down to the section titled Cookies.
5. For the option Allow cookies that are stored on your computer, click Enable or Prompt.
6. For the option Allow per-session cookies (not stored), click Enable or Prompt.
   

Internet Explorer 6

1. Go to the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. Click the Default button and then click Apply.
4. Click OK.
   

Netscape Navigator 4.x

1. Launch Netscape Navigator.
2. Go to the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
3. Go to the small window on the left side of the dialog box and click on the word Advanced.
4. In the section titled Cookies, choose Accept all cookies.
5. If you want a warning before accepting a cookie, check the box titled Warn me before accepting a cookie.

Netscape Navigator 6.x

1. Launch Netscape Navigator.
2. Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
3. Under the Privacy & Security category, choose Cookies (if no subcategories are visible, double-click the category to expand the list.)
4. Click the radio button to Enable all cookies.

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