You cannot use the settings on the Privacy tab in Internet Options to permit or to block cookies for a Web site that is in a custom zone in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (878465)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)

SYMPTOMS

You can access cookie settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 by clicking the Privacy tab in Internet Options. However, the settings in the Privacy tab affect only Web sites that are in the Internet zone. You cannot use the settings on the Privacy tab to permit or to block cookies for all Web sites that are in a custom zone.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the settings in the Privacy tab to permit or to block cookies for specific Web sites that are in zones other than the Internet zone. However, you cannot configure a custom cookie setting for a whole zone other than the Internet zone.

To access Internet Options, click Start, click Run, type inetcpl.cpl in the Open box, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/27/2004
Keywords:kbCookie kbtshoot kbprb KB878465 kbAudEndUser
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