Super_Spartan 56 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I use SUPERAntiSpyware Free not for it to detect any malware or anything, but simply to get rid of the tracking cookies... now let me ask you this? What happens if I don't install SAS? And those cookies are always on my computer? What do they do? how harmful is it? Shall I continue what I do which is to run SAS every now and then or no need for it altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Maniac 2 Posted August 25, 2015 Solution Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello Matrix Leader, Yes, they are always on your computer until you clean them, but they are not harmful. You can find information even in SAS website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFace 539 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Why not use CCleaner or the "cookie option" in your browser? hxxp://www.howtogeek.com/111925/delete-cookies-in-the-five-most-popular-web-browsers-in-windows/ More on cookies. hxxp://www.howtogeek.com/119458/htg-explains-whats-a-browser-cookie/ __________________________________________________________________ P. S. I got rid of free SAS-had an issue and got ZERO support. Edited August 26, 2015 by TomFace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Most Valued Members planet 232 Posted August 26, 2015 Most Valued Members Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) With tracking cookies, they are like flies that don't go away - they're aren't harmful but they are quite annoying. These days they are adopting new ways of tracking in browsers (javascript, databases/storage, flash, etc.), but if this stuff matters to you (personal/targeted advertising, recording browsing habits, etc.), then I highly recommend for each browser you use to to visit hxxp://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (with all ad blockers, extensions, etc. turned off and all cookies accepted temporarily) and opt out of all companies (then turn back on extensions and cookie settings, and possibly install their 'Protect My Choices' extension so you don't need to do this all over again if your opt-out cookies are accidentally deleted). It's not a 100% fool-proof solution, but the list is growing and is still a step forward. Alternatively (or additionally), you can use CCleaner as TomFace mentioned (or a browser extension) to whitelist the cookies from websites you need and just delete the rest occasionally (or automatically if possible). Edited August 26, 2015 by planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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