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Backup your cookies by using the import export option in your browser

Seriously, I never thought I would say this, but I cannot live without my cookies! Yes that's right, I love them. I hate going to a website to sign in and I actually have to type the password and username myself. Hello guys? Who wants to type in your login details when a cookie can do it for you.

Because I go to so many websites, having my cookies enabled lets me surf around the internet quickly and effortlessly.  This is why it is very important to backup your cookies by exporting and importing them back in Windows XP.

 What is a cookie?

Usually thought as some kind of biscuit, however in computer language it means something completely different.  A cookie is a text information message that is stored on your computer when you visit a web page.

When you return to the page the cookie is used to recognize you. It records information such as your name, site login password, preferences, shopping cart info, and more..

 

How to export your cookies from Internet Explorer?

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. Go to the file menu at the top
  3. From the menu choose Export.
  4. The Import/Export Wizard will appear. Select Export Cookies from the list.
  5. Now it will show you where the exported cookie file will be. If you want to change this location, press on browse.
  6. Press Next to go on. Then press finish.
  7. Now a file will be stored in the folder of your choice to use to restore your cookies at a later date.
  8. To import the cookies on another computer, launch the Import/Export Wizard, choose Import Cookies and browse to the location or disk where the cookie file has been stored.

How to view all cookies, and delete selected or all cookies in Firefox.

  1. Go to the tools menu
  2. Choose options
  3. Then Privacy and there is a button named show cookies.
  4. Click on that and you will see all cookies, grouped by site, and you will be able to delete any cookies you choose to.

If you just want to do a quick cleanout and have no interest in saving any cookies, if you go to tools>clear private data then you can select a bunch of actions to perform, including deleting all cookies.

There is also a free program called Cookie monster at  http://www.ampsoft.net/utilities/CookieMonster.php. I downloaded this program and gave it a go.. It will backup cookies for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla, and Opera. It will also let you have a protected cookie list. This means you can keep your important cookies and delete the rest...

Below is a screenshot of what to press to download cookie monster.

 

Cookie Monster

Notes:

  • To import the cookies on another computer, launch the Import/Export Wizard, choose Import Cookies and browse to the location or disk where the cookie file has been stored.
  • Firefox cookies are in local disk (C in most cases) \documents and settings\username\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\qzx3idps.default\cookies.sqlite

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