How to Disable Cookies on Windows

Overall summary of the instructions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to disable cookies in Microsoft Edge on a Windows operating system. By following these instructions, you can ensure that websites are prevented from storing cookies on your computer, which can enhance your privacy while browsing the web.

TLDR

1. Open Edge browser.
2. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
3. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data.
4. Disable 'Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)'.

Step-by-step detailed guide

Step 1: Open Edge Browser

1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your Windows computer.
2. Click on the Settings and more icon (three horizontal dots) in the upper right corner of your browser window.

Step 2: Access Cookies and Site Permissions

1. From the dropdown menu, select Settings.
2. In the left sidebar, select Cookies and site permissions.

Step 3: Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data

1. Under the Cookies and site permissions section, click on Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Step 4: Disable Cookies

1. Find the toggle for Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) and set it to the off position to disable all cookies.

By following these steps, you will successfully disable cookies in Microsoft Edge on your Windows computer.