Enabling Cookies and Pop-ups in Your Browser

 

Enabling Cookies in your browser

If you are using Firefox on a Mac:

1. Launch Firefox. Click the "Firefox" menu item and select "Preferences..."
2. On the Privacy tab, check "Accept cookies from sites"
3. Use the "Keep until" dropdown menu to set the length of time Firefox will keep the cookie

If you are using Firefox on Windows XP or Windows VISTA:

1. Launch Firefox. Click the "Tools" menu item and select "Options..."
2. On the Privacy tab, check "Accept cookies from sites"
3. Use the "Keep until" dropdown menu to set the length of time Firefox will keep the cookie

If you are using Internet Explorer:

1. Launch Internet Explorer then go tools -> Internet Options and Click the Security Tab and click "Default Level" at the bottom of the window.
2. Click Privacy Settings and click "Default" and click OK.
3. Close your browser.
4. Reboot your machine and try again.

Enabling Pop-Ups

If you do not have pop-ups enabled on your browser, the site may not display as designed. To enable your browser for pop-ups follow the steps that apply to the browser you are using.

Note: Some security software and toolbars may also block pop-ups.

 

PC Users

Internet Explorer 7.0 on operating system Windows XP Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista

1. From Tools point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click on Pop-up Blocker Settings
2. Type www.queensu.ca in the box 'Address of Web site to allow' and click Add
3. Set the Filter Level to Medium: Block most automatic pop-ups
4. Click Close

Firefox 3.0.x

1. From Tools select Options
2. Select the Web Features icon
3. Ensure Block Pop-up Windows is not checked
4. Click OK

Alternatively:

1. From Tools select Options
2. Select the Web Features icon
3. Click Allowed Sites
4. Type www.queensu.ca into the field
5. Click Allow
6. Click OK

 

Mac Users

Safari 3.x

1. From the Safari menu, ensure 'Block pop-up windows' is unchecked

Firefox 3.0.x

1. From Tools select Options
2. Select the Web Features icon
3. Ensure Block Pop-up Windows is not checked
4. Click OK