How do I activate cookies in Internet Explorer on a PC?

In Internet Explorer, click on the menu option "Tools". Choose "Internet options" from the drop down menu, and then choose the "Security" tab, or "Privacy" then "Advanced" on version 7.0. Should you not find a scroll bar under "Preferences", click on the "Standard" button. In order to activate all Cookies, push the scroller to the bottom-most position. In order to deactivate them, push the scroller to the top-most position. To allow Cookies for a trustworthy site, push the scroller to the middle position. Choose the "Advanced" tab to set other preferences. Close both windows by clicking "OK".