: The email address I use here is only for this use, and I've never had
: anything in it that I didn't expect. I don't get much spam in my main
: account, either.

: The setting Chip mentioned (IE has it too) is the biggest source of spam. It
: allows cookies to exchange that info with the 'owner' of the cookie. With
: all of the third-party ad servers, it gets out quickly. There is a way to
: reset it manually, but it's a registry edit and I'm not going to advise
: those from here. PC World has some downloadable free utilities that will
: do that plus affect a bunch of other security enhancements at your choice.

: I say leave the forum as is. It allows detailed issues to be discussed 'off
: line'.

: Of course, run a firewall, antivirus, and ad-aware or equivalent.

: Dan.

for those of us who are more "computer challenged" than some others
which setting in IE is it. I assumed it was in the "internet options" window but couldn't find it. Your assistance is appreciated.