Cookie and Java Configuration Details
A "session cookie" is information sent by a web site server to your computer while you are connected to that site. Session cookies expire once all browser windows are closed. EFS Web/Private PAIR cookies temporarily store information about your interactions that may be needed later for the system to perform a function. As you move from page to page in EFS Web or Private PAIR, cookies allow your specific Name, Documents, Fees, etc. to be retrieved. No persistent cookies are used.
The following table details the settings that are needed, in various browser environments, for cookie handling and certain Java related items.
| Browser | Setting Name | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft IE 6.0 (see Note 1 )
| Warn me before accepting a cookie | Disable |
| First part Cookies | Accept or Prompt (see Note 2 ) | |
| Allow per-session cookies (not stored) | Enable or Prompt | |
| Active Scripting | Enable or Prompt | |
| Scripting of Java Applets | Enable or Prompt | |
| Third Party Cookies | Accept or Prompt (see Note 2 ) | |
| Netscape 8.1 (see Note 3 ) | Enable Java | Enable |
| Enable JavaScript | Enable | |
| Cookies | Accept all Cookies (no warnings) | |
| Warn me before accepting a cookie | Disable | |
| Mozilla | Enable Java | Enable |
| Enable JavaScript | Enable | |
| Cookies | Allow all Cookies | |
| Macintosh Safari | Enable Java | Enable |
| Enable JavaScript | Enable | |
| Enable Cookies | Always |
NOTE 1: The IE 6.0 Browser Privacy setting cannot be set to 'Block All Cookies'
NOTE 2 : Applies only if using the 'Override Automatic Cookie Handling' setting
NOTE 3 : Netscape 8.1 is not fully supported with the USPTO's Digital Certificate Management System