Phyllis,

It's quite safe to accept cookies from the MS site.

>I went to the site that you suggested and was presented with a message that I needed to accept a 'cookie' to get in. I did not feel comfortable doing this nor did I like the idea that Microsoft was doing this. Do you have any suggestions. Are 'cookies' safe? I was always taught never to take candy from a stranger! I'm not sure if Microsoft is a stranger or Big Brother!