Can the other programs on my PC access my Google account through web browsers' cookies?
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Mar 15, 2026418 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I am curious whether it is possible for the other programs on my Windows 7 to access my Gmail, given I have already logged in my Google Account in Chrome (stable). If no, by what and how are they prevented from the accessibility? The bounty is for todda.speot.is. If you have any good answer, I woul…
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Presumably, yes. If you read the comments here they imply that Chrome does not encrypt cookies and you can simply copy your user profile to another PC and Chrome will start using those cookies. Substitute "you can simply copy your user profile to an…
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