Internet Explorer question.....attention: Nerds...

[Rockford35]

I'm running Windows 2000 Pro on my laptop, and recently i've run into a bit of a problem. When I try and log in to view my e-mail, it comes back telling me that my browser isn't set up enabling cookies.

Well, this is horseshit, cuz it is.

I can still log onto MSN Messenger and retrieve them that way, and when I first turn on the computer, it's no biggie. But when I try to log in again (I don't have my password saved on this computer, as it's a "public domain", meaning the wife....) it gives me this BS about not having cookies enabled in my browser.

Piece of shit Microsoft. I bet it's some lame security patch that they'll have to issue a patch to fix. I've gone through just about every avenue with their online help, even requested a fix for my problem (i'll hear back in January).

Anyways, if anyone has any suggestions, i'd be happy to entertain them.

R35

 

[Slingblade61]

Firefox browser and Thunderbird e-mail client = no troubles.

 

[Rockford35]

Thanks, Nerd.

It works fine with Firefox, but i'm more determined to figure this IE thing out. Call me a perfectionist...

Note: It works about every 4 or 5 times logging in. Now i'm super lost. I'm thinking it's not on my end....

R35

 

[Slingblade61]

Perfectionist!?
You are a guy who likes to hit himself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when you stop, huh?

Sorry rock, I can't help you if you won't let me.

 

[spankdoggie]

Windows IE 6.x Browser

Select Tools
Select Internet Options
Select the Privacy tab.
Select Advanced
Deselect override automatic cookie handling button
Click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
Click OK to exit
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Windows IE 5.x Browser

Go to Tools on the menu bar
Pick Internet Options
Click the Security tab
Select the Custom Level tab
Under "Allow Cookies that are stored on your computer" click "Enable"
Under "Allow per-session cookies (not stored)" click "Enable"
Select OK, Yes you want to save the settings
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Windows IE 4.x Browser

Go to View on the menu bar
Pick Internet Options
Click the Advanced tab
Go down to the Cookies section
Click "Always Accept Cookies"
Click OK
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Windows IE 3.x Browser

Go to View on the menu bar
Pick Options
Click the Advanced tab
Go down to the Cookies section
Click "Warn Before Accept Cookies"
Click OK

 

[Rockford35]

Oh, it's Hammertime, Sling.

Spank,

Thanks for the info. I'm way ahead of you on the settings. I've actually gone so far as to restructure my registry and start a new cookie collection from scratch, but to no avail. Funny how the same cookie (copied from IE6) works in Firefox.

Total garbage. Shit like this always happens in MS stuff.

Whatever. If it generates less traffic on their sites, they'll figure it out sooner or later. I mean, you can't monopolize everyone without breaking a few eggs, right?

Thanks again Spank.

Rockballer35

 

[spankdoggie]

Rocky, sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.

Don't hate the pimp, hate the limp.

 

[Silver]

XP Pro > 2000

that'll probably fix it

(ah yes, I love being the dink that gives answers to questions not asked)

 

[Loop]

What firewall is setup on your system Rock?