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Constant log-ins annoying

15 years ago

In spite of always checking the remember me box, I still have always log in to my regular webpages and email. This has been happening ever since following some major instructions from a 'live talk' person from my server. They said my account had been hacked and everything needed to be reset.

I'm on a Toshiba Satellite laptop, using Vista. Any help would be appreciated.

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mike_kaiser_gw
15 years ago
Login information, passwords, preferences, and the like are stored in little bits of data called "cookies". In most cases those cookies are saved so that you don't have to log in every time. My guess is that your browser is set to erase those cookies every time you close it. What browser are you using?
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
You may find some pertinent information on the "What's New on GardenWeb:" link above the threads on the forum's homepage.

DA
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The way a browser remembers to keep you logged in to a site is with a cookie. If you're blocking all the gardenweb cookies you will have to log in every time. Yes, I understand and knew that (save those) but I am talking about all the new loads of strange cookies that started popping up when I come here since this site started showing all those ads to the right. I have been using Cookie Wall for quite some time now and new cookies pop up when I come to this site that never did before. You can right click on any image that appears and block it. The option is on the bottom of the appearing drop down menu. DA Thanks DA, I found my problem was, that popup was allowed when I snooped around here and found Popup Blocker Settings under Tools. It was listed and I removed it and that stopped it. I am just "learning the ropes" here with Windows 7. Ã¢ÂÂº Still can't log in here with FireFox so have to use IE if I want to post and reply. I just installed FF on here so have to tinker with it to see what's wrong. May remove it and reinstall when I am a little more settled down. I may have screwed up with adblocker and easy filter on that.
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Sheila
Original Author
15 years ago
I use IE. I'll read the link and see if that gives me some help.
Sheila
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes, I do have it set to delete every time I shut down. My computer is slow and a friend suggested I delete history daily and that might help. The 'puter is still slow, so I guess I'll experiment and change the history setting.
mike_kaiser_gw
15 years ago
Yes, I do have it set to delete every time I shut down.

History and cookies aren't the same thing but you're obviously deleting the cookies as well as the history.

That's probably not the cause of any slowness in any case.
vala55
15 years ago
If you install CCleaner you have an option to save the ones you want and delete the rest.
Sheila
Original Author
15 years ago
Thx vala, I'll check out CCleaner. I was hoping there was something that would give me that option.
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
You have to make your choice regarding cookies before running the cleanup tool. Open CC>Click on Tools>Cookies and move those you wish to save to the right pane. Then run the cleanup tool.

Though it is not as important as it use to be, when is the last time you checked the H/D for errors? Defragged?

If it has been a considerable time this might help. Do these tasks after CCleaner

DA
Sheila
Original Author
15 years ago
DA, I do use the System Maintenance on the 'puter. Ran it just last week. Does this check for HD errors? Defragg? Not sure. I'll go to that page and read again. I am a COMPLETE novice...can you tell?

I looked at CCleaner...do I need the purchase software or can I download the free version? My 'puter is strictly used for recreational purposes. TIA
DA_Mccoy
15 years ago
CC free is what you need. The easiest place to be certain you get the correct application is filehippo.com.

Before I answer regarding maintenance we need to be sure, what are you referring to as "I do use the System Maintenance on the 'puter"?

DA
Sheila
Original Author
15 years ago
Under Administrative Tools, I click on Free Up Disc Space and DeFrag is set to run automatically once a week.

Thx for the link. I will download the CC.
Sheila :)

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