The point I was trying to make is that this issue seems unrelated to O/S
version or security software, but related to IE7, perhaps due to a recent
update (which is facilitated through Windows Update, not a Windows update,
since we're on different O/S's).

I've also posted in the Windows forum, but I'll check here occassionally to
see if someone has useful input.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You do not have the same issue as you're running Vista SP1 and the OP's
> running WinXP SP3.
>
> If a Windows or IE update were causing the behavior, there'd be thousands of
> posts here about it: There aren't.
>
> To avoid confusion, please begin a new thread about your specific problems.
> State your IE version and full Windows version (e.g., WinXP SP3; Vista SP2)
> in your first post.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> James2008 wrote:
> > I'm having the same issue. For the past week or so, none of my login info
> > or
> > preferences are holding in IE7. Nothing new has been installed or changed,
> > except for the regular updates through Windows Update
> >
> > I don't think this is a security software issue and believe it to be a
> > Windows Update/IE7 update caused specific issue involving access to
> > cookies.
> > I have not messed with any IE settings in about a year, since everything
> > has
> > been running perfect before this issue occurred.
> >
> > Specific Issue: When I go to a website, like Bing, Google, various forums,
> > Windows Live, TVGuide.com, etc., where login info and website preferences
> > can be set and stored, I'm having to re-input or re-set the info when I
> > visit them. Prior to this issue, everything worked perfectly, like we're
> > used to.
> >
> > Example 1: When I go to Bing, I have to reset my preferences such as "Open
> > results in new window", turn off filtering, etc. The site then works
> > properly. But after a certain amount of time, or a reboot/sleep mode, all
> > settings are lost again.
> >
> > Example 2: Sites that are logged into, like Wiindows Live and various
> > non-Microsoft forums, I have "Remember Me" set to remember Username. After
> > a
> > period of time or a reboot/sleep mode, I have to reinput my username and
> > reset all preferences.
> >
> > Example 3: On TVGuide.com, I can set my region, cable system, and other
> > preferences so that the proper listings show. But after a period of time
> > or
> > a reboot/sleep mode, all settings are lost and I have to reset them.
> >
> > Does anyone have any idea what's causing this and how to solve it?
> > Microsoft's KB has nothing on this and even Bing/Google don't show
> > anything.
> >
> > System:
> > Vista Ultimate x64, SP1
> > IE7
> > All Windows Updates current
> > Trend Micro Internet Security, latest updates
> <snip>
>
>