It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go figure.

All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing cookies.
Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit it.
This has never happened in the past.

I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow cookies I
even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not working.

No idea what has changed to cause this problem.

Help

Syd

What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around 07
June-08?

One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These include
but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm
(Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Syd wrote:
> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
> figure.
>
> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> cookies.
> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit it.
> This has never happened in the past.
>
> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow cookies
> I
> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not working.
>
> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.
>
> Help
>
> Syd

I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that time, but,
can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since turned auto
update off.
I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again, it
could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any area
that I can turn Cookies on or off?
Most of this is Greek to me.............
I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any areas
where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me know.
I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security to
allow anything.
EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does not........I
have to key it in everytime.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around 07
> June-08?
>
> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These include
> but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm
> (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Syd wrote:
> > It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
> > figure.
> >
> > All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> > cookies.
> > Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit it.
> > This has never happened in the past.
> >
> > I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow cookies
> > I
> > even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not working.
> >
> > No idea what has changed to cause this problem.
> >
> > Help
> >
> > Syd
>
>

No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10 Jun-08.
At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the culprit
here.

I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the other
options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...

How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525

What is your Windows version, anyway?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Syd wrote:
> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that time,
> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
> turned
> auto update off.
> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again, it
> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any area
> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
> Most of this is Greek to me.............
> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any areas
> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
> know.
> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security to
> allow anything.
> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
> not........I
> have to key it in everytime.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around 07
>> June-08?
>>
>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone
>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
>> --
>> Syd wrote:
>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
>>> figure.
>>>
>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
>>> cookies.
>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit it.
>>> This has never happened in the past.
>>>
>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
>>> cookies
>>> I
>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not working.
>>>
>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.

I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there are 2
sites
that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even when I tell it
to keep my card number there, it does not.
When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10 Jun-08.
> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the culprit
> here.
>
> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
> other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the other
> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
>
> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> What is your Windows version, anyway?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Syd wrote:
> > I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that time,
> > but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
> > turned
> > auto update off.
> > I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again, it
> > could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any area
> > that I can turn Cookies on or off?
> > Most of this is Greek to me.............
> > I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any areas
> > where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
> > know.
> > I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security to
> > allow anything.
> > EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
> > not........I
> > have to key it in everytime.
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around 07
> >> June-08?
> >>
> >> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
> >> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
> >> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
> >> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
> >> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone
> >> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
> >> --
> >> Syd wrote:
> >>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
> >>> figure.
> >>>
> >>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> >>> cookies.
> >>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit it.
> >>> This has never happened in the past.
> >>>
> >>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
> >>> cookies
> >>> I
> >>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not working.
> >>>
> >>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.
>
>

Symantec Support
http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html

==================================

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).

If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which is
47830).
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net


Syd wrote:
> I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
> I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
> As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there are
> 2
> sites
> that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
> Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
> just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even when I tell
> it to keep my card number there, it does not.
> When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
> If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10
>> Jun-08.
>> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the culprit
>> here.
>>
>> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
>> other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the other
>> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
>>
>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>
>> What is your Windows version, anyway?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Syd wrote:
>>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that time,
>>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
>>> turned
>>> auto update off.
>>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again, it
>>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any
>>> area
>>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
>>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
>>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
>>> areas
>>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
>>> know.
>>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security to
>>> allow anything.
>>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
>>> not........I
>>> have to key it in everytime.
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around
>>>> 07
>>>> June-08?
>>>>
>>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
>>>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
>>>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
>>>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
>>>> Anti-Spyware,
>>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone
>>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
>>>> --
>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
>>>>> figure.
>>>>>
>>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
>>>>> cookies.
>>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit
>>>>> it.
>>>>> This has never happened in the past.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
>>>>> cookies
>>>>> I
>>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
>>>>> working.
>>>>>
>>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.

I sent a message to Symantec and Microsoft, still waiting for an answer.
I diabled Norton to see if that was the problem, but, the problem still
exists.

I could not find any options in Norton that had anything to do with
cookies..........

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Symantec Support
> http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html
>
> ==================================
>
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
>
> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which is
> 47830).
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>
>
> Syd wrote:
> > I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
> > I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
> > As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there are
> > 2
> > sites
> > that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
> > Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
> > just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even when I tell
> > it to keep my card number there, it does not.
> > When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
> > If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?
> >
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10
> >> Jun-08.
> >> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the culprit
> >> here.
> >>
> >> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
> >> other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the other
> >> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
> >>
> >> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> >>
> >> What is your Windows version, anyway?
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> >> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
> >>
> >>
> >> Syd wrote:
> >>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that time,
> >>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
> >>> turned
> >>> auto update off.
> >>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again, it
> >>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any
> >>> area
> >>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
> >>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
> >>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
> >>> areas
> >>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
> >>> know.
> >>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security to
> >>> allow anything.
> >>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
> >>> not........I
> >>> have to key it in everytime.
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine on/around
> >>>> 07
> >>>> June-08?
> >>>>
> >>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
> >>>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
> >>>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
> >>>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
> >>>> Anti-Spyware,
> >>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone
> >>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
> >>>> --
> >>>> Syd wrote:
> >>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me here.......go
> >>>>> figure.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> >>>>> cookies.
> >>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit
> >>>>> it.
> >>>>> This has never happened in the past.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
> >>>>> cookies
> >>>>> I
> >>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
> >>>>> working.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.
>
>

Simply disabling Norton /whatever/ (e.g., NAV; NIS; N360) may not be
sufficient, Syd. The behavior might be caused by a Norton Add-on.

Syd wrote:
> I sent a message to Symantec and Microsoft, still waiting for an answer.
> I diabled Norton to see if that was the problem, but, the problem still
> exists.
>
> I could not find any options in Norton that had anything to do with
> cookies..........
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Symantec Support
>> http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html
>>
>> ==================================
>>
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
>> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
>> KB123456).
>>
>> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
>> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which
>> is
>> 47830).
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>
>>
>> Syd wrote:
>>> I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
>>> I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
>>> As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there
>>> are
>>> 2
>>> sites
>>> that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
>>> Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
>>> just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even when I
>>> tell
>>> it to keep my card number there, it does not.
>>> When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
>>> If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10
>>>> Jun-08.
>>>> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the
>>>> culprit
>>>> here.
>>>>
>>>> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
>>>> other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the
>>>> other
>>>> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
>>>>
>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>>
>>>> What is your Windows version, anyway?
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that
>>>>> time,
>>>>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
>>>>> turned
>>>>> auto update off.
>>>>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again,
>>>>> it
>>>>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any
>>>>> area
>>>>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
>>>>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
>>>>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
>>>>> areas
>>>>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
>>>>> know.
>>>>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security
>>>>> to
>>>>> allow anything.
>>>>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
>>>>> not........I
>>>>> have to key it in everytime.
>>>>>
>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine
>>>>>> on/around
>>>>>> 07
>>>>>> June-08?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
>>>>>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
>>>>>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
>>>>>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
>>>>>> Anti-Spyware,
>>>>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and
>>>>>> Zone
>>>>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me
>>>>>>> here.......go
>>>>>>> figure.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
>>>>>>> cookies.
>>>>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit
>>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>> This has never happened in the past.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
>>>>>>> cookies
>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
>>>>>>> working.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.

On Jun 25, 4:00*pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
> Simply disabling Norton /whatever/ (e.g., NAV; NIS; N360) may not be
> sufficient, Syd. *The behavior might be caused by a Norton Add-on.
>
>
>
> Syd wrote:
> > I sent a message to Symantec and Microsoft, still waiting for an answer..
> > I diabled Norton to see if that was the problem, but, the problem still
> > exists.
>
> > I could not find any options in Norton that had anything to do with
> > cookies..........
>
> > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> >> Symantec Support
> >>http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html
>
> >> ==================================
>
> >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> >>https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> >> Support for Windows Update:
> >>http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> >> in
> >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> >> subsidiary. *There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> >> with
> >> security updates. *When you call, clearly state that your problem is
> >> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
> >> KB123456).
>
> >> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
> >> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which
> >> is
> >> 47830).
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> >> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>
> >> Syd wrote:
> >>> I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
> >>> I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
> >>> As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there
> >>> are
> >>> 2
> >>> sites
> >>> that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
> >>> Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
> >>> just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. *Even whenI
> >>> tell
> >>> it to keep my card number there, it does not.
> >>> When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
> >>> If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?
>
> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> >>>> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. *A batch were released on 10
> >>>> Jun-08.
> >>>> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the
> >>>> culprit
> >>>> here.
>
> >>>> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). *AU has options
> >>>> other than "Automatically download & install updates." *One of the
> >>>> other
> >>>> options might suit you better. *Assuming WinXP, see...
>
> >>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> >>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>
> >>>> What is your Windows version, anyway?
> >>>> --
> >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> >>>> AumHa VSOP & Adminhttp://aumha.net
> >>>> DTS-Lhttp://dts-l.net/
>
> >>>> Syd wrote:
> >>>>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that
> >>>>> time,
> >>>>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
> >>>>> turned
> >>>>> auto update off.
> >>>>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again,
> >>>>> it
> >>>>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any
> >>>>> area
> >>>>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
> >>>>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
> >>>>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
> >>>>> areas
> >>>>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
> >>>>> know.
> >>>>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security
> >>>>> to
> >>>>> allow anything.
> >>>>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
> >>>>> not........I
> >>>>> have to key it in everytime.
>
> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
> >>>>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine
> >>>>>> on/around
> >>>>>> 07
> >>>>>> June-08?
>
> >>>>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
> >>>>>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
> >>>>>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
> >>>>>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
> >>>>>> Anti-Spyware,
> >>>>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and
> >>>>>> Zone
> >>>>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> Syd wrote:
> >>>>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me
> >>>>>>> here.......go
> >>>>>>> figure.
>
> >>>>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> >>>>>>> cookies.
> >>>>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit
> >>>>>>> it.
> >>>>>>> This has never happened in the past.
>
> >>>>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
> >>>>>>> cookies
> >>>>>>> I
> >>>>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
> >>>>>>> working.
>
> >>>>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.- Hide quoted text-
>
> - Show quoted text -

Now I have to create a Google account to get on
here.................geez..........
Anyway, looks like no one can help me with this problem.
IF I had not just bought a new PC last October, I would chuck it and
buy new, start over...........however, I guess I will just have to
live with it and keep signing in, it's a pain, but, not the end of the
world.

You can tell I don't have a clue...............since I went to Google and had
to sign up, now this site is showing my email address.................bloody
hell MS................I have heard nothing bad about Apple............maybe
I should get over my fear of change and go with it. I understand they have a
stable system, easy to use.
Anyone know for sure?


Grrr.......................

wrote:

> On Jun 25, 4:00 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
> > Simply disabling Norton /whatever/ (e.g., NAV; NIS; N360) may not be
> > sufficient, Syd. The behavior might be caused by a Norton Add-on.
> >
> >
> >
> > Syd wrote:
> > > I sent a message to Symantec and Microsoft, still waiting for an answer..
> > > I diabled Norton to see if that was the problem, but, the problem still
> > > exists.
> >
> > > I could not find any options in Norton that had anything to do with
> > > cookies..........
> >
> > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > >> Symantec Support
> > >>http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html
> >
> > >> ==================================
> >
> > >> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > >>https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >
> > >> Support for Windows Update:
> > >>http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >
> > >> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
> > >> in
> > >> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > >> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
> > >> with
> > >> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
> > >> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
> > >> KB123456).
> >
> > >> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
> > >> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which
> > >> is
> > >> 47830).
> > >> --
> > >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > >> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
> >
> > >> Syd wrote:
> > >>> I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
> > >>> I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
> > >>> As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks ago...........there
> > >>> are
> > >>> 2
> > >>> sites
> > >>> that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
> > >>> Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I would
> > >>> just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even when I
> > >>> tell
> > >>> it to keep my card number there, it does not.
> > >>> When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that time.
> > >>> If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those options?
> >
> > >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > >>>> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10
> > >>>> Jun-08.
> > >>>> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the
> > >>>> culprit
> > >>>> here.
> >
> > >>>> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has options
> > >>>> other than "Automatically download & install updates." One of the
> > >>>> other
> > >>>> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
> >
> > >>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
> > >>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> >
> > >>>> What is your Windows version, anyway?
> > >>>> --
> > >>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > >>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> > >>>> AumHa VSOP & Adminhttp://aumha.net
> > >>>> DTS-Lhttp://dts-l.net/
> >
> > >>>> Syd wrote:
> > >>>>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that
> > >>>>> time,
> > >>>>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have since
> > >>>>> turned
> > >>>>> auto update off.
> > >>>>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have Norton..........again,
> > >>>>> it
> > >>>>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find any
> > >>>>> area
> > >>>>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
> > >>>>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
> > >>>>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
> > >>>>> areas
> > >>>>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let me
> > >>>>> know.
> > >>>>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW security
> > >>>>> to
> > >>>>> allow anything.
> > >>>>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
> > >>>>> not........I
> > >>>>> have to key it in everytime.
> >
> > >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > >>>>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine
> > >>>>>> on/around
> > >>>>>> 07
> > >>>>>> June-08?
> >
> > >>>>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
> > >>>>>> applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These
> > >>>>>> include but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
> > >>>>>> SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG
> > >>>>>> Anti-Spyware,
> > >>>>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and
> > >>>>>> Zone
> > >>>>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
> > >>>>>> --
> > >>>>>> Syd wrote:
> > >>>>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me
> > >>>>>>> here.......go
> > >>>>>>> figure.
> >
> > >>>>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped writing
> > >>>>>>> cookies.
> > >>>>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I visit
> > >>>>>>> it.
> > >>>>>>> This has never happened in the past.
> >
> > >>>>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
> > >>>>>>> cookies
> > >>>>>>> I
> > >>>>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
> > >>>>>>> working.
> >
> > >>>>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Now I have to create a Google account to get on
> here.................geez..........
> Anyway, looks like no one can help me with this problem.
> IF I had not just bought a new PC last October, I would chuck it and
> buy new, start over...........however, I guess I will just have to
> live with it and keep signing in, it's a pain, but, not the end of the
> world.
>

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Syd wrote:
> You can tell I don't have a clue...............since I went to Google and
> had to sign up, now this site is showing my email
> address.................bloody hell MS................I have heard nothing
> bad about Apple............maybe I should get over my fear of change and
> go
> with it. I understand they have a stable system, easy to use.
> Anyone know for sure?
>
>
> Grrr.......................
>
> wrote:
>
>> On Jun 25, 4:00 pm, "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...******.com> wrote:
>>> Simply disabling Norton /whatever/ (e.g., NAV; NIS; N360) may not be
>>> sufficient, Syd. The behavior might be caused by a Norton Add-on.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Syd wrote:
>>>> I sent a message to Symantec and Microsoft, still waiting for an
>>>> answer..
>>>> I diabled Norton to see if that was the problem, but, the problem still
>>>> exists.
>>>
>>>> I could not find any options in Norton that had anything to do with
>>>> cookies..........
>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Symantec Support
>>>>> http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/index.html
>>>
>>>>> ==================================
>>>
>>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>>
>>>>> Support for Windows Update:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>>
>>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
>>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY
>>>>> in
>>>>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>>>>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>>>>> with
>>>>> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
>>>>> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
>>>>> KB123456).
>>>
>>>>> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call
>>>>> the
>>>>> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue
>>>>> (which
>>>>> is
>>>>> 47830).
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>>
>>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>>> I set the auto to notify me, not just auto load.
>>>>>> I have windows XP I think service pack 2.
>>>>>> As I say everything was running fine until 2 weeks
>>>>>> ago...........there
>>>>>> are
>>>>>> 2
>>>>>> sites
>>>>>> that I do not have to put my password in, but the rest I do.
>>>>>> Even my banking sites up to now it would keep my card number and I
>>>>>> would just have to put the password in, now, it keeps nothing. Even
>>>>>> when I tell
>>>>>> it to keep my card number there, it does not.
>>>>>> When I say June 7, it could have been the 10th, it was around that
>>>>>> time. If it's Norton, do you know where I go in Norton to find those
>>>>>> options?
>>>
>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> No updates were released on 07 Jun-08. A batch were released on 10
>>>>>>> Jun-08.
>>>>>>> At this point, it looks like your Norton application might be the
>>>>>>> culprit
>>>>>>> here.
>>>
>>>>>>> I would NOT recommend disabling Automatic Updates (AU). AU has
>>>>>>> options other than "Automatically download & install updates." One
>>>>>>> of the other
>>>>>>> options might suit you better. Assuming WinXP, see...
>>>
>>>>>>> How to configure and use Automatic Updates in WinXP:
>>>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
>>>
>>>>>>> What is your Windows version, anyway?
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Adminhttp://aumha.net
>>>>>>> DTS-Lhttp://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>>>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>>>>> I think...........that an auto update from MS happened around that
>>>>>>>> time,
>>>>>>>> but, can't remember and have no idea what...............I have
>>>>>>>> since
>>>>>>>> turned
>>>>>>>> auto update off.
>>>>>>>> I don't run or have any spyware, but I do have
>>>>>>>> Norton..........again,
>>>>>>>> it
>>>>>>>> could have changed, but, I have looked at Norton and cannot find
>>>>>>>> any
>>>>>>>> area
>>>>>>>> that I can turn Cookies on or off?
>>>>>>>> Most of this is Greek to me.............
>>>>>>>> I do have Java and Active X on my PC...............IF there are any
>>>>>>>> areas
>>>>>>>> where I can change options other than Tools and Options please let
>>>>>>>> me
>>>>>>>> know.
>>>>>>>> I have done everything I can think of, even setting the LOW
>>>>>>>> security
>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>> allow anything.
>>>>>>>> EVEN this site, when I put in save email and password, it does
>>>>>>>> not........I
>>>>>>>> have to key it in everytime.
>>>
>>>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>>>> What changes did you make to your (Windows version?) machine
>>>>>>>>> on/around
>>>>>>>>> 07
>>>>>>>>> June-08?
>>>
>>>>>>>>> One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of
>>>>>>>>> third-party applications may be disallowing the change(s) from
>>>>>>>>> "sticking". These include but are not limited to Ad-aware's
>>>>>>>>> Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer, SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware
>>>>>>>>> Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
>>>>>>>>> Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and
>>>>>>>>> Zone
>>>>>>>>> Alarm (Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Syd wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> It won't let me do a new question, but it will allow me
>>>>>>>>>> here.......go
>>>>>>>>>> figure.
>>>
>>>>>>>>>> All of a sudden, around June 7, my system (I guess) stopped
>>>>>>>>>> writing
>>>>>>>>>> cookies.
>>>>>>>>>> Most sites( 2 or 3 are okay) require that I log in each time I
>>>>>>>>>> visit it.
>>>>>>>>>> This has never happened in the past.
>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I have gone to Tools and Options and made sure it is set to allow
>>>>>>>>>> cookies
>>>>>>>>>> I
>>>>>>>>>> even put some sites in the Always Allow section, but, it's not
>>>>>>>>>> working.
>>>
>>>>>>>>>> No idea what has changed to cause this problem.- Hide quoted
>>>>>>>>>> text -
>>>
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> Now I have to create a Google account to get on
>> here.................geez..........
>> Anyway, looks like no one can help me with this problem.
>> IF I had not just bought a new PC last October, I would chuck it and
>> buy new, start over...........however, I guess I will just have to
>> live with it and keep signing in, it's a pain, but, not the end of the
>> world.