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Original poster

Why does the remember me logged in not work?

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FabulousBakerGirl · 07/05/2009 18:16

?

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onagar · 07/05/2009 18:37

You might look to see if you have more than one cookie for mumsnet and if so delete them both and start again.

They are generally in C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\Cookies\

They look like like text files and have names like yourname@mumsnet etc

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 07/05/2009 18:54

A job for Dh then as no idea about cookies.

Unless they have chocolate in them.

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KnickKnack · 07/05/2009 19:01

I was just about to start the same thread! Its been happening for about 3 or 4 days. Its also happening with Hotmail.
I deleted all cookies yesterday, and it hasn't made any difference.

I vaguely think there was a firefox update a few days ago (I could be completely wrong, it may have been a week ago). I wonder if it has anything to do with this.

I haven't changed any settings etc recently.

KnickKnack · 08/05/2009 20:36

and now mumsnet is logging me out if I'm AFK for an hour

MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 09/05/2009 12:28

KnickKnack: are you still having this problem?

By the way, we have been releasing fixes to glitches (liking the rhyme!) over the past few weeks - and, after each release, you will find you need to log in again.

So that could explain things a bit.

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 09/05/2009 15:03

Still have to log in each time.

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MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 09/05/2009 15:18

Oh dear, FabolousBakerGirl, that must be a pain.

Did you try clearing your cookies?

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 09/05/2009 15:23

Not yet as no clue how to do it and DH has been busy tiling.

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MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 09/05/2009 16:00

What browser are you using? It it's Firefox I can help...

KnickKnack · 09/05/2009 16:08

Yes, its still happening
I've tried clearing cookies.

I don't think its a specific mumsnet problem, as its still happening with hotmail on firefox too.

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 09/05/2009 16:09

IE

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KnickKnack · 09/05/2009 16:15

I've tried clearing cookies again. Its still not remembering me.

KnickKnack · 09/05/2009 16:17

IE:
Look under Internet Options
Click on the General tab
In the middle of the screen there is an option to "delete cookies", just click on it.
(This mightn't be 100% right as I rarely use IE)

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 09/05/2009 16:22

Thank you

It seems to have worked.

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FAQinglovely · 09/05/2009 16:25

Been having this problem for a week or so now, on Firefox, have deleted cookies, (several times) and yet it still doesn't remember me and also logs me out after so long if I haven't posted

staryeyed · 09/05/2009 16:28

me too, and do we log in just to search threads now?

MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 09/05/2009 17:52

Glad you'res sorted FabulousBakerGirl

Yes, stareyed: you do need to log in to search now.

KnickKnack and FAQ: Sorry that you're still having problems. If it's not resolved by the end of the weekend, do let us know and we'll see if Tech has any clever ideas...

MarlaSinger · 09/05/2009 17:54

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GentleOtter · 09/05/2009 18:15

Firefox has been weird today and it crashed at one point. A message came up on the monitor to say they were experiencing difficulties.
I reset my settings by bashing my forehead on the keyboard several times.....

KnickKnack · 09/05/2009 18:35

Marla, if it is, the universe is surely wrong

FAQ do you remember an update on firefox last week??

Original poster
FabulousBakerGirl · 09/05/2009 19:39

DS1 closed my window and it has meant I had to log in again...

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KnickKnack · 10/05/2009 10:13

Having been frustrated thought about it a bit more...

I don't have firefox set to remember my passwords (don't like the idea of all my passwords available to anyone on my PC at the click of a button)
So my problem is with sites like mumsnet (where its mumsnet remembering the password, not firefox), or sites like hotmail and facebook where it normally remembers my username but not password.

Parmageddon · 10/05/2009 10:16

Not having this with Mumsnet, but can't automatically log in to MSN even though I have clicked box.

FAQinglovely · 11/05/2009 17:23

Knickknack yes I remember an update..........but I haven't clicked to update yet........

MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 12/05/2009 10:46

FAQ, KnickKnack: are you still having problems with this?

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