algy Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I have had problems logging in - username & password accepted and taken to the forum index but the log in box at top of the page was still showing as if I hadn't logged in and I wasn't able to post, contacted Gary who logged straight in using my username & p/word, I then tried again after carrying out Gary's instructions and it failed to log me in as before. Details: the problem has only arrisen since going on Windows 7 using Firefox as my browser, went back to using IE8 and bingo everything is ok, I was peviously using Firefox on XP and never had a problem, I really would like to stay on Firefox as my dedicated browser as it's much faster than IE8 any suggestions on how to get around the problem would be welcome. Algy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 It is a caching (memory) problem algy - others had the same problem when first going on firefox - I had the same issue when I changed but I am now using fire fox with no problems. From memory there is something you need to change in your caching settings on firefox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 thanks for the reply Gary I emptied the cach and reduced the memory but it still prevents me from logging in so I have uninstalled firefox and use IE8 instead' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 I downloaded Firefox today as IE was being a bit slow and mine seems to log in ok (I'm using it now via XP and I've not changed any cache settings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 thanks for the reply Gary I emptied the cach and reduced the memory but it still prevents me from logging in so I have uninstalled firefox and use IE8 instead' I am sure an IT boffin will throw some light on this mystery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Dizzy/Gary I was running XP until last week when my 8yr old desk top finally gave up on me and went out & bought a laptop that had Win7 already installed I loved XP but at the moment have mixed feelings about 7. Hope someone can come up with an answer as I love Firefox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 25, 2010 Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Algy.. are you using the 'log me on automatically each visit' option or are you manually logging in each time with your username / password ? Could be something to do with that as I always manually log in as I don't like storing passwords. Have you tried deleting your cookies ? Go to 'Tools'... 'Options'... 'Privacy'.... then click 'Delete Cookies'. Then try logging in again. Firefox also uses a 'Password Manager' and this link says what to do if it is not working. http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Username+and+password+not+remembered?s=username&as=s daft question..... have you got the latest version of Firefox and are there different versions for XP and Windows 7 ? I am no expert though as I only downloaded it today.. :oops Don't like it though as it takes ages to open so going back to IE8 for a bit now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2010 Dizzy thanks for the info I have noted the link re - firefox passwords but like yourself I have decided to stick with IE8, cheers, algy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 firefox should work ok with windows 7 but it is a 32bit program and windows 7 is 64 bit.( not being that it savvy i am not sure what the difference is in terms of running programs) however windows 7 will run 32 bit stuff. one thing to check is that you have set firefox to accept cookies this can be done under the options menu in the privacy section. also check that you have the latest firefox which should be 3.6.11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 one thing to check is that you have set firefox to accept cookies this can be done under the options menu in the privacy section. also check that you have the latest firefox which should be 3.6.11 That is what you need to do - I remember now - you have to make Firefox a cookie monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ahhhh... makes sense now but how come mine worked ok without any changes Don't suppose it matters really though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 installed the latest version of Firefox, made sure it's checked for accepting cookies - no joy' but thanks for everything folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 please don't ask how but it's started working? chuffed to little acorns though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Magic little gremlins Enjoy it while you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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