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Discussion in 'Site Related Support' started by Alcibiades, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    Is it normal that I have to log-in, again and again, every few minutes? Every time I want to post something, or change something in my profile (and etc.) I have to make sure to make it quick or copy what I wrote. If not, I loose everything when DLP ask me to reconnect again.
    Could it possibly be that my computer's defense against cookies is too high, that it doesn't accept my log-in or something?

    I tried to look into the support and the FAQ section for some information, but either I am quite the stupid buffoon or I was looking with my eyes closed.

    Anyway, any help would be appreciated.

    Alcibiades
     
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  2. Jamven

    Jamven Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    No, it is not normal to have to log in multiple times in on session.

    First off which browser do you use?

    What level do you have your security set at?

    Did you click "Remember Me?" when you log in?

    What type of Anti-Virus/Spyware etc, etc, are you running?

    Does this happen on any other forums that you visit?

    *******

    Sorry for the double post, but the OP sent me the following PM. I hope that by posting it, other might be able to help out and resolve the matter faster.

    *edit*
    Oh, automerge...
     
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  3. Lord Ravenclaw

    Lord Ravenclaw DLP Overlord Admin DLP Supporter

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    There's nothing wrong with the account. A setting somewhere is rejecting the session cookie somewhere.
     
  4. Jamven

    Jamven Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    And our system Lord Speaks.

    I would try deleting the temp. internet files, cookies, history, saved passwords, etc, etc...

    Log back in after that, and see if that solves the problem. If not, then I would try resetting the Internet Explorer options in the advance tab of the "Internet Option".

    Log back in, and if that doesn't work...
    Download Firefox...

    Or get a system registry cleaner and run that (CCleaner come to mind).
    Or you can always download and use Firefox. You might want to wait about the CCleaner though, find out from others if that is a wise move.
     
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  5. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    Okay, I did try to delete everything.
    I'll post back again if it ever disconnect on it's own.

    Thanks Jamven
     
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  6. Jamven

    Jamven Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    No problem, hope the advice I gave helps
     
  7. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    I'd seriously recommend getting firefox anyway. I've never had any problems with it, and it doesn't crash all the time like IE.
     
  8. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    I'm getting a new computer somewhere between now and the summer, so I'll probably check for this firefox.

    Is it a well known browser? I'll admit, I'm not really up to date with all the technology, even if I'm 20 years old in a 21st century town, but I've never heard about firefox...
     
  9. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    Firefox is very well known, and very reliable. Uses less processing power than IE as well (I think so anyway) so it doesn't slow your computer nearly as much. Join the revolution. Get Firefox ;)
     
  10. Iztiak

    Iztiak Prisoner DLP Supporter

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  11. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    I'll try. It can't be worst than what I have anyway. Right!?:rrou:
     
  12. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    As Iztiak's picture shows, firefox eats IE for breakfast. ;)
    It's customisability (is that even a word?) is a big plus as well. It has thousands of addons that can do just about anything you want them to.
     
  13. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    Okay, but are the adds-on from the same compagny or from different places? Everytime I want to download one (add-on), my computer pop-out a warning about non-secure source. As I just got Firefox, I don't quite trust it yet, so I'm not sure if I should even use that option.

    Opinions?
     
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  14. Tehan

    Tehan Avatar of Khorne DLP Supporter

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    Internet Explorer has exactly one use: to download Firefox on clean Windows installs.

    True story.

    As for the pop-up warning on add-ons, if you got it from the Mozilla page, it's clean.
     
  15. Mercenary

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    Firefox is better than IE 7 no matter what people say.

    One note of caution though, Firefox has this nasty habit of deleting your bookmarks occasionally. Restarting firefox or the comp usually fixes the problem but if it doesnt head to :Bookmark Recov Instructions arent too clear but not vague enough to confuse the average person but since you are here you should be able to figure them out.
    Just place the backup file on your desktop or flash drive. It helps when you startup firefox and your favorites are all gone and you're staring at a default homepage.
     
  16. Alcibiades

    Alcibiades First Year

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    I've come with another question, although it deal more with technicality than a problem with the site.

    [/quote]NO WAREZ TALK OR YOU'RE BANNED![/quote]

    What is warez? This isn't the first time I've seen it on this site, and it continue to confuse me.
     
  17. Jamven

    Jamven Headmaster DLP Supporter

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    Warez@wikipedia

    Basically Piracy...
     
  18. Oz

    Oz For Zombie. Moderator DLP Supporter

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    Don't quote me on this (because I'm not entirely certain and you'd probably do it wrong anyway) but I think it's linking to illegal cracked software and downloads like torrents.
    EDIT: Looks like Jamven got here first...
    Also, I was right :D
     
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  19. Rahkesh Asmodaeus

    Rahkesh Asmodaeus THUNDAH Bawd Admin DLP Supporter

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    It's called google.