HELP! cannot log in!

TheThing · 04-10-2002, 02:37 PM

I am at a different computer, but I cannot log in on the one I always use.

I dont know how to set cookies... I went to "Tool" then "Internet Options" and chose accept all cookies... and STILL cannot log in... help please!

TheThing · 04-10-2002, 02:39 PM

by the way, I deleted all files and cookies... for fun.. erhhh, by accident. so would that matter?

PS, the portrait of Magister is NOT SO COOL.

Larry_OHF · 04-10-2002, 11:54 PM

When you delete all the cookies, you have to re-enter your user name and password before logging in successfully. Have you been given that sign-in screen? Do you have Windows automatically remembering your password for you? If so, then you might have to disengage that first. Let's see what others have to say about it.

LennonCook · 04-12-2002, 06:56 AM

Ok, so youve cleared your cookies... do you mean youve cleared your cookies themselves, or just the cookies DIRECTORY ??
If the later, then also clear the Temporary Internet Files, as many cookies have componentes in there.

After youve COMPLETELY cleared both directories, come to IW, and login by clicking "login" and entering your loginname/password.
If that still doesnt work, its most likely a problem either with IW, or with your computer. Seeing as you can login on a different computer, it being an IW problem can be eliminated. So, if clearing cookies AND tif doenst work, its almost definately a problem on your end.

Try using a different browser... downloadable browsers include: Internet Explorer/ Netscape Navigator (both can be downloaded from there.) and opera.

If that fails, you may have contracted a virus or worm of some kind. Run whatever virus protection you have... if you dont have any, I would recomend downloading McAfee or Norton Anti Virus

If that doesnt work, then it is most probably your Operating System, or your Internet Service Provider.
Your ISP will do nothing if you ring them, so dont bother.

If you believe its your OS, take whatever measures you deem necesary to fix it. I would recomend formatting without backup as a last resort.

Also think about what you have downloaded recently- any of that could have something to do with it. But out of all the reasons ive been through, the most likely is that your ISP has f*cked up on you.

Lady Blue03 · 04-12-2002, 08:17 AM

Wait...if you cant login then how are you posting?? Im confused *scratches head*

LennonCook · 04-12-2002, 11:06 PM

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Originally posted by Lady Blue03:
Wait...if you cant login then how are you posting?? Im confused *scratches head*

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he said in his first post, hes on a different computer. He cant login on his main one.

04-12-2002, 08:17 AM	#5
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 4,557	Wait...if you cant login then how are you posting?? Im confused scratches head __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

04-10-2002, 02:37 PM	#1
TheThing Banned User Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: shadow Posts: 246	I am at a different computer, but I cannot log in on the one I always use. I dont know how to set cookies... I went to "Tool" then "Internet Options" and chose accept all cookies... and STILL cannot log in... help please!

04-10-2002, 02:39 PM	#2
TheThing Banned User Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: shadow Posts: 246	by the way, I deleted all files and cookies... for fun.. erhhh, by accident. so would that matter? PS, the portrait of Magister is NOT SO COOL.

04-10-2002, 11:54 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	When you delete all the cookies, you have to re-enter your user name and password before logging in successfully. Have you been given that sign-in screen? Do you have Windows automatically remembering your password for you? If so, then you might have to disengage that first. Let's see what others have to say about it.

04-12-2002, 06:56 AM	#4
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	Ok, so youve cleared your cookies... do you mean youve cleared your cookies themselves, or just the cookies DIRECTORY ?? If the later, then also clear the Temporary Internet Files, as many cookies have componentes in there. After youve COMPLETELY cleared both directories, come to IW, and login by clicking "login" and entering your loginname/password. If that still doesnt work, its most likely a problem either with IW, or with your computer. Seeing as you can login on a different computer, it being an IW problem can be eliminated. So, if clearing cookies AND tif doenst work, its almost definately a problem on your end. Try using a different browser... downloadable browsers include: Internet Explorer/ Netscape Navigator (both can be downloaded from there.) and opera. If that fails, you may have contracted a virus or worm of some kind. Run whatever virus protection you have... if you dont have any, I would recomend downloading McAfee or Norton Anti Virus If that doesnt work, then it is most probably your Operating System, or your Internet Service Provider. Your ISP will do nothing if you ring them, so dont bother. If you believe its your OS, take whatever measures you deem necesary to fix it. I would recomend formatting without backup as a last resort. Also think about what you have downloaded recently- any of that could have something to do with it. But out of all the reasons ive been through, the most likely is that your ISP has f*cked up on you.

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