My cookies don't seem to be working.

Justin · January 10, 2001, 10:24 PM

I am assuming that the cookie for this site stores info as to when I last visited and which topics have changed. Lately I haven't been getting the little red target that shows new info has been posted, even though when I check I find new posts.

I am using IE 5, and my security settings are such that cookies are enabled.

I know that this is a fairly minor complaint, but do any of you have any ideas as to what may be wrong?

Thanks.

TheBluesMan · January 10, 2001, 10:31 PM

Are you logging in at the bottom of the Forum Summary page?

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/index.php

After you log in, the red targets and folders should show up.

HTH.

Justin · January 11, 2001, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the suggestion! I tried it, but it didn't work.
I checked my computer's cache, and I can't find the TFL cookie that should be there.
It's kind of wierd and annoying.
It's possible that it's something on my end as well, just another reason for me to format the sucker and reload my OS's this weekend.

TheBluesMan · January 11, 2001, 10:04 AM

Try this:

Go to the Forum Summary Page and click the Log Out link at the bottom. You will be taken to a screen where you can jump back to the Forum Summary Page. When you get back there, log in again.

If this doesn't do it, perhaps you don't have cookies turned on. Here's how to know for sure.

In IE 5, open your "View" menu. Click on "Internet Options" then on the "Advanced" tab.

Scroll down, and under "Security" you should see an exclamation point icon that is labeled "Cookies," double click it to expand the list. You should see three radio buttons under it. Be sure that it is set to either "Prompt before accepting cookies" or "Always accept cookies."

I hope one of these things solves your problem.

January 10, 2001, 10:31 PM	#2
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January 11, 2001, 12:12 AM	#3
Justin Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,641	Sorry to be difficult... Thanks for the suggestion! I tried it, but it didn't work. I checked my computer's cache, and I can't find the TFL cookie that should be there. It's kind of wierd and annoying. It's possible that it's something on my end as well, just another reason for me to format the sucker and reload my OS's this weekend.

January 10, 2001, 10:24 PM	#1
Justin Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,641	I am assuming that the cookie for this site stores info as to when I last visited and which topics have changed. Lately I haven't been getting the little red target that shows new info has been posted, even though when I check I find new posts. I am using IE 5, and my security settings are such that cookies are enabled. I know that this is a fairly minor complaint, but do any of you have any ideas as to what may be wrong? Thanks.

January 11, 2001, 10:04 AM	#4
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	Try this: Go to the Forum Summary Page and click the Log Out link at the bottom. You will be taken to a screen where you can jump back to the Forum Summary Page. When you get back there, log in again. If this doesn't do it, perhaps you don't have cookies turned on. Here's how to know for sure. In IE 5, open your "View" menu. Click on "Internet Options" then on the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down, and under "Security" you should see an exclamation point icon that is labeled "Cookies," double click it to expand the list. You should see three radio buttons under it. Be sure that it is set to either "Prompt before accepting cookies" or "Always accept cookies." I hope one of these things solves your problem.