[Solved]No longer remembering password and login

[mikeywikey]

I have just installed a load of Windows updates. Since then my computer doesn't remember login details and passwords of sites I frequently use. I have to re-enter these details each time I switch my computer back on even though I have ticked the 'remember' boxes. I am running Windows 7. Was there one particular update that has done this or what? Any help would be appreciated.

[RandyL]

Hi Mike.

 

This would be caused by your browser settings. Passwords for instance are based on cookies so if your cookies are being deleted on exit so are your saved passwords. The same goes for logon details.

 

What browser are you using? If it's IE go to Internet Options and check your settings for Browsing history.

 

 

I updated my Windows 7 and no such issue. I assume you have Windows 7 since you posted in this section even though your profile says XP.

[mikeywikey]

Hey Randy,

 

It would appear that my cookies are being deleted on exit as are my saved passwords etc. It has only happened since I installed several Windows updates.

 

I am using IE but I am unsure of what settings I should have in order to save passwords etc.

 

I changed to Windows 7 from XP quite some time ago so my profile needs to be updated.

 

Thanks in anticipation.

[RandyL]

Go to Internet options in the Control panel. It will open under the General tab and you will see Browsing history. If there is a check next to Delete browsing history on exit click to uncheck it.

 

You can always delete your browsing history manually by clicking on Delete. Then you will see options for what you want to delete.

[mikeywikey]

That seems to have resolved the problem ... thank you Randy.

[RandyL]

You're welcome Mike. Happy computing from here on I hope. :)