Vista forgets login credentials

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mikesells

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Every couple of days Vista 'forgets' the login credentials for secure websites and I have to reenter the username and password. Once entered I can revisit the website and autologin, but two days later I have to enter the credentials again.

Any thoughts are appreciated
 

My Computer

System One

Before the website login is forgotten, do you do any maintenance to your computer; a disc cleanup or delete temporary files etc.?

What software are you using for antivirus, malware and maintenance?
 

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System One

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    Dell XPS420
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    6 gig
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    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
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    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
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mikesells said:
Every couple of days Vista 'forgets' the login credentials for secure websites and I have to reenter the username and password. Once entered I can revisit the website and autologin, but two days later I have to enter the credentials again.

Any thoughts are appreciated
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Are you using CCleaner software? If so you need to make some changes as I had the same problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL
Hello mikesells, welcome to Seven Forums!



As you mention "secure websites" could it be that the sites in question are automatically logging you out as part of their security regimen, maybe it's not Vista?
 

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    * BFK Customs *
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    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
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    ASUS P5Q Pro
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    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
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    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
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    Realtek HD 7-1
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    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
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    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
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    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
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    Corsair 620HX
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    CM Cosmos RC-1000
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    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
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    HP Enhansed Multimedia
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    Razer Diamondback 3G
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    18.6Mb/s
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    My First Build ;)
Rich,

I also run Windows XP and do not experience the same problem. The websites I am going to are CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice, Yahoo, and others. I could understand if it were one or two but it is all the websites.
 

My Computer

System One

Sounds like your cookies are being deleted. What browser are you using? Make sure it is not set to delete cookies after every session.

If you are using cleaning or maintenance programs like CCleaner, stop, and see what happens.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's:
    Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
If Mike is using CCleaner he needs to go into Options then Cookies and he will see a list of websites on left panel. He then highlights the ones he want to keep and add them to the right panel. It will save login name and passwords so he won't have to keep doing this. Been there and done that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilon Elite
    CPU
    Intel(R)Core(TM)2 Quad CPU [email protected]
    Motherboard
    ASUS eK Berkeley
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 Vivid Color Widescreen LCD
    Cooling
    That's where I keep my beer
    Keyboard
    MS WIRELESS
    Mouse
    MS WIRELESS
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse DSL

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
What browser are you using?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Jonathan King
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Dual Core Processor 4850e overclocked @ 2.92 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASRock A780 FullDisplayPort
    Memory
    6.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 290MHz Crucial Technology
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI 3200 (onboard), nVidia 7200 GS (PCIe)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Cybervison ds69T, 17" Starlogic
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    WD 320GB SATA, Hitachi 1TB SATA
    PSU
    Antec ea-430d 430W
    Case
    Antec 300
    Cooling
    stock cpu, 120mm rear, 140mm top
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (PS/2)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wired Desktop 500 (USB)
    Internet Speed
    9.32 Mb/s download; 0.36 Mb/s upload
    Other Info
    Other OS's:
    Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows Professional x86, Ubuntu x64
I have a similar problem from time to time, but not always. I can go for quite a few days with no problems, and then suddenly, I have to re-log in to all of my websites, (and update all my "preferences" on Yahoo, Google, etc. as well). However, I do notice there's a connection to some (but not all) of the Windows Updates that are downloaded. Do you notice that any Updates cause you to have to reset all the log-ins?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
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    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
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    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
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    512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
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    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Keyboard
    built in - HP
    Mouse
    built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
    Internet Speed
    max
    Other Info
    ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
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