Log - In Problem

[Airframes]

Over the past 18 hours, I have had a problem logging - in to the forum site.
I have carried out the usual procedure, by entering username and password, then clicking on log - in. This allows access, with the 'Welcome' message etc. When clicking on 'Warbird Forums', again, access is allowed, but the page is displayed as a 'Guest' would see it, with no access to the reply or other message facilities. The only way I have been able to gain full access, is to exit totally, including Internet connection, and start again. Sometimes, this has taken two attempts.
I have not had this problem gaining access to any other web-site, so I think I can discount any 'malicious action' by the fake anti - virus programme that had 'invaded' my PC, which has now been disposed of.
Any ideas, or remedies anyone?
Terry.

[seesul]

Hi Terry, I´ve never had such a problem. Try to log in from another PC in case of problem. The problem may be on your own PC.

[Marcel]

Turn on the cookies in your browser, they're probably blocked

[Airframes]

Thanks Marcel. That could be the problem. I had a fake anti-virus programme that 'invaded' my PC, and had the whole system cleaned last night. Must have cleared or blocked all cookies. I'll have it looked at, as I can't find my way round the system!
Terry.

[Wurger]

Marcel is right.These cookies can be blocked.Reset all of them in your Net browser firstly.Secondly if you had your computer "invaded" you should consider your OS re-installation Terry.How has your HDD been partitioned?

[Airframes]

Thanks Wojtek. It's all taken care of now, regarding forum access, and my computer. My friend, who originally updated my PC, is a software designer, and he came around to completely 'clean' and check over the whole system. He's installed a new, very high security anti-virus and anti-spyware system, used in 'the trade', and ensured everything is 'clean' and safe. The reason I couldn't gain 'members' access to the forum was, because he had cleared EVERYTHING ! He's now unblocked the relevant 'cookies', and instructed the new software to recognise them. So, it now seems to be working perfectly.
Thanks again,
Terry.

[evangilder]

Good to hear, Terry. Damn those virus and malware writers.

[Thorlifter]

It's amazing how much trouble and damage a bored nerd can cause.

[Airframes]

Agree! We should be able to catch them and use them as moving targets for some good, live practice. Bunch of aristotles!

[Burmese Bandit]

I have a similar problem, only it goes like this - I log in, then something comes up and I have to move away from my machine (without logging out) then I come back 30 minutes later and I find I've automatically been logged out. I suspect my connection is the problem, but has any of you got the same problem?

[ScOoTeR1992]

Thanks Marcel. That could be the problem. I had a fake anti-virus programme that 'invaded' my PC, and had the whole system cleaned last night. Must have cleared or blocked all cookies. I'll have it looked at, as I can't find my way round the system!
Terry.

hey man what sort of anti-virus program you running cause I got a similar virus and it is ANNOYING THE HECK OUT OF ME

[Burmese Bandit]

Scooter, for freebies, try the german "Avira".

For pay antivirus, get Kaspersky. But make sure you got enough RAM, that pig is a memory hog...well, to be fair, nearly all antivirals are.

[Burmese Bandit]

DANG this "cutoff" problem happened again...IN THE MIDDLE OF MY POSTING IN THE TANK GUNS THREAD!!!

Why is this happening???

[Njaco]

I'm no PC expert but I would check your sleep settings - you may have them set to a few minutes and inactivity for even a minute will kick in. Only a guess.

[Gnomey]

Check the "remember me" is checked and that cookies are enabled. If not you'll log out after a period of inactivity...