The auto-logout issue...

[Gilgamensch]

Originally posted by Spiffor
Well, this may be the reason indeed: since I formatted three weeks ago, I don't seem to have this problem anymore.

The normal way of reparing windows and standard question of the SM-helpdesk:

Have you already tried to re-install windows? (or something like this)

[The Mad Monk]

I am logged on here from two different locations:

My work computer is a Dell Optiplex pIII running NT and IE6, on a T1 or better connection.

My home computer is an NEC pIII running Windows 98 and IE5, on a remarkably speedy 56K dialup.

My work comp auto-logs off several times a week, recently, often in the middle of sessions.

I don't remember the last time my home computer auto logged off.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Gilgamensch
The normal way of reparing windows

I'm normally quite trigger-happy with formatting, but this one was forced upon me as Windows wouldn't start because of some crap at startup.

[Gilgamensch]

Originally posted by The Mad Monk
I am logged on here from two different locations:

My work computer is a Dell Optiplex pIII running NT and IE6, on a T1 or better connection.

My home computer is an NEC pIII running Windows 98 and IE5, on a remarkably speedy 56K dialup.

My work comp auto-logs off several times a week, recently, often in the middle of sessions.

I don't remember the last time my home computer auto logged off.

What you might want to try on your work-PC:

ZIP the complete temp-folder (just in case) and then delete all files, just remember all passwords you might need

And then try again, might help.

[Urban Ranger]

You can just wipe the disk cache by going into IE's settings.

[Gilgamensch]

But then it is gone for good, if you zip it and you recognise that you can't remember this important password anymore you can revert back If everything works you can still delete the zip.......

[Urban Ranger]

I don't think using the IE thing clears out the cookies, just the cached webpages.

[Rasbelin]

I've never had any problems with MSIE, Opera, Mozilla or Mozilla Phoenix/Firebird/Firefox, when surfing on ACS with cookies.

[Gilgamensch]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
I don't think using the IE thing clears out the cookies, just the cached webpages.

Yep, it just cleares the normal files, like html/jpeg/gif and so on, but not cookies. And it isn't even only applicable for cached webpages. IE stores a lot of 'rubbish' while browsing. (like links for history-file, depending on your settings (default=20 days) this can be quite a lot)