Windows not saving passwords

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Gigi wrote:
> When we go to a website and type in user name & password, the box
> comes up, "Would you like Windows to save your password?" We usually
> check "Yes," because it is so convenient. This is a home computer,
> and our new XP is not remembering our passwords. Windows Me it
> remembered them fine. So, I am sure it is some setting. Please
> help! Thanks.

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In Internet Explorer, go to Tools/Internet Options/Privacy Tab.
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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Mr. Vernon,
Question: Do I lower the cookie level to allow ALL cookies, or will the
next-to-last level (no third-party) be okay? Thank you for helping me with
this. Gigi
......................................

"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> Gigi wrote:
> > When we go to a website and type in user name & password, the box
> > comes up, "Would you like Windows to save your password?" We usually
> > check "Yes," because it is so convenient. This is a home computer,
> > and our new XP is not remembering our passwords. Windows Me it
> > remembered them fine. So, I am sure it is some setting. Please
> > help! Thanks.
>
> You must have Cookies enabled for this feature to work properly.
>
> In Internet Explorer, go to Tools/Internet Options/Privacy Tab.
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>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>

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Gigi wrote:
> Mr. Vernon,
> Question: Do I lower the cookie level to allow ALL cookies, or
> will the next-to-last level (no third-party) be okay? Thank you for
> helping me with this. Gigi
> .....................................

Generally, you will need to allow all cookies for this to work on all
websites.
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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User