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I have cookies enabled in my browser settings, but cookies are not functioning - in for example, trying to remain logged into websites (like Yahoo mail).
I usually run Firefox, but have noted that this problem exists no matter what browser I use. I will describe details on Firefox.
Firefox setting: In Tools->Options->Privacy, checked Accept cookies from sites and Accept third-party cookies, Keep until they Expire.
I've always remained logged into Yahoo mail and other sites and could even shut down my computer and reboot - remained logged in. Now that doesn't work. Right now, I'm testing my computer to see if it will work for a "virtual show": (http://robovirtualevents.com/) and it tests cookies, among other things. Their check says cookies are disabled.
Possible hints: I did something extra to clear the cache just before this problem appeared. I don't remember the details and it may have involved removing cookies (which I would have assumed would come back when I clicked to remain logged in again). I clear history when exiting and I also have my browser set to clear everything in the cache when it closes.
Roger F. Gay
Posted 2011-03-08T14:39:15.060
Reputation: 261
Windows Vista using Windows Firewall and Spybot Search & Destroy. In response to your suggestion, I tested by turning off the firewall, logging in with "remain logged in" feature checked and rebooting (more than once). No effect. – Roger F. Gay – 2011-03-08T16:31:59.660
Fair enough, I thought it might be a possibility it all. Is Spybot resident in your system tray? I can't remember if it had a cookie killer feature. It just seems weird that it affects all your browsers which is why I was looking more towards system wide tools than something Firefox related. – Mokubai – 2011-03-08T17:28:23.147
I've never had a problem with Spybot and am not sure how to turn it off; but I tried disabling all the resident in browser stuff by unchecking it. Unchecked everything and tried that. No effect. Also, despite the fact that I'm sure I turned it off once, I discovered that Windows Defender was also running - so I turned that off and tried. No good; now for some reason Chrome was still logged in to Yahoo Mail (Good thing?) while neither Firefox nor IE will even start. – Roger F. Gay – 2011-03-08T17:36:01.593
Update: Rebooted and all browsers are running again. Original problem still not solved. – Roger F. Gay – 2011-03-08T18:24:23.780
Hmmm a long shot from http://www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/cookies-enabled-but-not-working/63032.html : "Have you checked what year is selected in the Date and Time of the control panel. If it is the wrong year, your cookies will not work."
– Mokubai – 2011-03-08T19:30:39.780Checked Date and Time in Control Panel. The year is 2011. – Roger F. Gay – 2011-03-09T10:37:37.097