Same problem with IE8 and FF3

Hi all.

The only noticable problems I have at the moment is the problem staying
logged in to a site. It seems I automatically log out when I leave the
site and go to another page. And when the computer has been on for a
while I can hover the mouse over a link and the hdd will run continuously
for a full minute at least before allowing me to click the link. Don't
have a clue what is causing this. Otherwise, things seem well.

In IE: I disabled all ad-ons. No effect. Same problem. Only had three and still
have problem after disabling all. Same with FF. Only had one and problem remained the same after disabling.

To get a better understanding and an overall picture take the short
time to read these earlier threads I've made. These other problems have
been fixed and my computer is a lot better now with the exception of the
above mentioned quirks.

http://www.windowsbbs.com/malware-virus-removal/84444-resolved-java-hogging-cpu

http://www.windowsbbs.com/windows-xp/84489-quirky-problems-xp-sp3.html

Thanks in advance for any help. Also, since the problem is with both browsers and each have their own section, I just posted here instead of both. Hope this is acceptable.

 

Thank you Steve R Jones.

I had IE and FF set up to accept cookies. And I also knew that malware cleaners would clear cookies when used, I use myself once a week, but it seems that something is/was stopping cookies from being stored at some point - I've had this problem for about 2 weeks now and couldn't figure it out on my own.

I went to Tools > INternet Options > Sites > and placed this site and others in to always accept cookies. Now its working again, thanks again.

I got FF accepting cookies now. Thanks again Steve.

It seems like the simplest solutions are the most overlooked. Cookies had never crossed my mind.