I never upgraded to Vista and never will, so I am not sure how this applies to Vista. However, I don't even believe this is OS dependent, as this trick probably works in Linux and OS10 as well.
I also don't use IE and seldom use Opera, so anyone that can show this trick in those browsers please add it.
The point of this help is those that are on a private computer that want to permanently stay logged in to DTVUSAForum.com, even if you turn the computer off. Permanent is relative, as most long term cookies last a year, so the entire procedure is to make your cookies for this site only remain in Firefox, since we know (hope?) it's a safe site!
Step 1
From the Menu bar in Fx (Firefox) choose Tools > Options > Privacy Tab.
Step 2
Note the settings in the above image. They are not all default settings.
To even see the screen first change "Firefox will:" to "Use custom settings for history" Now you screen should look the same.
Step 3
The settings that matter here these, and the others are for other changes and options not related to staying logged in. This is the list:
Unchecked:
Automatically start Firefox in a private browsing session
Checked:
Accept cookies from sites
(as an Aside, it's a good idea to uncheck Accept third-party cookies though it won't affect login) (also a good idea to set Kept until: I close Firefox
Step 4
Click Exceptions and you will see a screen like:
Simply copy or type in the base URL of the site you want into "Address of web site:" to keep cookies when you close Firefox. Then Click Allow.
You should see the site's URL added to the list with a Status of Allow.
Note: I added both the www and non www versions. This is only needed if you log in both ways. As a safety, I just put them both in the box. Also if you visit a forum that uses a subdomain, such as foo.young.com, you need to put the subdomain in the Address of web site: , not the main URL. In this example you would put foo.young.com in the Address of web site:
Once you see the sites you want with a status of Allow, click Close
Then on the Options > Privacy window Click OK
Now Firefox is set to remember the cookies from the sites in the Exceptions list.
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One more very important Step done on the website.
To be sure the cookies are set correctly, go to DTVUSAForum.com and:
1) Log out if already logged in
2) Log in and VERY IMPORTANT, check the box that says Remember Me.
You MUST check the box Remember Me, otherwise, regardless of your browser settings, DTVUSAForum will set a cookie in your browser that will ALWAYS EXPIRE when you close your browser.
Remember Me MUST be checked.
Now to test it, totally close all browser windows and then reopen Firefox, go to DTVUSAForum.com and you should remain logged in.
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I also don't use IE and seldom use Opera, so anyone that can show this trick in those browsers please add it.
The point of this help is those that are on a private computer that want to permanently stay logged in to DTVUSAForum.com, even if you turn the computer off. Permanent is relative, as most long term cookies last a year, so the entire procedure is to make your cookies for this site only remain in Firefox, since we know (hope?) it's a safe site!
Step 1
From the Menu bar in Fx (Firefox) choose Tools > Options > Privacy Tab.
Step 2
Note the settings in the above image. They are not all default settings.
To even see the screen first change "Firefox will:" to "Use custom settings for history" Now you screen should look the same.
Step 3
The settings that matter here these, and the others are for other changes and options not related to staying logged in. This is the list:
Unchecked:
Automatically start Firefox in a private browsing session
Checked:
Accept cookies from sites
(as an Aside, it's a good idea to uncheck Accept third-party cookies though it won't affect login) (also a good idea to set Kept until: I close Firefox
Step 4
Click Exceptions and you will see a screen like:
Simply copy or type in the base URL of the site you want into "Address of web site:" to keep cookies when you close Firefox. Then Click Allow.
You should see the site's URL added to the list with a Status of Allow.
Note: I added both the www and non www versions. This is only needed if you log in both ways. As a safety, I just put them both in the box. Also if you visit a forum that uses a subdomain, such as foo.young.com, you need to put the subdomain in the Address of web site: , not the main URL. In this example you would put foo.young.com in the Address of web site:
Once you see the sites you want with a status of Allow, click Close
Then on the Options > Privacy window Click OK
Now Firefox is set to remember the cookies from the sites in the Exceptions list.
=================
One more very important Step done on the website.
To be sure the cookies are set correctly, go to DTVUSAForum.com and:
1) Log out if already logged in
2) Log in and VERY IMPORTANT, check the box that says Remember Me.
You MUST check the box Remember Me, otherwise, regardless of your browser settings, DTVUSAForum will set a cookie in your browser that will ALWAYS EXPIRE when you close your browser.
Remember Me MUST be checked.
Now to test it, totally close all browser windows and then reopen Firefox, go to DTVUSAForum.com and you should remain logged in.
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