Can't get into the Forum index page.

[mitchell65]

Normally I click on a desktop icon and go straight to the index page. Suddenly that icon takes me to the page that reads "What's happening" and shows the list of members"
I can get onto the general Discusion page via the link in a subscription email notification but when there clicking on Seven Forums takes me to the "What's happening" again. I can only get into the Forum index by logging out and going in as a guest. As soon as I log in I go to the same page again.
I have deleted cookies, Temp internet files, history all to no avail. Any ideas please and again apologies for wrong Forum but can't post to any other.
Feel a bit thick asking this

 

[z3r010]

Erm, I have no idea.

 

[richc46]

Hi Mitch

Cant welcome you to the Forum, you are not that new

In any event, if you go to hidden files etc, you can find the hidden cookies and deelte any SF cookies from there. I had a problem on a site and delted the normal way and found some still hidden. Hidden cookie location. You have to set the system to show hidden files first.

\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low

 

[z3r010]

You could try going to the following page and selecting and deleting all cookies - vBulletin > My Cookies

 

[richc46]

Well Mitch its your choice, now. You can do it my way, which is hard and time consumming or John's way which is quick and easy. Your choice.

 

[mitchell65]

Well I tried John's way, selected all the cookies, hit delete but the cookies stayed in place, unable to delete. No message rec'd.
Tried the long way but could not locate a "Roaming" folder. Have tried system restore before to the problem started but to no avail.
Any further thoughts please?

 

[richc46]

Mitch, we have to find a solution, we will miss you and want you to come in the front door

Show hidden files, before you try my solution.

How to see hidden files in Windows Vista
Works the same in 7

Johns idea, however, may have delted the hidden, too.

 

[Kari]

Well Mitch its your choice, now. You can do it my way, which is hard and time consumming or John's way which is quick and easy. Your choice.

:roflmao:

EDIT: removed something, was telling Mitch to do something which he already told he had tried (I misread the post).

 

[mitchell65]

Well I think I have been ultra thick today. When I tried John's solution the list of cookies remained, I was expecting them to disappear but I think as I checked each box then hit delete, it did in fact delete them. I say this because I knocked off for a hour or so and took my dog for a walk in the sunshine. When I returned everything was back to normal. My dog who has a very high IQ said it was her infuence which I'm inclined to agree with but I think John played a big part for which, thank you. Please accept a little rep.
The front door is now open.

 

[mitchell65]

Hi Mitch

Cant welcome you to the Forum, you are not that new

In any event, if you go to hidden files etc, you can find the hidden cookies and deelte any SF cookies from there. I had a problem on a site and delted the normal way and found some still hidden. Hidden cookie location. You have to set the system to show hidden files first.

\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low

Hi Richard
Although the problem is now sloved I did go back to your post as I was bemused by not being able to locate "Roaming" folder. I did in fact find the cookies in \Users\UserName\AppData\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low
Having said that there is, I now realise more than one folder that contains cookies.
I learn something new everyday!!!!

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Mitchell I had that same problem tonite.. the 1st try I failed to tic the cookies listed..
Then I did tic them.. cleared only part of mine.. I'm persistant..
I gave it another try.. after I had to long -in again..
the 2nd try It cleared them all out.... had to Sign-in a gain.. then back here.
Hope you can get them cleared out tonite
Sweet dreams

 

[mitchell65]

Mitchell I had that same problem tonite.. the 1st try I failed to tic the cookies listed..
Then I did tic them.. cleared only part of mine.. I'm persistant..
I gave it another try.. after I had to long -in again..
the 2nd try It cleared them all out.... had to Sign-in a gain.. then back here.
Hope you can get them cleared out tonite
Sweet dreams

HI ML
Thank you I am now all clear and up and running. Weird that another member should get this unusual problem at the same time!!!!
I will delve further when time permits.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Mitchell thanks.. I had to use my laptop.. when this desktop - XP was in the shop.. everytme I came in I had to keep signing in and . have no idea why that happened.. I'm using a router to connect my XP and the new Acer latop.. maybe the problem had something to do with that?
.. I have no idea.. sure is a pain to keep however.. to sign in. so much..
Glad you are past it now.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
LPt

 

[mitchell65]

HI ML
I think the problem you are having is the one that you had before see this link: http://www.sevenforums.com/chillout-room/89009-signing.html
My problem which is now resolved was i couldn't get into the Index page of the Forum!

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Mitchell yes.. you are correct..
Since I have my XP desktop back..after a repair to XP.. I'm not having the problem on it.. as I did on the laptop.. still have no sound on it... it seems to be running quite slow as well.
I'll take it back tomorrow if time permits . I'm trying to get off on a trip.