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This randomly occurring problem is caused by browser cookie confusion -- the cookie that remembers the SYW password for you has somehow tied itself in a knot.
The usual way to fix this is:
PS - There's also this vBulletin info on cookies vs. browsers:
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_vb3_cookies
PPS - if you don't already have cookie-cleanup software like Spyware Doctor (for Windows users) then consider installing this, it's a free download from Google Pack: http://pack.google.com
The usual way to fix this is:
- Log Out of AW Water Cooler
- Clear your browser's cookies
- If using Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options > Delete button (under Browsing history)
- If using Firefox, select Tools > Clear Private Data
- Close your browser - then restart it
- Sign back into AW Water Cooler with your usual username/password
- Go to Share Your Work and supply the vista password when prompted
PS - There's also this vBulletin info on cookies vs. browsers:
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_usage#faq_vb3_cookies
PPS - if you don't already have cookie-cleanup software like Spyware Doctor (for Windows users) then consider installing this, it's a free download from Google Pack: http://pack.google.com
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