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;)Having trouble getting netflix and ebay to take me to the next screen after signing in. I have XP installed. I installed my XP copy on another computer and am able to get these sites to work. I did have sp2 installed on my computer but have uninstalled it. Want to join netflix but can't get past the first screen even after diabling firewall and norton anti. Both browsers are set to accept all cookies and my security is at medium. Thanks for any help.

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Short, practical checklist tied to the thread: try to narrow whether this is a browser setting, a system-wide network/filter, or a corrupted profile. 's proxy idea is the right quick test — if a proxy (or leftover firewall/filter driver) is sitting between the browser and the web it can break logins across multiple browsers. Check/disable proxy (IE: Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings; Firefox: Options > General > Network Settings) and test again. (How to check IE proxy/LAN settings). (support.microsoft.com)

If the proxy is not the problem, verify browser cookie handling beyond the simple “accept cookies” checkbox. In Internet Explorer open Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced and enable Override automatic cookie handling, then Accept for both First‑party and Third‑party cookies and Always accept session cookies. Also consider adding the site to Trusted Sites if the Security zone is overly restrictive. (IE cookie & privacy steps). (support.microsoft.com)

Firefox has built-in cross-site tracking protection that can block third‑party cookies used by some login flows; temporarily relax Enhanced Tracking Protection or allow the site’s cookies while testing (Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection or Use custom settings for history). After testing, revert to your preferred privacy level. (Firefox third‑party cookie guidance). (support.mozilla.org)

Finally, clear cookies/cache and rule out security-software remnants. Use the browser UI to delete cookies and temporary files, then try logging in again. If Norton was uninstalled earlier, run the vendor removal tool (Norton Remove & Reinstall) because leftover drivers/filters can still interfere with HTTP state. If the problem persists, test under a fresh Windows user account or in Safe Mode with Networking to isolate a profile or extension issue. (Delete cookies in IE, Norton removal tool). (support.microsoft.com)

Note: temporarily allowing third‑party cookies lowers privacy — only enable while testing and revert settings when finished.

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Are you going through any kind of proxy server? That is the first thing that comes to mind, since you are having problem with 2 different browsers.

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Are you going through any kind of proxy server? That is the first thing that comes to mind, since you are having problem with 2 different browsers.

Thanks for your reply. What is a proxy server though?

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A proxy server sits between the web browser and the actual connection.

You are proably not behind one, since you would most likely know about it if you were.

Privoxy.org is a place where you can get a proxy server, it blocks banner ads and other junk. Some proxy's speed up web access, like an "internet accelerator" service.

So, I'm not sure what the deal is. I have problem with cookies when I try to view a profile on MSN messenger, if I turn off the proxy server, eveything works fine, but I have to put up with ads.

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