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Hi everyone

I can sign in to Daniweb fine on my computer (xp) but I can't on my laptop. I enter my name and password but as soon as I click "login" the password box clears itself so it tries to login without the password field. This has also happened on another forum but I can login to other things fine (hotmail, gmail etc...)can someone help me please?

Many thanks

HLA91

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This thread describes a classic symptom on older machines: the password box visibly clears when the site is submitted. reported that behavior; and already suggested a couple of quick ideas. Below is a compact, practical checklist tailored to a Windows Me laptop and old browsers, with safe troubleshooting steps and a few reasons why this can happen.

Likely causes

  • Very old browser vs. modern page scripts: newer login pages use JavaScript and HTML features that legacy browsers mishandle.
  • Cookies or session failures: if cookies are blocked or corrupted the server may reload the form without the password.
  • Browser add-ons or password managers: toolbars can intercept form events and clear fields.
  • HTTPS/handshake issues: ancient TLS support can fail on secure sites and interrupt the login flow.
  • Normal server-side behavior: many sites never echo back password fields after a failed login for security, so an empty box on return is expected.

Practical troubleshooting steps

  1. Confirm the same credentials work from a different, modern machine to rule out a bad password or account lock.
  2. On the WinMe laptop, clear the browser cache and cookies, then restart the browser.
  3. Ensure JavaScript and cookies are enabled in the browser settings.
  4. Temporarily disable toolbars, password managers and any security add-ons; try pressing Enter after typing the password instead of clicking the button (some click handlers misbehave).
  5. Boot Windows Me in Safe Mode with Networking to rule out third-party interference.
  6. If possible, try an alternate browser that runs on WinMe or use another device for the site.

Notes and cautions

  • ’s idea of "save password" is convenient but risky on shared or insecure machines; avoid it on public or weakly protected laptops.
  • Windows Me is obsolete and no longer receives security updates; using a modern OS or a different device will be more reliable and safer for web logins.
  • If the problem persists, recording the browser name/version, and whether the site uses HTTPS will help narrow the cause.

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Member Avatar for Serunson

Try the 'save password' tick box if there is one.
I have mine logged in automatically when i go onto it. A good thing to do is to bookmark the 'control panel' page of your user account, then you don't have to keep logging in all of the time.

Member Avatar for The Dude

Sometimes that happens when i login to sites also but it still logs in.. (When the passwird dissapears its being submitted to the server)

Member Avatar for HLA91

siorry guys my sis changed my password and only now she told me it was nothing to do with my laptop thanks anyway

Member Avatar for The Dude

Well im glad things are ok!

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