Windows Updates Caused IE8 to "Forget" All My Password Settings

Imperfect1

Imperfect1

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IE8 had been great in remembering all of my password settings, however, ever since Windows installed several Updates a couple of days ago, my IE8 does not remember my password settings. Here’s a list of the 9 Windows Updates that were installed. I have no idea which (if any) of them caused the problem. Any suggestions as to how to repair IE8 so that it will again remember my password settings? I’ve tried to reset them, but each time I go onto a site, I have to enter the password all over again. I don’t want to do a System Restore if I don’t have to, so please help, if you can. Thanks so much. Here’s the list:
1. Definition Update for Windows Defender KB915597
2. Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB9683389
3. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB956744
4. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 – August 2009 KB890830
5. Update for Windows Mail Junk Email Filter for x64 based systems KB905866
6. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB973507
7. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB971657
8. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB971557
9. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB973540
 

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Imperfect1 said:
IE8 had been great in remembering all of my password settings, however, ever since Windows installed several Updates a couple of days ago, my IE8 does not remember my password settings. Here’s a list of the 9 Windows Updates that were installed. I have no idea which (if any) of them caused the problem. Any suggestions as to how to repair IE8 so that it will again remember my password settings? I’ve tried to reset them, but each time I go onto a site, I have to enter the password all over again. I don’t want to do a System Restore if I don’t have to, so please help, if you can. Thanks so much. Here’s the list:
1. Definition Update for Windows Defender KB915597
2. Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB9683389
3. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB956744
4. Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 – August 2009 KB890830
5. Update for Windows Mail Junk Email Filter for x64 based systems KB905866
6. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB973507
7. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB971657
8. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB971557
9. Security Update for Windows Vista for x64 based systems KB973540
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i have a feeling it was the update for the x64 based systems. that is the most general optoin, as the others refer to windows defender and the security updates

now you have an idea of what caused it, do what you can.
otherwise, its the restore
Lil' Domii
 

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Phew!!! I got very lucky! :D Turns out, it was only IE8 that was affected, and I was able to fix the problem by going into IE, changing all of the Password memory options back to the default, logging out of IE8, and then logging back in again, and re-setting the options to where I wanted them. Problem solved!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion dv5t (Gen. 1)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Graphics card(s)
    512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
    Mouse
    built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
    Keyboard
    built in - HP
    Internet Speed
    max
    Other Info
    ~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
ok, i'm glad you have it sorted.

(this was my first to hopefully let someone give me some rep!)
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer 5735z Laptop
    CPU
    2.0 ghz intel pentium dual-core processor t4200 800mhz fsb
    Motherboard
    Acer CathedralPeak Rev
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" HD CineCrystal LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    160gb stock drive. ATA
    Case
    Stock Notebook
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    PS/2
    Internet Speed
    No idea
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