Server-Side Session Variables Do Not Work in Internet Explorer

ID: Q200067


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0


SUMMARY

If you configure Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or 4.01 to "Browse in a new process," any windows that you open are actually opened in a different process from the main window, resulting in a loss of server-side session variables.


MORE INFORMATION

To disable "Browse in a new process," follow these steps:

  1. Close all instances of Internet Explorer.


  2. Open Control Panel and choose Internet.


  3. Go to the Advanced tab.


  4. Under Browsing, clear the check box for "Browse in a new process."


  5. Click OK to save the change.


Additional query words: IIS 4.0 NTOP

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01; winnt:4.0
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
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Last Reviewed: December 23, 1999
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