400 Bad Request: Cookie problems

[T.G. Oskar]

So, while I was lurking and doing a minor refreshing (going between New Pages and User CP), apparently the browser caused a 400 error page. Unlike other occasions, apparently the error was caused by a cookie, which as far as I can see was the cookie the system uses to authenticate an account (because of the info it has).

Erased the cookie, everything was fine. However, I decided to report it just in case someone else has the same problem, and also to tell Merlin to check that out just in case.

Waiting a reply. Also, "The More You Know..." (aka, if someone else had the same problem, post a pic with the page but with code info erased, and also explain what might be the problem).

[DragonHeart]

Stale cookies, eww.

I've had it happen on another site, which can be annoying when trying to access one of the password protected forums. Purging the problem cookie always seems to do it for me. I don't know if it's the same issue, but if it isn't it's definitely the same type of problem.

~DragonHeart~

[Merlin]

Definitely don't post code or SQL errors directly here. Instead, please screen shot it and send it to me directly. Also, when sending it to me, please don't censor anything out of it, because you'll probably be censoring the part I need... If all else fails, COPY+PASTE the entire error and send it to me.

To troubleshoot it I need the who, what, when, and where so I can figure out the why. Otherwise I have no idea where to begin. Thanks!

edit: I noticed a topic where OceanEyes said she was having problems moving a topic and it kept asking for her password. I was able to move it successfully, but that doesn't necessarily prove anything, since there are many variables. Not sure if it is related but it sounds like a cookie/session issue so I'll throw it in here so I'll remember. <(^_^)>

[Kyreaan]

Specifically which type of 400 error are you getting? If the problem shows up as an error code 400 Message, this is one suggestion. First, your Windows registry has about a 95% chance of being damaged. You can download and run a prog known as a 'Registry Scan Tool'.

Click on the 'scan' button for the tool to float through your system. If this is your PC's problem, you will have to do this on your computer. Merlin would have to run a similar scan on TFF if it is a board/site problem. You should see a 'repair' button. Click on it to fix any error the scan caught.

There are going to be registry changes, so restart the PC. If LINK REMOVED works, you owe me.