Can't access Gmail with IE7

Enable cookies in Internet Explorer 7
   1. Click Start and select Control Panel.
      (Windows XP Classic View - click on Windows Start button and select Settings and Control Panel).
   2. Double-click the Internet Options icon.
   3. Select the Privacy tab.
   4. Under Settings, click Advanced button.
   5. Check the box Override automatic cookie handling under Cookies section in Advanced Privacy Settings window.
   6. Under First-party Cookies, select Accept.
   7. Under Third-party Cookies, select Accept.
   8. Check the box Always allow session cookies.
   9. Click OK.
  10. Click OK to exit.

If no joy, temporarily disable your firewall that try to access Gmail via http://mail.google.com/mail/

Wart1, because I'm reluctant to delete cookies unless absolutely necessary, I first tried deleting IE7's Temp Internet Files. That seemed to do the trick, as I was subsequently able to access my Gmail with IE7.  But because I'm not sure the success will continue, I won't click the "Accept as Solution" button quite yet.

toketai

toketai, glad you can access your Gmail.  Keep us updated on your access. Gmail is still in beta, so sometimes is a little flaky.

Wart1, still flaky. But using only IE7, can get to Gmail by alternating the http:// address with the https:// address. But the 2nd or 3rd try I'm in.

Maybe I should try deleting just the Gmail cookie. How can I identify it?  (Deleting ALL cookies would cause me a lot of trouble.)

toketai

toketai, look for Google cookies.

You can use this free tool to view details of cookies
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/iecookies.html

wart1, great! I won't get to it for at least 5 hours, however.

toketai

enable the activex options in the Advanced >> IE Options...

loqudotcom:

I can't find that in IE7's Tools->Internet Options->Advanced.

wart1:

I ended up removing ALL my IE7 cookies. Still flaky.

JeffSturgeon2002::

I tried your settings. Still no good.

Currently JeffSturgeon2002's suggested settings are still set.

toketai,

Some users are experiencing a blank page problem when trying to access Gmail in IE7.  Access comes and goes.  This is a Google problem.

As a workaround, you can try accessing with Firefox ro another browser.
www.getfirefox.com

war1:

Thanks. Good to know. Could you give me a reference to that?

I have been able to access my Gmail with FF all along. But I much prefer IE7.

war1:

In that same thread you just gave me the link to, this post applies precisely with me. I've used both links quoted, several times, and both work every time for me.

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Clearing my history/cookies does help but only for a single log in. I
have to clear my history before every time I log in. Trying
alternative urls sometimes help. The most reliable ones seem to be
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2 (for the new version) and
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1 (for the old version). Uninstalling
google toolbar (v5 ie7) and the google updated did not help in my
case.
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So going directly to newer version or older version worked for you?

wart1:
Hm. Since posting, I've found the newer version failing, but the link to the older version hasn't failied me yet.

Should I leave set the settings suggested above by JeffSturgeon2002?
- toketai

toketai,

You can try what JeffSturgeon2002 suggested.  Since the problem is on Google server, it may not work.

War1,

No, I did try those settings. Now I want to know if I should leave them set.

BTW do you guys know anything about scripting for ActiveWords? http://www.activewords.com/

You can leave those settings set.  The settings leave your computer a little less secure than the default settings.

You can reset to default setting and test if the change make any difference to your access of Gmail.

wart1,

Thanks.

BTW do you guys know anything about scripting for ActiveWords? http://www.activewords.com/

I don't know anything about ActiveWords. Sorry!

wart1,

Thanks. You've been of great help!

Glad to help, toketai !