Server-Side Session Variables Do Not Work in Internet Explorer (200067)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q200067
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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.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/23/2005
Keywords:KB200067
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