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Margot530 · Last edited by Margot530 on Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:02 am; edited 4 times in total

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH, AS MUCH NEW INFO HAS BEEN ADDED!!!!!!

I've posted bits and pieces of this in a few threads, and it seems to have helped a few people out there who ran across it; so thought I would try to get this out to everyone.

When I first started, I could green very easily, and then all of a sudden I would only green occasionally. I burned up sooo many offers, and had to submit manual credits, and got so frustrated; especially considering I was following the clear cookie/file instructions to the "t."

It occurred to me (while not in the midst of a blond moment Wink

) that I had to have a cookie folder that I wasn't aware of. I performed a search, and sure enough, found a hidden cookie file literally loaded with thousands of cookies that were constantly causing many conflicts.

I jumped the gun and deleted the whole thing, loosing files that I needed and had to do a soft restore to get it all back. I thoroughly searched the file, and found what I needed to keep, ("dat" files) transferred them to another area, in my case I used My Documents. Then deleted the file again. I haven't had one problem since. Learn from my mistake, and check the file to make sure you don't need something important in there, it can be time consuming, but worth the effort. If in doubt, don't delete.

I do periodically check for hidden cookie files just to make sure nothing attached its self to my computer.

The file on my computer stated it was "hidden." What you would be looking for is a file that has a large amount of kb's or even mb's. For those that aren't sure how to perform a search, these are the steps I took, though your computer may differ.

Click on the start menu, click on search, enter the word "cookies" into the blank search field. Make sure you set the options to perform a search of your entire computer. It may take several minutes, so be patient.

Another interesting thing I have discovered, is that those who seem to green better, are those that have there phone number listed with their names as well as addresses. Using a cell can be bad, as they rarely list a name in association with it. I have changed mine to listed and back to unlisted quite quickly through the phone company, and this has now also improved my crediting.

Please, any people out there who know computers better than I, add, correct or simplify all this.

I truly hope this helps some of you out that have stopped getting credits like you used to; I'd love to hear about it if it does Very Happy

Good Luck,

Margot Cool

ldybug1752 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:51 am Post subject:

I have been having lots of problems getting credit..so I searched my computer and found the hidden cookie files and folders but..I have NO idea which ones I'm supposed to delete! I'm not computer illiterate (so I thought) but when I click on the files they're totally jibberish. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, and of course rewarded with karma Wink

Thanks in advance!

Margot530 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject: Reply

Margot530 · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject: Something New

Hi All !

I worked with a real nice new gal last night, and I ran her and her computer through their paces Wink

. Found hidden tool bars/cookie files...we took a good 3 hours or so, but got her squared away.

So another thing to look for when you are not getting your greens to credit...hidden tool bars that you are not using.

Hope I helped some more..... Very Happy

Margot

Jenne1975 · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: hiya

Very good to know....i also found my hidden cookie files...deleted them..thanks a bunch

cubbieco · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject:

I actually use firefox for all of my daily browsing, and I only use Internet Explorer for offers in such. This helps me keep it clean to get the cookies easily.

Another thing to make sure of is privacy settings so your computer accepts all cookies especially "tracking cookies"

sandra habina · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:00 pm Post subject:

I am bumping this because I feel that the information that Margot has shared is wonderful for us all. Especially new traders. Thankyou Margot you are awesome

Margot530 · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:58 am Post subject: reply

Wow! Thanks so much you guys...I've learned a lot about how messed up and cluttered your computer can be, and several things that can be stopping you from crediting...if you EVER have a question, PLEASE feel free to ask, you are never a bother, and helping people is something I love to do Very Happy

Margot

kidd2108 · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:46 am Post subject:

...or just use CCleaner to delete everything, including cookies, temp files, etc.

gmario · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:30 am Post subject:

Margot530 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:09 am Post subject:

skepticalcynic · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:22 am Post subject:

Maybe someone can clear this up for me - the first trade I did I ended up having to do a manual credit request and I was told that if you check the TOS on an offer, sometimes that will cause it to not credit. But I haven't seen this info anywhere else. Does anyone know what this is all about?

Margot530 · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject: Reply

I've heard it too, so just as a precaution, I do all my scouting of the offers and TOS prior to completing the offers I've chosen. And always delete cookie/files, and double check them by clicking on settings and view files to make sure there no cookies in the box.

I do this prior to clicking on each offer I've chosen, that way everything is clean...you are permanently connected to your referral, nothing changes that.

And if you think you may have made a mistake, or didn't let a page load all the way, close it out and start again, unless it happens to be the credit card info page. Once this is submitted, do not try to go back as you may cause a duplicate offer completion, risk fraud, and double charges to your card.

I've gotten rid of 98% of my crediting issues taken care of. Thank goodness!

Margot Wink

laurelwm · Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: Reply

aeyz · Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject:

margot you have totally helped me a lot!
cz ive bn having the same problem!
nd m really getting upset with it and i thought that my account has problems or sumthin...
you've totally helped me a lot...

but just for clarification purposes...

if you do the disk clean up and/or disk defragmenter..
would i stil need to check on the hidden toolbar and search for that other cookie folder?

im currently using another pc right now,so i wont be able to do those stuff now but i sure will asap.!

thanx a lot!

sandra habina · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 11:15 am Post subject:

EXCELLENT INFORMATION MARGOT - thankyou so much. I am sure this will help alot of people.

As for checking the TOS, I have heard that you should wait on the landing page without wandering for 5-10 minutes before leaving it, so I would check the TOS prior to signing up for the offer.

patrick_7412 · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 12:36 pm Post subject:

Very nice guide, it has helped some of my noobs I've been teaching Smile

weebles_five · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject:

This is the best info. I had been having the same problem until Margot and Sandra told me what to do. This should be the "bible" of doing credits.

Thanks Very Happy

Margot530 · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 7:30 pm Post subject: reply

Rewman · Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 9:19 pm Post subject:

IE + Delete Temp files + Delete Cookies
Has failed me only once thus far.

Margot530 · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:10 am Post subject: Re: Reply

chrome89k · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 11:22 am Post subject:

Margot530 · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: Reply

chrome89k · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject:

honestly... if ANYTHING made getting credit for hard earned offers a 100% thing.... there would be WAY more people involved... because i know a number of people who were just plain tired of spending money on offers and just being let down by lack of requirement fulfillments

Margot530 · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject: Reply

I do agree with you! There are no fool proof ways to ensure you green. Many factors involved, including the offer, site, and the persons knowledge of clearing cookies/files etc... However, the better armed a person is, the more chance of success they will have.

My only goal here is to help out with some issues that people have been having that I myself found useful. I'm in no way saying that my way is the only way or the best way, or that I am smarter than any other person on this forum, (Lord knows I have my blond moments) just trying to be helpful where I can.

You have done well for yourself, and I think many of us that aren't there already, hope to be where you are in time, and learning is part of that process.

Congratulations on your success, and I hope you keep going strong Very Happy

Margot

chrome89k · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject:

always a helpful, cheerful margot... power to you

ps i still think you should be a model

seriouschase · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 5:58 am Post subject: