First of all, if you're still using Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) at this point, you are using a very old and unsecured Web browser. You really need to either upgrade to a modern version of Internet Explorer, or else you should be using a different brand of browser, such as Google Chrome or Firefox .

That being said, if you're still using IE6 and you try using a secure Web page at Lottery Post (or USA Mega ), you may find that it doesn't work. An example of a secure page is the Log In page, whic... [ More ]

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At the time I am writing this article, Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) is the most common browser used by people visiting Lottery Post. So it also tends to be the browser that people write to Lottery Post asking for help with.

Most problems encountered using IE8 are caused by conflicting or poorly-written add-ons and/or toolbars. Some people install a multitude of add-ons and toolbars, and so when one of them causes a problem, it can be very hard to diagnose.

An example of a problem is if you

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If you have Internet Explorer (IE) 8 or higher installed and you're still getting warning messages about having and old version of IE installed, then it is very likely that you have IE compatibility mode turned on.

IE compatibility mode was first created by Microsoft because when IE8 was first released, many Web sites that were written for IE7 did not work correctly in the new browser. Microsoft continued to support compatibility mode in later versions of IE, in order to always have a fall-b... [ More ]

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In many places around Lottery Post you'll see instructions or features that copy something to the Clipboard . This help topic describes what the Clipboard is.

The Clipboard is not something you actually see on the computer it is something you use .

The Clipboard is an area in your computer's memory (inside your computer) set aside to temporarily hold data/content/information so you can transfer it from one place or program to another.

You never see the Clipboard, which is one of the... [ More ]

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To many, the answer to this question seems obvious. But a surprising number of people especially non-technical folks do not really know what a Web browser is.

This video should put that question to rest. If you don't really know what a Web browser is, please watch the brief video.

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Platinum members at Lottery Post have the ability to store vast numbers of private messages. In order to organize those messages and make them easier to find, Platinum members can create up to 50 storage folders in the private message system.

(See a comparison of features available at each membership level: https://www.lotterypost.com/memberships )

Before you can move messages into private message folders, you first have to create the folders. (See the following Help topic for instructio... [ More ]

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Platinum members at Lottery Post have the ability to store vast numbers of private messages. In order to organize those messages and make them easier to find, Platinum members can create up to 50 storage folders in the private message system.

(See a comparison of features available at each membership level: https://www.lotterypost.com/memberships )

A private message folder works just like a folder or directory on your computer's hard disk, except instead of storing files, it stores priva... [ More ]

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Windows 98 and Window ME are such old operating systems that Microsoft stopped all support and security patches for them years ago.

Nevertheless, there are still a good number of computers out there using one of those operating systems, usually because the computer is many years old, and because it still functions, its owner continues to use it.

If you are the user of Windows 98 or Window ME, you have no doubt seen one of the Upgrade your browser banners at the top of the page as you brows... [ More ]

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Oftentimes, people want to be able to refer back to a Topic or individual Post on the forums for reasons such as:

To send a link to someone in a private message or e-mail. To post a link in the forums that refers to an earlier post of your own, or to refer to some else's post(s). To save in a bookmark collection of your favorite topics.

The word link means the Web Address of a particular piece of content. The Web Address (link) appears in your Web browser's Address Line at the top of th... [ More ]

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Lottery Post uses several advanced security measures to ensure that your private information and access to your Lottery Post account remains confidential and secure.

Like most membership-type web sites, Lottery Post requires the use of a Username and Password to identify yourself to the system, and gain access to your account.

When you are logged in, that means the system recognizes you, and your Web browser will continue to provide access to your membership account, and all the features

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This help topic deals with error popup windows on the Lottery Post web site.

There are many types of error popups, some generated by Lottery Post, and some generated by your web browser. We will show you common error windows generated by Lottery Post, but because of the number of possible browser and operating system combinations, it would be difficult to show all the possible browser-generated popups. See your browser documentation (or Google) for those.

Sys.WebForms.PageRequestManagerP... [ More ]

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We are sometimes asked about closing an account when someone is not planning on returning to Lottery Post for a long time, or ever.

There is a procedure to follow, but first a few words about your Lottery Post account.

Lottery Post contains a historical record of topics and discussions over the course of many years. During that time, some people have signed up and will continue to be active members for as long as their lottery intrigue is maintained, while other people have come and gon... [ More ]

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One of the most common things that people want to do when posting to the forums or their Blog is to post images.

Lottery Post uses a very powerful rich-text editor that looks and feels like a powerful word processor, so when it comes to adding pictures, people naturally try to do so using the same methods that they use in their word processing software.

For example, sometimes people find a picture on a web site and click copy , then go into the Lottery Post editor and click paste . Or, m... [ More ]

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Clearing your cache to try and fix page errors

Every time you visit a Web page, your browser saves the contents of the page, as well as all the images and other files that are necessary to make it work. Then, when you re-visit the same page, it uses the saved files for that page, because it's quicker than having to download them again.

That's why the second time you visit a Web page is almost always quicker than the first time you visit it.

The storage place where everything is save... [ More ]

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Why can't I post messages?

Some common reasons for not being able to post messages include:

You are not registered . In order to post messages on Lottery Post you are required to register . You have not confirmed your e-mail address . After you register, we send you an e-mail that contains a special link that you must click. This is our assurance that you have registered a valid e-mail address. If you change your e-mail address in the future, you will be again required to click the link... [ More ]

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Your Profile contains information about yourself, and controls how Lottery Post works for you and how your messages are posted. The only information in your profile that you are unable to change is your Username.

You can edit your profile by clicking Edit Profile in the Options menu near the top of most pages. If you are satisfied with whatever changes you have made to your profile, click the Update Profile button at the bottom of the page to save your changes.

In the Edit Profile page you... [ More ]

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Your Private Inbox acts much like an e-mail account in that you can send and receive messages to and from other Lottery Post members, and you can store up to 40 messages.

To enter your Private Inbox, click Private Inbox directly on the blue menu bar at the top of any page. (You do not need to select an option from the drop-down menu you can click the main Private Inbox graphic directly.)

When you click Private Inbox, you will see a listing of any messages that are currently in your Inbox.

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There are a couple of simple ways you can quickly see what new messages have been posted since your last visit.

Forum Icons

The small pictures next to each forum indicate which forums contain new messages since your last visit. You can find a description of what each icon represents at the bottom of the page, but the 2 key icons are:

- There are new messages in the forum since your last visit

- No new messages since your last visit

Active Topics

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The search feature is designed to allow you to quickly find topics and posts that contain the keywords or phrases you enter.

To access the search feature, click the Search button near the top of most pages. To indicate what you're searching for, enter information as follows.

Search For Box

Enter the text you wish to search for. You can indicate that you wish to search for messages that contain all words that you enter, any of the words you enter, or the exact phrase that you enter... [ More ]

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To be able to use all of the available features on Lottery Post, you are required to register for a membership. Registration is free and only takes a moment to complete.

During registration, you are required to supply a valid e-mail address. This is important because if you do not supply a valid e-mail address, you will not receive our confirmation, your account will remain in Guest mode, and you will not be able to post messages.

Once you are registered and logged in, you will have access... [ More ]

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Security is an important feature on Lottery Post, and to that end, we do not respond to e-mails requesting passwords. In fact, Lottery Post does not even have access to your password, even if we wanted to send it to you.

When you create your password at Lottery Post, our system does not store the actual password in our system. Instead, it performs a complex calculation on the password text, and stores the result of that calculation in our database. The reason it does that is in the very slim... [ More ]

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Log In

Logging in is a way for the Lottery Post Web site to authenticate your member credentials (your Username and Password). After Lottery Post verifies that you have entered the correct Password corresponding to your Username, it allows you to post messages to the forums and provdes access to all the other Web site features that your membership should have access to.

If you see Welcome Guest at the top-left of the page, that means you are not logged in. Click the Log In link that appea... [ More ]

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Lottery Post can notify you by sending you an e-mail when a new reply is added to a topic.

Many users find this useful to keep up to date on topics without the need to scan the forums to check for new messages.

When you ask Lottery Post to notify you by e-mail of new replies on a topic, it is called Subscribing to the topic.

You can see and manage a list of all the topics you are currently subscribed to by clicking My Subscriptons in the Members menu.

There are two ways to subscri... [ More ]

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These days there are many different choices consumers can make about protecting their computers from viruses, spammers, hackers, etc. Popular packages include Norton, Microsoft OneCare, McAfee, Zone Alarm, Kaspersky, and Avast, to name just a few.

While much of the protection is essential, the default settings are often overly-restrictive, and block things that you would not necessarily want to block, if given the choice.

Internet security software often is set to monitor all Internet traf... [ More ]

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How do I enable JavaScript in my browser?

JavaScript is an essential part of Lottery Post. If it is disabled most pages will malfunction, and major portions of the page will be missing. To enabled JavaScript in your browser, please follow the instructions below:

Internet Explorer (6.0/7.0)

Select 'Tools' from the top menu (6.0) or from main toolbar (7.0)Choose 'Internet Options'Click on the 'Security' tabClick on 'Custom Level'Scroll down until you see section labled 'Scripting'Under... [ More ]

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In order to post messages and use Lottery Post features, cookies must be enabled on your Internet browser. The use of cookies helps us to bring you easy-to-use yet powerful features.

Our use of cookies is harmless to you and your computer, and we do not use cookies for any purpose other than enabling Lottery Post features.

What are Cookies?

You may have heard horror stories about cookies stories that would lead you to believe that allowing cookies on your computer invades your priva... [ More ]

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