Cannot use shopping basket, log in or link reward card, etc at GAME.co.uk

[egparadigm]

I haven't used GAME.co.uk for years now because I cannot log in there. Up until now it hasn't been a problem because they've been over priced, but they are starting to get more competitive as the generation wares on.

Basically if I try to log in it just hangs. I then have to reload the front page and I am then logged in. If I try to link my reward card it hangs again, but this time, it is not linked when I return to my account.

In the past when I have tried to use the website, I have also had problems with it hanging whilst loading/editing my shopping basket to the extent that I've had to delete my cookies to empty the damn thing.

I have similar problems using any one of the computers on my network (ubuntu-linux, PC or MAC) and using all browsers, which makes me think that it is something to do with my router. I have tried contacting both the router manufacturer and GAME themselves in the past to address this issue, they have been unable to help.

Thanks for any ideas.

[sofasurfer]

You could be having problems with your DNS settings.

What ISP are you? I was having problems at the weekend with some sites and had to change DNS settings.

[egparadigm]

I use Pipex and now use Open DNS, too.

[Hohum]

Might be due to a security option on the browser you're using (such as a high privacy setting for cookies, etc).

[sofasurfer]

Are you using IE? Could you try the same sites in Firefox or vice-versa?

Would rul out a browser problem.

[egparadigm]

The only things I see under privacy in firefox preferences are:

Accept cookies from sites (ticked)

Keep until: they expire (selected from drop down menu)

There are no exceptions.

@Sofasurfer - as I said in my opening post, it happens in more than one browser. Namely: firefox (primary), konqueror and Safari.

[egparadigm]

Anyone know of any good computing forums that could answer router-related questions?