"I sign in frequently on this device. Don't ask me for a code." doesn't work Windows 7

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I have this issue, with Firefox 36 and IE 11 (on Windows 7).  I'm asked for the verification code - but only if I close and then re-start the browser.  If I sign out of live.com and then sign in again whilst still in the same browser session then I don't need to enter the verification code (just the username and password).

My browsers are set to clear all cookies (and cache) when the browser is closed. (Security best practice.)

This leads me to suspect that the "this is a trusted device" mechanism is implemented (partially) using cookies.  Which would be plain ridiculous(!)

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Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community.

To understand the issue better, please answer the questions below:

1. What Is the exact issue that you are facing ?
2. Are you referring to two step verification when you say "two factor"?

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Exact Issue:

When I use any of the Microsoft sites that require authentication, e.g., Office.com, I get challenged for password, then get the screen about sending request to the Android Microsoft Account for second factor authentication (two step, if you prefer, but the common name is two factor authentication). That screen has a checkbox that says "I sign in frequently on this device. Don't ask me to approve requests here." I check that box. Then I approve the request on the Microsoft account app on my mobile device. And proceed to do what I came to the Microsoft site for.

Next time on the same computer I use any of the Microsoft sites that require authentication, e.g., Office.com, I get challenged for password, then get the screen about sending request to the Android Microsoft Account for second factor authentication (two step, if you prefer, but the common name is two factor authentication). That screen has a checkbox that says "I sign in frequently on this device. Don't ask me to approve requests here." I check that box. Then I approve the request on the Microsoft account app on my mobile device. And proceed to do what I came to the Microsoft site for.

Next time on the same computer I use any of the Microsoft sites that require authentication, e.g., Office.com, I get challenged for password, then get the screen about sending request to the Android Microsoft Account for second factor authentication (two step, if you prefer, but the common name is two factor authentication). That screen has a checkbox that says "I sign in frequently on this device. Don't ask me to approve requests here." I check that box. Then I approve the request on the Microsoft account app on my mobile device. And proceed to do what I came to the Microsoft site for.

(Repeat ad nauseum. See how annoying that is?)

See the pattern? I keep checking the box that says "Don't ask me to approve requests here." But it keeps asking anyway.

Hi,

Thank you for keeping us posted.

I suggest you to refer the article by Ramesh .Kumar replied on November26,2014 which discusses the similar issue.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-security/i-sign-in-frequently-on-this-device-dont-ask-me/06c74c4e-11e3-4b6a-b2d0-c1141870a1d0

Please get back to us with the updated status, we will be happy to assist you further.