Unable to log in with home computer

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The user is experiencing login issues on their home computer after having Windows 10 replaced with Windows 8 due to corrupted files. They are unable to access their new account "davephaelon" because their old banned account "dave123" automatically appears during login attempts. Suggestions include clearing cookies for "physicsforums.com" and the browser's history cache to resolve the issue. The user can still log into their new account using a laptop at a coffee shop. Further troubleshooting may be necessary if these steps do not work.
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My home computer had a problem with corrupted files, so the computer service I took it to removed my windows 10 OS and replaced it with Windows 8 OS. Ever since, I've been unable to log into my (new) account with username "davephaelon". My old account with username "dave123" was banned due possibly to linking to a personal website. Unfortunately, when I try to log into physicsforums the old username automatically pops up, with a bar across the top of the screen indicating "banned". For some reason I can't input my new username and password.

Any help would be appreciated.

P.S. I'm on my laptop computer at a coffee shop, where I'm able to access physicsforums on the new account.
 
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I would try clearing cookies for "physicsforums.com".
 
Yes, and if no luck with that try clearing you your browsers' history cache.
 

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