tav, I'm not sure what you're describing as far as the "eye". Send me a PM with more and I can try to help.

ChunkDunker, it sounds like an incorrectly typed log-in or password is saved in your auto-complete and you're encountering that on the first attempt.

Here's how you can clear that if you want:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/delete-autocomplete-saved-information

If you guys are open to it, try Firefox or Chrome. You will probably have a better viewing experience.