I want to create a simple html form which submits the information to a processor which in turn checks the login and either lets them access the members area or takes them to the login failed page.

I tried a script which take the username and password and then puts it in the format http://username:password@mydomain.com/protected/
bu the problem with that script is that if the password is wrong then the login box pops up and this doesnt close even after hitting the cancel button about 4-5 times.

Is there any better way to secure a members area (an entire folder) without .htaccess

Thanks in Advance,
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