Javascript setTimeout and redirect - IE freezes

Question

I have a script on my page that is dealing with session timeouts, redirecting the user on the client side when the session is due to expire. The complete code is somewhat more

Answer 1

I was running into the same type of issue, and I created a different question so I could focus in on what I perceived to be the heart of the issue. (IE not repainting while computer is in lock screen.)

Anyway, I finally figured out a way to resolve this. You can see my answer here. Essentially you can fix your issue by putting some JavaScript inside your auto-logout destination page to periodically update the page content.... and this will force IE to repaint the page.

This way I can execute any Auto Saving logic I want right before their session expires on their current page, and then kick them to the Auto-Logout page.