Layer Comp updates sometimes don't stick.. Bug?

I'm finding a really strange and inconsistent bug when managing my Layer Comps.  I am dependent on Layer Comps, they're behaving inconsistently in CS6. 
When manoeuvering between Layer Comps, the updates I'm making to save a Layer Comp and move on to another are SOMETIMES not working.  I set a comp, move to another, go BACK to the original one and it's messed up.  Has anyone else seen this?  I've got to admit, I'm at a loss.  Help!

"Messed up" could mean anything to a non-mindreader. Messed up in what way, exactly?
Maybe you forgot to enable an option as shown below:

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