My login.keychain keeps disappearing...Help!

Tough one here I think...
My login.keychain keeps disappearing. Has done about 6 times in the last two days. It takes all my passwords and preferences with it. Every time I repair or replace the keychain it acts fine for a while. The I launch an application that looks up a password and it happens again.
I need help for my sanity. %P
Jazqas

Hi, Jazqas.
1. Do you mean the file is actually gone, or is it that apps keep requesting access to the keychain?
2. Files that go missing unexpectedly can indicate a corrupted disk directory. As a general checkup, I suggest you run the procedure outlined in my "Resolving Disk, Permission, and Cache Corruption" FAQ. Perform the steps therein in the order specified.
3. Have you been using the Reset Safari function of Safari? Do not use "Reset Safari" unless you are prepared to lose all Internet passwords saved in your keychain.
"Reset Safari" is primarily intended for clearing personal information that may have been saved while using a public Internet terminal running Safari. While it can be used as a Safari troubleshooting action of last resort, it was not designed with that intent and one should backup their keychain first. See the AppleCare Knowledge Base document “Safari 2.0 Help: Resetting Safari.” Unfortunately, Reset Safari cannot be undone.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
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