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firefox5.0.1 windows7 firefox won't save my passwords. i've gone thru all the helps.

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laidbackstl
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i have firefox 5.0.1 and windows7. i have save passwords set in the tools, options, security. it won't save them. won't save them, doesn't ask me to save them. any help? went thru all the help screens.

i have firefox 5.0.1 and windows7. i have save passwords set in the tools, options, security. it won't save them. won't save them, doesn't ask me to save them. any help? went thru all the help screens.

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cor-el
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

  • https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"