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Cant get the password enabled wont allow box checked security

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buffmont
buffmont
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I follow the directions going to options then security ,the " remember passwords for sites " check box is not highlighted and wont let me check it ?

I follow the directions going to options then security ,the " remember passwords for sites " check box is not highlighted and wont let me check it ?

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philipp
philipp
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Hi buffmont, if you have set Firefox to run in permanent private browsing mode (never remember history in the options > privacy panel) it won't offer to store your passwords.