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firefox does not ask to save passwords even tho that feature is turned on

busman55555
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After update for firefox, Program does not ask to save passwords anymore. This also happened on the laptop. The feature is on on both computers

After update for firefox, Program does not ask to save passwords anymore. This also happened on the laptop. The feature is on on both computers

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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"
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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"
busman55555
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well it asked before. why not any more? I like my passwords saved. how do I get to do so again. If this acnt be resolved I guess I'll have to go to Safari

cor-el
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Is remember passwords still selected?

  • Tools > Options > Security: Passwords: "Remember passwords for sites"

Did you check that you aren't in Private Browsing mode?

Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

busman55555
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Thank You