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why is Firfox no longer asking me to save any website passwords?

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When I upgraded to Firefox 5.0.1 the feature asking if I wanted passwords saved stopped. Is there a way to reactivate this option because I really liked having the option to save passwords?

When I upgraded to Firefox 5.0.1 the feature asking if I wanted passwords saved stopped. Is there a way to reactivate this option because I really liked having the option to save passwords?

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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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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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Thank you this did solve my issue!

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You're welcome