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User name being retained for web page logon

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Danimal
Danimal
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I have unchecked the "Remember logins for sites" check box under the security options; however firefox still retains the login ID. I don't want this to occur. What is going on?

I have unchecked the "Remember logins for sites" check box under the security options; however firefox still retains the login ID. I don't want this to occur. What is going on?

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 11.0.10 Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 15.17.20050 Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.1.16
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape: Adobe Reader Version Version 2015.017.20050 Note: Other Software is offered in the download.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Type about:preferences#security<enter> in the address bar.

To check the passwords you have listed, press Saved Logins.

If the Password Manager is not being used, then it could be the built-in form filler (or an add-on).

Type about:preferences#privacy<enter> in the address bar. The button next to History, select Use Custom Settings.

At the bottom of the page, turn on Clear History When Firefox Closes. At the far right, press the Settings button. Turn on Cache and Form And Search History.