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Cannot edit passwords in Thunderbird because I have no Windows passwd set

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sam.kap
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In Thunderbird 78.4.3 when I go to edit my passwords an alert appears asking for my Windows password. I do not have a password set in my Windows 10 [20H2] platform. This is a new request not seen in previous builds. I removed key3.db file as recommended without success. I do not wish to setup a master password. Any solution would be greatly appreciated.

In Thunderbird 78.4.3 when I go to edit my passwords an alert appears asking for my Windows password. I do not have a password set in my Windows 10 [20H2] platform. This is a new request not seen in previous builds. I removed key3.db file as recommended without success. I do not wish to setup a master password. Any solution would be greatly appreciated.

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Open Config. editor (Options/General) and double-click security.osreauthenticator.blank_password to true, restart TB. There are some other steps to make the setting permanent:

https://forums.mozfr.org/viewtopic.php?t=144633

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Open Config. editor (Options/General) and double-click security.osreauthenticator.blank_password to true, restart TB. There are some other steps to make the setting permanent:

https://forums.mozfr.org/viewtopic.php?t=144633

sam.kap
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Thxs sfhowes for the support posting on French mozilla. I was able to follow their instructions and now the settings are permanent to the current version.