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why can't i change my security settings so that my passwords are saved when i open up. they used to be until did an update?

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can't check box in security settings for auto sign ins

can't check box in security settings for auto sign ins

Réiteach roghnaithe

OK, So I hit the REFRESH FIREFOX button and it solved the problem!

Open a tab and it already has the saved user name and password.

Thanks for all the help.

Joe

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hi, which security software are you using?

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avast, that doesn't appear to be the problem

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thanks. firefox won't save your passwords when you've set it up to run in permanent private browsing mode ("never remember history" in the options > privacy panel).

Settings for privacy, browsing history and do-not-track

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thanks but it is not set up that way. don't use private.

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could you go to the firefox menu ≡ > help ? > troubleshooting information, copy the contents of that page and paste them here into a reply on the forum? this might give us a clue what is going on...

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Réiteach Roghnaithe

OK, So I hit the REFRESH FIREFOX button and it solved the problem!

Open a tab and it already has the saved user name and password.

Thanks for all the help.

Joe