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I'm running Forefox 6.0 and the Password Manager pop up is not showing when entering a password even though I have ticked the box to save passwords in Tools Options

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How do I get the pop up asking if I wish Firefox to remember passwords? I have ticked the box in Tools>Options>Security

How do I get the pop up asking if I wish Firefox to remember passwords? I have ticked the box in Tools>Options>Security

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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"