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Using Windows 7, 64 bit, Firefox 24. In Security "Save Password" button is greyed out. Have started in Safe Mode, done all steps recommended. Still will not

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cromerd57
cromerd57

Completed recommended steps of Safe Mode, Default Themes, Extensions, Hardware Accelerators. In the Options setup, Security, The box to "Remember Passwords for Sites" is still greyed out & unusable.

Completed recommended steps of Safe Mode, Default Themes, Extensions, Hardware Accelerators. In the Options setup, Security, The box to "Remember Passwords for Sites" is still greyed out & unusable.

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iamjayakumars
iamjayakumars

Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems. See "Creating a profile":

Profile Backup and Restore

philipp
philipp
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hello cromerd57, 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