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Cannot set my home page and user names/passwords do not save/autofill.

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fryertuc
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My old home page google.com/ig does not save when I try to restore it as my home page. When I sign into gmail, I must input username/password every time, and I am no longer asked to save info for any signin on any site.

My old home page google.com/ig does not save when I try to restore it as my home page. When I sign into gmail, I must input username/password every time, and I am no longer asked to save info for any signin on any site.

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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"
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cor-el
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Chosen Solution

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"
fryertuc
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Problem solved. Thank you.