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Passwords not being saved in 9.0.1, never had this problem with previous versions

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When one logs into a site which requires a user name/ password, eg Bmail, firefox usually asks if user wants this data saved. This version is not doing so, and I have no passwords tho my password and master password fot firefox have been set. Never had this problem before

When one logs into a site which requires a user name/ password, eg Bmail, firefox usually asks if user wants this data saved. This version is not doing so, and I have no passwords tho my password and master password fot firefox have been set. Never had this problem before

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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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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"

See also: