Not too sure what is password protected and not accessible. * What about entering the password manually ? Sorry we can not see your computers or what you are doing so you may need to give further information so we may understand is happening. Passwords are used amongst other things for # Logging into your computer, maybe also into the BIOS settings, or a Network. #Logging into many types of Site or service, including Yahoo webmail # Firefox's Master Password #*[[Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords]] #* [[Reset your Master Password if you've forgotten it]] # Firefox's Sync feature see #* [[How do I set up Firefox Sync?]] #*[[I've lost my Firefox Sync account information - What to do]] #* [[Why can't I sync my passwords?]] What exactly are you having the problem with ?