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After refreshing firefox, my stored passwords did not work.

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After refreshing firefox, my stored passwords did not work. I moved the key3.db and logins.json files in from old firefox data. Now most passwords are stored again, but some specific websites seem to have password-related issues just on Firefox:

- my pge.com account won't let me make a new password. However it works fine in Chrome.

- my nest.com account won't let me update the saved password. However it works fine in Safari.

I don't see the pattern, except that it's password-related and Firefox related. Any thoughts?

After refreshing firefox, my stored passwords did not work. I moved the key3.db and logins.json files in from old firefox data. Now most passwords are stored again, but some specific websites seem to have password-related issues just on Firefox: - my pge.com account won't let me make a new password. However it works fine in Chrome. - my nest.com account won't let me update the saved password. However it works fine in Safari. I don't see the pattern, except that it's password-related and Firefox related. Any thoughts?

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Why did you refresh Firefox?

During a refresh, the password files are copied from the old to the new. there should not have been a problem. But if there is, you still have the originals.

Were the old passwords just gone, or were some, many still there?

What about the rest of your data, any problems?

<<Why did you refresh Firefox?>> Firefox displayed a message that it was running slowly and recommended I refresh Firefox.

<<Were the old passwords just gone, or were some, many still there?>> They were gone.

<<What about the rest of your data, any problems?>> No other issues.

dstavis said

my pge.com account won't let me make a new password.

The website or Firefox?

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/saved-password-editor/ Saved Password Editor Adds the ability to create and edit entries in the password manager.

The website. Then, like I said, it worked fine w/ a different browser.

Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.

  • Clear the Cache and
  • Remove Cookies

Warning ! ! This will log you out of sites you're logged in to. You may also lose any settings for that website.

Type about:preferences<enter> in the address bar.

  • Cookies; Select Privacy. Under History, select

Firefox will Use Custom Settings. Press the button on the right side called Show Cookies. Use the search bar to look for the site. Note; There may be more than one entry. Remove All of them.

  • Cache; Select Advanced > Network. Across from

Cached Web Content, Press Clear Now.

If there is still a problem, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). While you are in safe mode;

Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select General. Look for and turn off Use Hardware Acceleration.

Then restart. Poke around safe websites. Are there any problems?

Try to rename/remove the permissions.sqlite file in the Firefox profile folder.

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