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i cant find the security and password firefox menu, so that i can change the settings.

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i cant get to the security menu so that i can change settings, i cant find a link and i dont know if i have to log in somewhere, whether its on the internet or in my finder settings somewhere.

i cant get to the security menu so that i can change settings, i cant find a link and i dont know if i have to log in somewhere, whether its on the internet or in my finder settings somewhere.

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  • Firefox > Preferences > Security: Passwords: "Remember passwords for sites"

Clear the cache and the cookies from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).

  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window or otherwise make changes.