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Question

How do I stop Explorer asking to save password

May 21, 2017 4:36PM PDT

I cannot figure out why my computer keeps asking me to save and remember my password. Been working on it for 3 hours. I've tried unchecking auto complete, and  regedit to no avail.  Thanks!

Post was last edited on May 21, 2017 4:40 PM PDT

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Not all sites allow password saving.
May 21, 2017 5:01PM PDT

Let's hear more. What site?

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All sites requiring passwords...its
May 21, 2017 6:07PM PDT

All password required websites...facebook, hotmail, I screen shot it but I can download attachments to here. Thanks

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Since all, the simple things to try.
May 22, 2017 9:05AM PDT

1. Reset IE. (how is on the web).
2. Use other browsers.

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IE 11 Auto Complete
May 27, 2017 7:45AM PDT

Try this: Tools, Internet Options, Content, Auto Complete Settings, Un-check User Names and Passwords.

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Thanks
May 27, 2017 8:48AM PDT

Thank you I tried but didnt work

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You have tried...
May 27, 2017 7:55AM PDT
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Remember Passwords..
May 28, 2017 11:12PM PDT

@Zouch Thanks for sharing the link friends it's really useful link. Happy

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Issue resolved
May 27, 2017 8:53AM PDT

Thanks everyone for the help. I discovered it was the HP SimplePass software installed by HP and not IE. Thanks again for all your help

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Good to know.
Jun 12, 2017 4:51AM PDT

Thank you for updating us that this is now resolved. By the way, how'd you figured it out? Just in case others might find it useful or if this can help others too.

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Do you have it set to
Jun 1, 2017 4:15AM PDT

delete browsing history on exit of browser? I use CCleaner and I only get prompted after it runs and cleans the cache. This may be what is happening.