Does clearing cache erase my passwords saved on firefox

I would like to clear my cache (never did) does it erase passwords saved by firefox
== This happened ==
Not sure how often

There is usually no need to clear the cache.
Firefox will automatically remove items to make room for new items if the cache reaches the limit that you have set.
Only in case of problems when pages do not load properly then you may need to clear the cache and in such cases you can still try to override the cache.
You can reload the page and bypass the cache with:
* Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
* Press Ctrl + F5 or press Shift + Ctrl + R (Windows,Linux)
* Press Shift + Cmd + R (MAC)
See [[Keyboard shortcuts]] and [[Mouse shortcuts]]
It never hurts to have a backup of your profile data.
See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup and [[Backing up your information]]
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Password_Manager#Backing_up_and_restoring_passwords
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Backing_up_and_restoring_bookmarks_-_Firefox

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Does clearing cache remove saved passwords and login?

Does clearing cache remove saved passwords and login?
Apparently my FF is slow as a bastard child because of my cache. However, I have loads of user/passwords saved and DO NOT wish to seem them go buh-bye.
What says you?

See:
* [[Backing up your information]]
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Password_Manager#Backing_up_and_restoring_passwords
* Password Exporter: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/2848
Keeping a large History or a problem with an extension is a more likely cause for a slow response then a problem with the cache.
See [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

Does clearing cache & data in Google Services Framework really force OTA updates?

While waiting for Big Red to push the OTA 4.3 update to their Samsung GS3 customers, I read somewhere that clearing the cache + data + selecting Force Stop in the Google Services Framework app [settings>applications manager>all] before checking the device software update status [settings>about phone>software update>check new] would force available OTA updates to the device; however, after repeated attempts, I've been unsuccessful achieving that objective. In fact, after doing all that AND removing both the battery + sim card for 30-60 seconds, the date/time stamp in the update status continues to read the most recent status check.
Though I've seen several claims of success doing this on different devices, has anyone else in the VZW Community tried this and has gotten a successful 'force update' on their GS3?

No, that will not force an update, especially one that does not exist.

In Tools, Options, there is a checkbox that states "ask me before clearing cache" I do not want to be asked. How do I get that box unchecked?

In Tools, Options, there is a checkbox that states "ask me before clearing cache". It was checked by Firefox not me. I do not want to be asked. How do I get that box unchecked?

You are using a very old version of Firefox that is no longer supported.
You should upgrade to the latest Firefox 3.6 version from [http://www.mozilla.com]. Let me know if this fixes the issue.

How do I change a previously saved (in Firefox) online username and password that has now changed?

I try to navigate to the login OR homepage of a password protected site and it sends me into a loading loop or "invalid user name" error page (depending on which portal I attempt to enter through). How do I reset the username and password saved in Firefox? I tried deleting the sites and associated passwords in the security options tab already and it hasn't worked.

Arantha,
Click the document name at the top of the Pages window and choose Browse Versions. See if any of your late changes are there. Also, use Finder to search for files with a similar name, since it's possible that your latest changes were made to a copy of the document and you may be able to find that copy if that's the case.
Jerry

Erased all saved passwords, rebooted, now TB does not ask for new password!

I erased all saved passwords as I've had to change the passwords on my accounts. I then rebooted and now TB does not ask for new password. I have rebooted entire computer and still no change.
Thanks!

I presume you removed the passwords via Tools > Options > Security > Passwords tab.
Do you have these settings in Account Settings:
Tools > Account Settings > Server Settings for the mail account.
* select: 'Check for new messages at start up'
* select: 'check for new messages every eg: 15 minutes'
* select : 'Automatically download new messages'
make other prefered settings and click on OK to save changes.

What exactly does clearing your cache do?

There seems to be a bit of uncertainity going on in Yahoo answers as to whether clearing your flash player cache makes you lose everything in your games..(levels, items, etc.) Someone says they click on "delete all sites" (on the global settings manager) and it makes their games run more smoothly. Somebody else says it will delete ALL info in EVERY game you are playing. Why would anybody want to do that? Does clearing your cache make any game run faster?

Hi,
I don't think that clearing the player's cache will have any noticeable impact on game performance, but I might be wrong. Anyhow, clearing the cache does in fact delete all game info that was stored locally. This might not mean, however, that you will automatically loose all your game stats as these might be saved on the server. It all depends on the game developer, but I'd say that all games that require some sort of login will store the game information online and there's a number of reasons to do that, cache clearing being just one of them. For casual games that don't require a login, it's pretty sure that all game info is stored locally and will be deleted by clearing the cache.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Rui

I use master password & if I change passwords on a site, it doesn't ask to "change" Also doesn't ask to "remember" with new usernames/passwords. Does anyone know how to fix this or add usernames & passwords to saved password page on Firefox.

Firefox (I think version 5, maybe 4) does not ask to "remember" passwords anymore nor does it ask to "change" a password when I've done that. It didn't ask when I changed my Facebook password & I have to log in each time so I removed my username & password for FB on Firefox's "saved password" page. When I've don't that before, it asks to "remember" but doesn't anymore. I use a master password.

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:
*Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting <b>Firefox will: Use custom settings for history</b>
*Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"
The website may be using autocomplete=off to prevent Firefox from saving the name and password.
You can remove autocomplete=off with a bookmarklet to make Firefox save the name and password.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/User_name_and_password_not_remembered
*Saved Password Editor: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/saved-password-editor/

Same thing is happening to me. Adobe has not responded to anyone about this error. It appears that Abobe XI is not compatible with IE 11. I do not get this error when I use Chrome or Firefox. Only IE 11 does this. I have tried clearing cache and cookies.

Same thing is happening to me. Adobe has not responded to anyone about this error. It appears that Abobe XI is not compatible with IE 11. I do not get this error when I use Chrome or Firefox. Only IE 11 does this. I have tried clearing cache and cookies. I even uninstalled and re-installed IE 11. It is still doing it. I am surprized that a company like Adobe would just ignore our posts and leave us hanging this this.
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Does anyone have a solution since Adobe will not respond?
As a last resort I will try uninstalling the Adobe Reader XI and install Adobe Reader 10 instead. It seems to work ok. But when I try to install version 10 the Adobe site tries to install XI. Any ideas?
JimP08758

It worked just fine for me.
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.'''
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]''' {web link}
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'''.
Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?
Then restart.

Videos have stopped playing on all sites, just get black screen. Clearing cache and cookies and restart in safe mode does not fix.

Clearing cache and cookies and restart in safe mode does not fix.

Hi castaway, you are using a old version of firefox . Please update it . goto '''Help->About Firefox''' and it will be automatically updated.

Will not load sites linked from another website--have cleared cache, cookies, history, restarted, checked in Safe Mode--still does not work.

Some sites load fine. But some sites will not load when linked from another web site, or, occasionally, even from my bookmarks. I went through troubleshooting routine--cleared cache and cookies, history, checked in Safe Mode for extensions, etc., but still will not work in Safe Mode. No other problems with computer or browser.

What happens when you click the link that does not open up the new page? Is it a blank page? Does this also happen if you Shift Click the link?
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* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/disinfection/5350 Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller]
* [http://general-changelog-team.fr/en/downloads/viewdownload/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner AdwCleaner] (for more info, see this [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ alternate AdwCleaner download page])
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
[http://windows.microsoft.com/MSE Microsoft Security Essentials] is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]] article.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

Safari will not clear my username and passwords it has saved

I am trying to get Safari to clear saved usernames and passwords from the saved list and it refuses to do so. I've done everything from go into settings and click edit on the usernames and passwords and click remove and even remove all and nothing happens. I've also clicked on file and reset safari and my usernames and passwords still aren't deleted. Whatever happens, I do not want to lose my bookmarks though; those are very important to me.
Thanks,
Travis

HI Travis,
In Safari Preferences - Autofill
Make sure: user names and passwords is deselected.
Open Keychain Access (Applications/Utilities) Select Passwords on the left.
Delete all the keychains for the sites you don't want user names and passwords saved for.
Relaunch Safari.
Carolyn

I'm having to clear cache and cookies daily to have certain favorite websites appear normally - why does that intervention only work for a short period?

I'm having to clear cache and cookies from the tools menu sometimes 2-3 times daily in order to make certain websites appear normally. The websites will have mostly script, which will be placed in columns, and very little in the way of graphics, maybe just a still picture of two. After I clear the cache and cookies, the sites go back to normal, but maybe after a few hours when I go back to the website it will re-appear as described above. The url below is the most commonly affected but it also happens on others like Yahoo news.

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Thunderbird 31.3.0 Mac Yosemite. Thunderbird does not ask for password, when there are no passwords saved

Have deleted account.
Created new existing mail account, enter server details, click test - the server details are found automatically. Then enter password and click ok - then Thunderbird hangs forever while saying that password is ok.
Alternatively - create new existing mail account without entering password, click ok, then procedure goes through, and the email gets created. However, it never asks for password. Even upon restart of Thunderbird and machine. There are no passwords saved under security settings
Please help

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debug1: Reading configuration data /Users/<me>/.ssh/config
debug1: Reading configuration data /etc/ssh_config
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debug1: Connection established.
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Back button no longer works in some specific situations; also, it appears that clearing cache isn't working.

The "back" button no longer works in certain specific situations on certain specific websites -- especially on the very website on which I need to use it very frequently. This has been going on for a couple of weeks.
Also, I noticed today that the "clear cache now" command doesn't seem to be working. Formerly, when I cleared the cache, I had to re-login to those websites that normally "remember" my login (because clearing the cache erased that "memory") -- but today, after using the "clear cache now" command, those websites still "remember" my login, which leads me to believe the cache didn't get cleared. Is there any other way to check whether it got cleared?
I was attempting to clear the cache in the faint hope that this might help the above "back" button problem, as no one has yet given me a solution for this that has worked. One person suggested having Firefox re-create the possibly damaged "places.sqlite" and "places.sqlite-journal" files. I tried this, but there was no change to the problem.
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Websites remembering you and automatically log you in is stored in a cookie.<br />
So you need to remove the cookies to make a website forget you.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Cookies

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