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    Firefox strange issue

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by CooLMinE, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. CooLMinE

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    Whenever im trying to log into my router (in other sites too with similar login),i get a popup (like all of us do) to type the user/pass. When i press a letter the login frame just disappears, says wrong password and then comes back with the letter i typed. Any ideas ?
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 31, 2008
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    Does it work in IE?
     
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  3. CooLMinE

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    Yeap :)
     
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  5. CooLMinE

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    Not running NoScript addons, heres the list of the addons im using.
     

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  6. Jakpro

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    Maybe check your stored passwords and see if there is a saved one for your router? If there is one, then delete it.

    Then sign on to the router.

    (just a guess)
     
    Jakpro, Dec 31, 2008
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  7. CooLMinE

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    Nop, dont have any saved passwords at all, never use that feature.
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 31, 2008
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    hmm try clearing your passwords or use password manager like Sxipper
     
    vinumsv, Dec 31, 2008
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  9. CooLMinE

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    Ive already deleted all the data (when i uninstalled firefox 5 times to try a different version).

    I think i might have a software that conflicts with Firefox and not IE, since i just noticed it does that to all 5 versions i just tried.
     
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    Tada.... :p

    Found the problem, Vitakey (fingerprint software) apparently conflicts with Firefox but not with IE.

    Theres a feature that you can basically use your fingerprints to login to sites instead of typing the passwords. Apparently disabling that feature removes the problem :)
     
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    Glad that you found it! Good sleuthing!
     
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  12. Wishmaker

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    Use what works ;).
     
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  13. CooLMinE

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    Trying to figure a way around it, since its a nice feature, no need to type users/pass. But apparently there arent many programs out there that support the M17's fingerprint hardware AND firefox :(
     
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    Shame you have to disable things just to use firefox.
     
    Wishmaker, Jan 1, 2009
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  15. CooLMinE

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    I dislike IE :p
    Dont ask me why, since i changed from IE to firefox i never thought of going back. I can modify firefox the way i want :)
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 1, 2009
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    i don't wanna flame and am not trying to make you switch :rolleyes: , i'm only curious: did you try Opera, would it work with M17's fingerprint hardware?
     
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  17. CooLMinE

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    Nop only tested IE and firefox with this issue. Last time i tested opera it was probably around v5 :)

    At the moment im trying to see if theres a way to fix it, apparently a few other users with fingerprint devices had the same issue. There are a few plugins for Firefox in order to work with programs like these but sadly none of them work for the M17
    (most of them work for the micro$oft fingerprint hardware :(
     
    CooLMinE, Jan 1, 2009
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    Just as you can't use MS update with Firefox proper you can with IE tab. I'd try that.
     
    Hiker, Jan 1, 2009
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