Some security websites (such as PayPal & Bank of America) have special flags embedded in their pages that tell Firefox to not save their passwords. I recently came across a method that overrides these flags and allows Firefox to save passwords for any and all websites. Note: Only do this on computers that you and only you have access to!

1. Navigate to your Firefox components installation directory. (Usually located: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\)
2. Open the following file with wordpad: nsLoginManager.js
3. Search for the following block of code:

_isAutocompleteDisabled : function (element) {
if (element && element.hasAttribute("autocomplete") &&
element.getAttribute("autocomplete").toLowerCase() == "off")
return true;
return false;
},

4. Change the line that currently says “return true;” to say “return false;”
5. The block of text should now look like this:

_isAutocompleteDisabled : function (element) {
if (element && element.hasAttribute("autocomplete") &&
element.getAttribute("autocomplete").toLowerCase() == "off")
return false;
return false;
},

6. Save your changes and restart Firefox.

There you go, Firefox should offer to remember all passwords, regardless of their security level. Remember… only do this on your personal computer! PS: If you’re not currently using Firefox… for heaven’s sake… why not!?!? Get Firefox

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