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morningglory

(2,336 posts)
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 06:47 PM Nov 2016

I have found that using Chrome as a browser solved a lot of my pc problems, but

When I link to DU via Chrome it doesn't know my username. The old IE DU remembers my username. I can't remember my password. When I go into Chrome to set up my password it sends a thingy to my cell phone. I get it and it wants me to type "yes". I can't type on the screen.
I miss the favorites capability. by the way.

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I have found that using Chrome as a browser solved a lot of my pc problems, but (Original Post) morningglory Nov 2016 OP
Sounds like Egnever Nov 2016 #1
Check out Nirsoft's IE Passview. Thor_MN Nov 2016 #2
Many thanks! morningglory Nov 2016 #3
 

Egnever

(21,506 posts)
1. Sounds like
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 06:52 PM
Nov 2016

You have two factor authentication turned on. You don't need to type yes on your phone just press it.

It also sounds like you turned off the ability for chrome to remember passwords. That you can turn back on in the advanced settings.

And lastly favorites are in chrome but they are called bookmarks you should be able to access them near the top right of your browser or by clicking on the three horizontal lines and choosing bookmarks.

If you have a Google account chrome is a no brainer. It is just a superior browser to IE.

 

Thor_MN

(11,843 posts)
2. Check out Nirsoft's IE Passview.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 09:54 PM
Nov 2016
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/internet_explorer_password.html


The download links are towards the bottom of the page. This will tell you what stored passwords are for any site that have saved.

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