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15th April 2009, 10:32 AM #1Ring Master
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Username list on show at login
When I log into WWF I only need to type "B" and a list of previously entered usernames appear on show for all to see. If someone was attempting to gain entry by guessing - they have a head start to crack the code. I realise that they would have to guess the password as well.
How can I prevent the list from showing.
I use Firefox, IInet, My Mail, etc.
My Mail shows a list as well from the rest of my family.
Thanks in Advance
Black Ned
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15th April 2009, 10:43 AM #2
In Firefox you need to untick the "Remember what I enter in forms and search bar" box I think
To get there, go to Tools up the top of the browser > Internet Options> Privacy > Untick box in History then OK
And whilst you're there, Tick the Always clear my private data when I close Firefox as well if you don't want it to save anything.Cheers
DJ
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15th April 2009, 10:47 AM #3Ring Master
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Thanks DJ I'll give it ago.
I have never ticked "Remember Me" but maybe my family has at some time.
Black Ned
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15th April 2009, 12:22 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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"remember me" is a site (woodwork forums in this case) thing, it's done with cookies.
If your other computer management is okay, I don't see a problem with it.
The browser history is very useful, I'd be reluctant to turn that off.
In firefox privacy settings, you can unclick "Remember what I type in forms and search bar" and that should do it for you.
Logging out _should_ clear the cookies that keep you logged in.
see http://isay.js.id.au/?q=node/13 for more on Windows.
Short form:
Give every user their own account.
Ensure no regular use is an administrator.
Ensure Administrator accounts are only used for administration such as your regular Windows Update.
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16th April 2009, 09:27 AM #5Ring Master
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Thanks Guys, I followed DJs advice and it worked.
Black Ned
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