My wife's computer won't log on to the bank account

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The discussion revolves around a technical issue where a participant's wife is unable to log onto her Wells Fargo bank account using Firefox, despite being able to access it through Chrome. The conversation explores troubleshooting steps and potential solutions related to browser functionality.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that deleting cookies and history did not resolve the issue on Firefox.
  • Another suggests trying a different browser and considers uninstalling and reinstalling Firefox.
  • A later reply confirms that the login works on Chrome, raising the question of whether to reinstall Firefox.
  • One participant mentions that built-up cache might cause problems that are not resolved by clearing cookies and history.
  • There is a suggestion to check if "Saved Logins" were deleted, which was confirmed not to be the case.
  • Popup blockers and ad blockers are mentioned as potential obstacles to the login process.
  • A participant inquires about any error messages encountered during the login attempt, which leads to the revelation that the page simply logs out without an error message.
  • The original poster indicates a plan to reload Firefox in a couple of days, as the issue is not urgent.

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Participants express various troubleshooting suggestions, but there is no consensus on a definitive solution to the problem with Firefox. Multiple approaches are discussed without agreement on which is most effective.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention potential issues with browser versions and cache that may not be resolved through standard clearing methods. The discussion does not resolve the underlying technical issue.

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My wife cannot log onto Wells Fargo account. She talked to the WF assistants, they directed her to delete cookies and history. Still doesn't work. She tried on my computer, it works. So problem is on her computer.

She uses FireFox, I went in, deleted ALL history( thousands of them), I deleted all the cookies and instruct FireFox to delete cookies every time it closes. Still doesn't work. Any suggestion?

I tried telling her the computer hate her, that doesn't help either!

Thanks
 
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Have you tried any other browser? Maybe also try uninstalling and re-installing Firefox.
 
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Wrichik Basu said:
Have you tried any other browser? Maybe also try uninstalling and re-installing Firefox.
Yes, I just about to post, she can get in no problem on Chrome. Should I re-install FireFox?
Thanks
 
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yungman said:
Should I re-install FireFox?
Try it. Sometimes built-up cache causes these problems, and that is not cleared even if you clear all cookies/browsing history.
 
I've had lots of sites warning that my version of the firefox browser is no longer supported.
 
Did you delete "Saved Logins"?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Did you delete "Saved Logins"?
No, we never even save the password.

Thanks
 
Popup blockers and ad blockers can defeat the login process.
 
I hate to ask this but...

What happens when she tries to log in? Is there any error message?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
I hate to ask this but...

What happens when she tries to log in? Is there any error message?
No, it just say thank you and log out!

Thanks, it's working with Chrome, I am going to reload FireFox for her in two days. Grandson is visiting for two days, he'll be going back to college Wednesday, so I am not going to do anything before that, it's not urgent anymore. Worst comes to worst is stay with Chrome.

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