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DianMayfield
02-14-2015, 10:03 AM
My second computer lost the stored forum password during a virus scan (probably deleted the cookie). How do you reset the password if you have lost it? It prompts for the current one on here to change it.

Thanks!

bergerud
02-14-2015, 10:18 AM
Don't you just log on again? It asks if you want to be remembered. Confirm and it adds the cookie.

DianMayfield
02-14-2015, 10:24 AM
I don't remember what the password is, it's been over a year :( Most sites have a way to reset your password and it e-mails a link to reset... If the option is there, I don't see it.

bergerud
02-14-2015, 10:43 AM
I see what you are saying. I could not find a way either. You may be able to find you password from your browser. In Firefox - options - security will give you a list of saved passwords.

bergerud
02-14-2015, 10:48 AM
Maybe you can change your password on the computer which remembers it. (under settings - edit profile)

DianMayfield
02-14-2015, 10:54 AM
Yup, that's where it is asking for the current password - Feeling pretty bone-headed at the moment

bergerud
02-14-2015, 10:59 AM
Mine had the password remembered in the edit box.

bergerud
02-14-2015, 11:02 AM
Just go ahead with a wrong password. It will give you the option to have change password instructions emailed.

DianMayfield
02-14-2015, 11:16 AM
That did it! I did have to go through all 5 attempts before getting the option to have it reset. Now I have to wait the 15 Minutes before I can log in.

This detailed for the next person that needs to reset :)