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Unable to show or export passwords
I am on Edge Version 90.0.818.46. Using the show password or export passwords buttons brings up the Windows Security popup on which I can enter my password/pin. Whether I enter my pin or password...
I only wanted to export the passwords because I wasnt able to show them. I do sometimes use a vpn and always have, but it's generally disconnected.
Yes, Windows Hello PIN is configured and windows is linked by my microsoft account. The pin is what I use to unlock my pc and also always used to show the password on edge.
I just remembered some (maybe) related information. I have recently upgraded the hardware on this machine and had to re-activate windows using the "replaced hardware" option. Since then I have been unable to use the show password feature. (Might be a coincidence though)
Yes, Windows Hello PIN is configured and windows is linked by my microsoft account. The pin is what I use to unlock my pc and also always used to show the password on edge.
I just remembered some (maybe) related information. I have recently upgraded the hardware on this machine and had to re-activate windows using the "replaced hardware" option. Since then I have been unable to use the show password feature. (Might be a coincidence though)
Have you tried creating a new Edge profile with the same account on the default settings?
Edge doesnt allow signing in with the same profile twice. But this even happens when there is no account linked whatsoever and I use the default empty profile.
- But do you know the password for your Microsoft account? Or just a Pin?
Yes I know both. I was actually able to recover the passwords using a second pc. I logged into my account and let it sync and there it was able to show/export the passwords.
So I assume there is something wrong with my current windows installation and I will re-install Windows.
Oddly enough, I tested Chrome as well, and there the pin works perfectly fine as well.