21 July, 2007

How to run Roboform 6.9.4 in Flock 0.9.1

I have been using Flock for two weeks. I love it. All of my favourite Firefox extensions work in Flock, except for one. And, it's an important one. The Roboform Toolbar for Firefox is a truly useful and (more importantly) unrivaled extension. No other password manager can match Roboform. I have spent two entire days looking for a (preferably free) Roboform replacement. Let me save you the time. There is no password manager available for Windows XP that can match Roboform in security and convenience.

What is so good about Roboform?
Roboform integrates right into the browser, and requires one click to save a passcard. The next time you visit that website, before you log in, Roboform will bring the appropriate passcard to your attention. Roboform allows you to insert your username and password and log in all with one click. You never have to type that user name and password again.

Roboform works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. This is great because Roboform will log me in to Outlook Web Access (for my MARCS email), even if I open this page in IE Tab, so that the advanced features of Outlook are enabled.

So what's the problem?
Unfortunately, since my migration to Flock a fortnight ago, I have had to go without Roboform. Roboform only supports up to Flock 0.7, and I am running the brand-spanking-new Flock 0.9.1. After two weeks of typing in my Outlook Web Access userID and password manually *shudder*, I am very pleased to announce that I have managed to get the current Roboform 6.9.4 to run in the current Flock 0.9.1. Don't believe me? Check out the screenshot.


Every problem has a solution
There is a browser compatibility page on the Roboform web site. Instead of installing the Flock 0.5.11 - 0.7.* XPI file, install the Firefox 2.0 - 2.0.0.* XPI file. Many Firefox extensions work in Flock, and guess what, this is one of them. Enjoy using Roboform in Flock 0.9.1.

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