RoboForm & Chrome » RoboForm Forum

1. Claudiu
   
   

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   Yes, they have an alpha version that works with Chrome. Actually, it seems that Chrome doesn't have yet a stable add-on framework, so this alpha version works with Chromium, which practically it's the same as Chrome.

   So what you can do to test the integration between Roboform and Chrome:

   • There's no need to install this anymore since RoboformforChromium.exe already contains the installer for Chromium 3.0 too (so if you have Chromium 4 installed you need to uninstall it first)
   • Make sure you have the latest version of Roboform, so if you don't download and install it here: RoboForm 6.9.97
   • Download and install after that Roboform for Chrome here (it includes the setup for Chromium): RoboformForChromium
   • Run Chromium and you'll see the Roboform toolbar attached at the end of the browser.
   • Any bugs should be submitted via support.roboform.com

   This is an adapter, just like they use with Firefox, and just like it was with Firefox in time they'll integrate it as a toolbar at the top. Right now this alpha version of Roboform works with Chromium, until Chrome has a stable add-on framework. Details about Roboform for Chrome/Chromium are here. Thank you roboform developers, reading from that page it seems that there was a lot of work to do and it seems that they collaborated directly with Google/Apple for this:

   Google Chrome does not yet have a stable and public add-on framework in the same way that Firefox does. Their add-on framework in in development. There are very few add-ons publicly available from any software provider, including us. However, our developers have been in constant communication with Google for the past few months and have done most of the leg work. When Google finalizes their public extensions framework, you can rest assured that RoboForm will work for Google Chrome within a very short time.

   And here's how it looks like:
   

   Disclaimer: Some of my posts contain affiliate links (e.g. RoboForm).

   Posted 5 months ago #

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   Im having major troubles with this. is anyone else?

   It seems to work for me for a few hours, and then it just quits working. I have to uninstall and reinstall chromium before it works again. Roboform still works fine in ie and firefox.

   Maybe its because i disabled the roboform taskbar at the bottom? I do this in all the browsers, and they still work. Maybe i should leave it in chromium? How do i get the taskbar back?

   Is anyone else having this problem?

   Posted 5 months ago #

3. Claudiu
   
   

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   In order to enable the toolbar you have to delete this registry entry, so go to Start-Run type regedit and press ok, then browse to this key and delete it (do a backup of your registry before you do any changes, that's recommended usually):
   

   
   REGEDIT4

   [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Siber Systems\RoboForm]
   "LowerToolbarVisiblechrome.exe"=-
   

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   i deleted it. and it didnt work. i manually changed the value data to 1 (enable) and it didnt work either.

   I had to completely uninstally chromium, and reinstall it for it to work again. But at least i got it.

   I tried this before, and i think it didnt work because i didnt delete all the data then, i dunno, but i got it back.

   hopefully it'll continue to work now with the toolbar on. will see though.

   thanks for replying

   i was scared for a second, thought i'd have to go back to firefox ha.
   cant wait til the final stable version is on chrome.

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5. 2Wheeler
   
   

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   Is there any install method (or regedit tweaks) possible to make this alpha work for v3x Iron?
   Thanks

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6. Claudiu
   
   

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   I'm sure that for now only Chromium is supported, but in the final version everything using the Chromium source code will be compatible with Roboform. For those that don't know, Iron Chrome (or Chrome Iron) is a browser based on the Chromium source code, but having the following modifications:

   • No unique user-ID
   • No user-specific information is sent to Google
   • No alternative error messages
   • Crash information is not sent to Google
   • No Google updater

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7. ewyrick
   
   

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   As near as I can tell, I've been hijacked. Nothing nefarious, I'm sure. But, the effect is the same. Everything was working fine until I installed Chromium. It became my default browser. I cannot change that. The file type URL: Hyper text ect. is now gone. Nothing works. If I uninstall Chromium, hyperlinks don't work (except in browsers, of course.) So, until I do a total restore, an incredibly onerous task, I decided I'd live with Chromium. But, Roboform only appears in it when when I start Chromium from the Start menu. If I start it from a hyperlink, no Roboform appears. And, my system restore turns out to be corrupt as well. Don't know why. All in all I wish I'd have just waited until Roboform and Chrome were stable.

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8. Claudiu
   
   

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   Well for me at least Chromium asked if I wanted to set it as a default browser; of course I chose to customize the installation (kind of deceiving from them). Anyway, here's how you can remove Chromium as default browser:

   In Windows XP:
   1. Go to your Control Panel
   2. (Classic View) Open Add or Remove Programs
   3. Select Set Program Access and Defaults and choose Custom
   4. On Choose a default Web browser, choose one of your existing web browser
   5. OK

   In Windows Vista:
   1. Go to your Control Panel
   2. (Classic View) Open Default Programs
   3. Click Set program access and computer defaults.
   4. Select Custom, you need to click the drop down to view the list.
   5. On Choose a default web browser, select one of it.
   6. OK

   As for the hyperlink file associations, you can add a new filetype and assign it to your browser if it was deleted, and if not, just right-click it and select Open With and then check the "Always use this program to open this type of file" (or something similar) when you select your browser.

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9. ewyrick
   
   

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   Thanks for responding. Unfortunately, none of that works for me.

   - When asked if I wanted to make Chrome my default browser, I unchecked the option. Didn't matter. It became the default browser anyway.
   - I had already done what you suggested in the control panel. Doesn't matter what I check and save. Chrome remains the default browser.
   - the "Open With" option is not available when right clicking on any of the hyperlinks I've tried.
   - Even though all this became apparent immediately after installing the Roboform for Chromium program, it seems suspicious for some kind of malware. I've exceedingly careful regarding that and am well protected. I have scanned with a number of programs and have found nothing.
   - Even though all that is happening, I wouldn't be bothered too much because I'm soon buying a new computer and will be restoring this one. The biggest deal is that even though installing Roboform for Chromium apparently messed up my computer, I'd be OK if Roboform would appear in Chromium. It doesn't when I use a hyperlink. It'll only appear when I select the program from the program file. Any suggestion on that?

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10. HumbleOpinion
    
    

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    I'm finding that Chromium with the Roboform extension is very unstable. Frequent crashes or it will just hang on a page with the hourglass spinning. I have to open task manager to halt the program. I recognize that it is beta and I am wavering between uninstalling it or not.

    As for the location of the toolbar, I prefer it on the bottom.

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11. Claudiu
    
    

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    I experienced some crashes too, mainly on pages with flash objects, so the solution is to wait for a more stable release. If any of you are able to reproduce a bug, you can contact support.roboform.com as they'll be able to fix them this way.

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    damn thing quit working for me again. seems to be random. This time i never even closed the toolbar, it just stopped showing up after loading chrome. i give up.

    Plus chromium seems to crash on me a bit too much.

    sad. I really wanted to get away from firefx

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    I installed chromium and RF toolbar came up at the bottom. But every single login I try says the site is not available. So I guess I will stick with Firefox until I can use RF with Chrome, itself.

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    I have been watching this site for awhile, eagerly awaiting the release of roboform for chrome. Been busy the past month, but a friend told me that there was finally an alpha release.

    I installed on Sunday and have been trying it out as much as I can (when I remember to open chrome instead of firefox). So far I haven't experienced any crashes.

    My wish list is as follows:
    - if we could get this as an extension so that we can add it to our own chrome (I have chrome 4 installed with a bunch of extensions, but I can live with roboformchrome in the meanwhile).
    - pages that pop up with an apache login prompt aren't getting tied to roboform; that is, I cannot use roboform to enter the login credentials

    Posted 4 months ago #

15. aaronslennon
    
    

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    Those of us who have many licenses for roboform have been waiting to be able to use it on chrome It is really great. THANKS ROBOFORM TEAM!!

    One issue I would like to report is the following use case.

    1) If I start chrome the roboform toolbar does not attach.
    2) if I click a link and chrome starts automatically as the default browser then the toolbar attaches fine and seems to work great.

    currently as a work around I just click a link to start chrome but it would be good if you have a better solution for me.

    Grateful to have roboform in chrome,
    Aaron

    Posted 3 months ago #

16. userlerueda
    
    

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    Anyone knows if now that Google has implemented an extension framework, will Roboform be available as an extension for Chrome (not Chromium)?

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17. Claudiu
    
    

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    userlerueda - 23 hours ago  » 
    Anyone knows if now that Google has implemented an extension framework, will Roboform be available as an extension for Chrome (not Chromium)?

    Yes they will, and over time I'm sure they'll add a toolbar too. But for now only the alpha build is available.

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18. userlerueda
    
    

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    Thanks, I hope it comes soon. This is the one extension I have been waiting for long time.

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    as a paying Robo form customer I am mighty disappointed at how long this is taking. This was supposed to be finished months ago so I wish Robo form would give us more details about exactly what is going on. Chromium is a piece of junk. I used it and it crashed constantly. I don't know who's to blame, chrome or Robo form but I just don't see what the big holdup is. Google has had the extension framework released for some time so could Robo form please give us some insight details and at least tickle our ears by giving us a date when Robo form will be available for chrome NOT chromium. I know you guys have one for chrome so please just release it and we can help you work out the bugs.

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    I Belive your all waisting your time here chrome api don't support top toolbars notice that you can't even install google toolbar let alone roboform so what made you think you would ever see roboform top toolbar in google chrome?i personaly gave up hopping uninstalled chrome and installed FF 3.6 it might not be as fast as chrome but he is fast
    and the diffrence is only in a few miliseconds so it's not critical and that it.

    as long as google chrome developers will not enable a better api for developoing extensssions he will never replace FF as a matter of fact as long as he doesn't have
    roboforom top toolbar i would prefer IE8 over him let along Firefox 3.6

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21. aviramof
    
    

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    here is the truth given by a Level 3 Rising Chromie Star:
    http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=1912f910ae81e0a8&hl=en

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22. spase
    
    

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    Sorry for so long time you're waiting for it.

    The BETA roboform-for-chrome is nearly out. It now works with Chrome, not chromium so does not require costom chromium build.

    To say more, Opera support is on the way...

    Posted 1 month ago #

23. spase
    
    

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    I don't mean "One-button Roboform Extension" that is in fact a bookmarklet packed into extension. Instead, there will be a normal Roboform integration (but the toolbar will be still at the bottom of page, though, I'm thinking on how to put it to the top).

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24. spase
    
    

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    Okay, Roboform-for-Chrome (not for custom Chromium build; for Chrome) extension alpha build is out. Anyone wanna test?

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    @spase:

    Sure! I'd be very pleased...

    Martin

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26. khris
    
    

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    I'd be very happy to test it

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27. Imperceptible
    
    

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    I would love to test it!

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28. spase
    
    

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    Notes.
    1. New versions appears several times a week. The next version appear, I drop a message here.
    2. NOT implemented in ver.1.0.5:
    - Basic authentication
    - Autosave
    - Multi-frame document support
    - Some issues when filling from Identity
    - Auto-submit form works partially.

    3. Current versions WON'T work on non-HTTP pages; to make the Roboform toolbar appear, you must open any http:// page, say, www.google.com. On Google Last-Visited page and about:blank page the toolbar won't appear.

    4. The button on Chrome toolbar works exactlty the same way as official 1-Button Roboform Extension for RoboformOnline. Don't be surprised if you click it.

    5. Please DO NOT ask any questions to Roboform Support as support guys know nothing until the version is officially released. You may write directly to me. If you have any suggestions (not questions), you may use Roboform Support too.

    http://www.kovrik.com/pvt/spase/roboform.crx

    Similar things will be in a time available for Opera too.

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29. unseenpunk
    
    

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    @spase first let me say that I am loving me some roboform toolbar in Chrome. I love having the full functionality.

    Found a bug or two that i would like to report:

    1. While the extension is active (not disabled) spacing for the navigation bar on the left side of the screen is messed up in gmail.

    2. While the extension is active (not disabled) a white box in the upper left corner is present in google reader which obscures some of the controls in google reader.

    When I disable the extension via the extensions menu in Chrome, these problems go away so I am 99% sure they are being caused by the extension.

    This may be due to the lack of multiframe document support mentioned in your release notes?

    I am running version 1.0.5.0 of the roboform extension with 4.1.249.1017 unknown (39874) of chrome on win xp.

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    2unseenpunk
    Tnx, this is definitely a bug. To be fixed in next build.

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    @spase: I too got it working with chrome 4.0.249.89 on win xp.

    But on Windows 7 x64 i never get the lower toolbar. Looking with procmon i see that the plugin file nprobo1.dll never gets loaded...

    Thank you for your effort, it's greatly appreciated!

    Martin

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32. meixger
    
    

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    @spase:

    On my work pc with is also Windows 7 x64 the lower toolbar is working with chrome 5.0.335.1

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33. spase
    
    

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    Version 1.0.6 uploaded. Added initial support for multi-frame
    documents.

    http://www.kovrik.com/pvt/spase/roboform.crx

    Bug on http://mail.live.com (no Roboform toolbar on that page) needs to
    be investigated more and NOT fixed in this build.

    x64 issues still need investigation as Roboform itself is win32 app and nprobo1.dll too.

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34. unseenpunk
    
    

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    Good stuff... not sure if there was an attempt to address the google problems with this build but just reporting in that they are still present.

    Gmail side bar spacing still messed up.
    Google reader still has big white box in upper left of screen obscuring controls.
    Also noticed a white box covering the upper left corner of spreadsheets opened in google docs.
    Noticed this same big white square again, this time in the lower left corner of Mint.com login page (https://wwws.mint.com/login.event) and on many many other websites with colored backgrounds.

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35. spase
    
    

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    Roboform Adapter uses NSAPI plugin to do interaction between browser (Chrome) and Roboform. This plugin should be inserted into document. The square you see is just a plugin placeholder. I'll set its size to 0x0 in the next build.

    Please note, 1.0.6.1 *can* chash if you use "Fill&Submit". As a _temporary_ workaround please use "FillForms" instead.

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    I'm using Chrome 4.1.249.1021 & RoboForm Version: 1.0.6.1.

    Seems to be working just fine except for when I go to Yahoo Mail, there is a big white box that covers of the upper left corner of the page. Therefore I can't see or use the Check Mail, New & Search buttons as well as the inbox, drafts, sent, spam, trash & contacts buttons.

    If I disable the Roboform extension and reload the page it works just fine & once I re-enable it's back.

    Here's a screen shot.

    Thanks so much - I'm so stoked that a truly functional Roboform is working with Chrome now!
    -Chris

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37. davidw
    
    

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    I'm using Chrome 4.1.249.1025 with Roboform 1.0.6.1. I was once able to use the toolbar at the bottom, but now it won't show up. I've tried disabling/enabling the extension, removing/reinstalling, but I can't get the toolbar again. Is there something I'm missing that makes the toolbar show up? I'm on a 'www' page, not the default chrome landing page.

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38. ericc2728
    
    

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    Hey guys, am i missing something, trying to install roboform through the link posted from http://www.kovrik.com/pvt/spase/roboform.crx, from spase, and it's just installing the bookmarklet not the actual embedded application. thanks for your help

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39. spase
    
    

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    http://www.kovrik.com/pvt/spase/roboform.crx

    Version 1.0.7 uploaded.

    Fixed crashes on FillSubmit.
    Fixed "Big-Blank-Rectangle" bug.
    If user accidentally closes Roboform toolbar, it automatically
    reappears on next Chrome instance.

    Posted 3 days ago #

40. spase
    
    

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    Roboform toolbar appears ONLY if you open ANY http[s] page, say, http://www.google.com. I decided not to remove bookmarklet functionality in this extension. So you have 1) (local) Robo toolbar on Internet pages and 2) Robo Online if you click chrome toolbar button.

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41. unseenpunk
    
    

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    Im running chrome 4.1.249.1030 with roboform 1.0.7 and I've still got the white square bug, its at the bottom of every page with a colored background and also gmails spacing is still messed up as well as the white square hovering over the controls in google reader.
    Screens below:

    Gmail's sidebar looks like this only when the roboform extension is active:
    Gmail

    Netflix

    Also, question about future plans: Are you planning anything to solve the problem with the roboform toolbar siting at the bottom of the browser covering the status bar of the browser (which shows what address is loading and where links are directing you when you mouseover them)??

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42. spase
    
    

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    unseenpunk
    Yes, there will be future fixes for "big-blank-rectangle".

    As for future plans. For robo toolbar positioning, there will be two possibilities:
    1. Put it to the bottom of the page in a way as "integrated" Chromium solution does. But it will require starting Chrome with special command-line switch (need to modify shortcut that starts Chrome): --enable-extension-toolstrip.
    2. Use kinda "context menu" that will be availabled through a button on chrome toolbar.

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43. spase
    
    

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    As a temporary solution, you may decrease browser window's height. If there's a place below browser window, Robo puts toolbar there.

    Posted 2 days ago #

44. spase
    
    

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    Version 1.0.7.1 uploaded. Changes are cosmetic such as removing bookmarklet code etc. Master dll is the same as in 1.0.7.

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45. unseenpunk
    
    

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    Thanks, things are coming right along. Gotta get that white square bug fixed, its pretty annoying and impacts usability on certain pages (gmail, yahoo mail, google docs, google reader...many others)

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46. ericc2728
    
    

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    4.1.249.1030 with roboform 1.0.7, EXTREMELY slow when loading pages. Sometimes it's so slow i get the "plugin not responsive, do you want to stop?" message

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47. unseenpunk
    
    

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    Roboform toolbar is having difficultly showing up on the following pages, the only way to get it to show up is to hit refresh about a hundred times. Even though it shows up it will not fill the password and user name boxes. I would imagine that there are many other pages roboform is not playing well with....

    http://www.pineconeresearch.com/ <----seems form filling is working off and on, but mostly off.

    http://sgsb2.sona-systems.com/

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48. unseenpunk
    
    

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    By the way, I was able to make the big white box disappear by changing the code in the cc.js file the following way (which I'm sure you are fully aware of the effects of doing so). But more importantly changing it this way fixes the bugs with the white rectangle affecting the functionality of yahoo mail, google reader, gmail....etc!! :-)

    e = document.createElement('embed');
    e.id = "embed1robo";
    e.type = "application/chrome-npruntime-roboform-adapter";
    e.style.width=0;
    e.style.height=0;

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