Annoying Safari Popup

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Annoying Safari Popup

When I log into Yahoo Mail I get this same popup:

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"Safari wants to use your confidential information
stored in "login.yahoo.com" in your keychain.

Do you want to allow access to this item?

Always Allow Deny Allow"

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Another option would be nice. "DO NOT ASK ME AGAIN!"

Is there any way to kill this popup?

A small item in the grand design. But still annoying!

MacPro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Sep 18, 2010 7:48 AM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Sep 18, 2010 9:16 AM in response to Joseph Pankowski1

If you choose "Always" then the popup shouldn't reappear.

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Answer 2

Sep 21, 2010 9:45 AM in response to Kappy

That would be true if I wanted my confidential information in yahoo to be stored in my keychain.

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"Safari wants to use your confidential information
stored in "login.yahoo.com" in your keychain."
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I do not want my confidential information stored in my keychain.

How do I eliminate keychain? I never use it. Can I delete it?

Many thanks!

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Answer 3

Kappy

Level 10

361,741 points

Sep 21, 2010 9:55 AM in response to Joseph Pankowski1

Your keychain is where OS X stores all system confidential information such as your admin password. If you eliminate the Keychain then you no longer can logon to your computer. The keychain is protected by strong encryption. It's an excellent place to store confidential information.

You may not use the Keychain specifically, but applications on your computer do use it. What Safari is doing is asking your permission to get the login information for your Yahoo account. This is only for login purposes. Nothing is provided elsewhere. It is secure.

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Answer 4

Sep 29, 2010 7:17 AM in response to Kappy

That is exactly the kind of response I wanted! Now I know! Your answer is comprehensive and most helpful!

Your assistance is sincerely appreciated!

Thanks!

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