How do I transfer bookmarks from one computer to another without using the sync feature?
I have used the Belkin transfer cable which did not transfer the bookmarks. I can't find them on my C Drive. I'd like to transfer them manually using a thumb drive but can't without locating the file with the bookmarks.
Firefox and its bookmarks are on the original computer. At this time I can't use the synch function, but must manually transfer the bookmarks. How do I recognize in the files and copy on an external device and then transfer
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by cor-elSee also:
You can find the Firefox Profile Folder via this button on the Troubleshooting Information page:
- Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
See also:
- https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
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Ctrl+Shift+B will open the show all bookmarks window
and on the top of that it has an import/export menu using this you can export all your bookmarks into a file either as html or as a json
you can then do the reverse on another PC
does that help?
Go to answer 17Old PC:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Export HTML... - to a USB stick
then on the new PC:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Import HTML... - from file on that USB stick
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Ctrl+Shift+B will open the show all bookmarks window
and on the top of that it has an import/export menu using this you can export all your bookmarks into a file either as html or as a json
you can then do the reverse on another PC
does that help?
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peterainbow,
Thank you. I'm going to try out your advice this evening. I appreciate your help and time.
penny
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See also:
You can find the Firefox Profile Folder via this button on the Troubleshooting Information page:
- Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
See also:
Question owner
co-rel,
Thank you. I will try out your suggestions this evening. Thank you for your ideas and time.
Penny
Question owner
Peterainbow,
Thank you! Your suggestion worked! You saved me a lot of anxiety.
Penny
Maybe I am missing a point but the first posting suggested Ctrl Shift + B and when I am there I cannot copy it to put on a memory stick, or e mail it, I am not sure if perhaps among the many users, there is not a simple easier way to explain to those who are not heavy users, how to accomplish the task, because all I have is the book marks, and with new computer, how do I get the newly downloaded Firefox recieve all the bookmarks?
reply: aramy964228@yahoo.com
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Old PC:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Export HTML... - to a USB stick
then on the new PC:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Import HTML... - from file on that USB stick