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How do I transfer bookmarks from my XP PC to a new laptop with Linux Mint?

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lascuba
lascuba

I'm currently using a 7 year-old laptop with Windows XP. I bought a new one and I plan to install Linux Mint. Do I follow the same instructions for transferring between computers when they have different OS?

I'm currently using a 7 year-old laptop with Windows XP. I bought a new one and I plan to install Linux Mint. Do I follow the same instructions for transferring between computers when they have different OS?

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Copy Bookmarks

Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Then select Bookmarks. Hot key is <Control>(Mac:<Command>)<Shift> B. Once the window is open, at the top of the page, press the button labeled Import and Backup. Select Export Bookmarks To HTML, and follow the prompts and save it to a HTML file. Copy the file to another computer. Repeat the instructions above, BUT select Import Bookmarks From HTML,

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Swarnava Sengupta
Swarnava Sengupta
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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

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FredMcD
FredMcD

Chosen Solution

Copy Bookmarks

Press the Alt or F10 key to bring up the tool bar. Then select Bookmarks. Hot key is <Control>(Mac:<Command>)<Shift> B. Once the window is open, at the top of the page, press the button labeled Import and Backup. Select Export Bookmarks To HTML, and follow the prompts and save it to a HTML file. Copy the file to another computer. Repeat the instructions above, BUT select Import Bookmarks From HTML,

lascuba
lascuba Question owner

Thank you for the responses. FredMcD's instructions worked perfectly.

FredMcD
FredMcD

Glad to help.