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where did all my bookmarks go

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bjtce
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after a power failure on Friday i re started my computer and when i go to Firefox and click on bookmarks they have all disappeared. if i go to a page that was bookmarked previously i do not have the option to bookmark it. if i go to a new web site and bookmark it i do not see it

after a power failure on Friday i re started my computer and when i go to Firefox and click on bookmarks they have all disappeared. if i go to a page that was bookmarked previously i do not have the option to bookmark it. if i go to a new web site and bookmark it i do not see it

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Hello,

You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder which stores your bookmarks and browsing history.

Try using the Places Maintenance extension to try to repair the file. Please read the following articles first as they provide helpful hints and instructions that may be relevant to you:

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Hello,

You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database file in the Firefox profile folder which stores your bookmarks and browsing history.

Try using the Places Maintenance extension to try to repair the file. Please read the following articles first as they provide helpful hints and instructions that may be relevant to you: