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Bookmarks - Blocked

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Hello,

I have lost access to my bookmarks, and don't see anyway of getting them back. What applications block or remove them?

Hello, I have lost access to my bookmarks, and don't see anyway of getting them back. What applications block or remove them?

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Hi, I'm sorry to hear that! I did some research (I'm a fellow user, not associated with Firefox) and this is what I found: 1) Third-Party Cleanup Tools: CCleaner, BleachBit, or similar system cleaners may delete Firefox profile data if misconfigured. Check their settings for anything related to Firefox or browser history/data.

2) Antivirus or Security Software: Over-aggressive settings (e.g., from Avast, Bitdefender, etc.) can sometimes interfere with Firefox profiles.Check quarantine/logs in your AV tool for anything involving Firefox.

3) Malware or Browser Hijackers: These can delete or overwrite bookmark files. Run a full scan with Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, or a reputable antivirus.

4) Firefox Reset / Refresh: If you (or another app/script) triggered a Firefox Refresh, it moves old profile data to a folder on your desktop named: Old Firefox Data

In the future I would suggest enabling Firefox Sync so bookmarks are stored in your Mozilla account! Hope this helps.

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