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Will my data be saved after formating the source computer?

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pangeole
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If i got a new computer, after I Sync Firefox, can i delete the source (format the old computer) and still have the data on the new one?

If i got a new computer, after I Sync Firefox, can i delete the source (format the old computer) and still have the data on the new one?

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Dave G
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Yes. Just make absolutely sure that your new computer has everything you want on it before formatting your old one. I'd recommend checking your Firefox bookmarks and saved passwords thoroughly just to be sure everything was synced over.

Note that Sync doesn't sync everything. For example. it doesn't yet sync up what addons you have installed, though this is planned for some future version.

cor-el
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Ibai
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I will not recommend it. In general is true that Sync can work as described in the comments above but it's not designed as a back up system so your data may get lost in your process.

In addition to cor-el's reference you may want to check this other article: Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles