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Firefox lets you import bookmarks, settings and data from Internet Explorer. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done.

Firefox lets you import settings and data from Internet Explorer, saving you from having to configure many things yourself. This article gives you step-by-step instructions for getting it done. {for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.'''{/note}{/for} * If you want to import Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer, see [[Importing Internet Explorer Favorites from another computer]]. #[[T:OpenHistoryLibrary]] #In the Library window, click {button Import and Backup} and choose {menu Import Data from Another Browser...}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win1 fx7]]<br>{note}'''Note:''' If {menu Import Data from Another Browser...} is disabled (greyed out), this can happen if you are in [[Private Browsing - Browse the web without saving information about the sites you visit|Private Browsing]] mode. Turn off that feature and try again.{/note} # In the Import Wizard window that appears, select '''Microsoft Internet Explorer''', then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win2]] # Firefox will list the types of settings and information it can import. Select the items you want to import, then click {button Next}.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win3]] #* '''Internet Options:''' General settings, including your home page. Since Firefox and Internet Explorer have different features, Firefox won't be able to import all of your settings. #* '''Cookies:''' Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things. #* '''Browsing History:''' Information on the sites you have visited. #* '''Favorites:''' Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites. # Click {button Finish}. The items you selected should now be imported.<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win4]] * Your imported favorites will appear in the Bookmarks menu in a folder named '''From Internet Explorer'''. For more information on using bookmarks in Firefox, see [[How to use bookmarks to save and organize your favorite websites]]<br>[[Image:Import IE - Win5]] <!-- MZ credit --> <br/> <br/> '''''Based on information from [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks Import bookmarks (mozillaZine KB)]''''' [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/MAxSv7]]