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i couldn't add the favorites from the internet explorer because the "importe data from another browser" is gray

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i tried to import the favorites from the internet explorer but i find that the tab of "import data from another browser" was gray (not active)

i tried to import the favorites from the internet explorer but i find that the tab of "import data from another browser" was gray (not active)

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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"