How do I find my bookmarks after replacing my Linux OS with a new one on the original comuter?
I had to replace my Linux OS today. All the data was saved, but I lost all my bookmarks. I'm big into genealogy so many of the sites I'd saved are of importance to me. Is there a way I can retrieve my bookmarks even though this is the same computer with a new OS?? Thanks in advance!
I had to replace my Linux OS today. All the data was saved, but I lost all my bookmarks. I'm big into genealogy so many of the sites I'd saved are of importance to me.
Is there a way I can retrieve my bookmarks even though this is the same computer with a new OS??
Thanks in advance!
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Only if you have a backup of the Firefox profile folder.
You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder:
- Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:
Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
See also:
- https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
You can copy files like these to the current Firefox profile folder to recover specific data.
- bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
- bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
- SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
- logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
- cert8.db and possibly cert_override.txt for (intermediate) certificates stored in the Certificate Manager
- persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
- permissions.sqlite for Permissions and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for other Site Preferences
- sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups