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My browser updated and now I've lost all my logins and passwords. Anyone know how I get this information back?

I have tried to find the old Firefox Backup on the desktop and the only one I have is from Dec 2024 - no backup from yesterday.

I have used Firefox as my browser for many years. I have a Dell laptop with Windows 10,PRO installed. I have installed some new software and now need to "reset" my computer in order to use the new software. My question concerns how, if there is a way, to save TABS and other items BEFORE doing the "reset". I have found several "suggestions" on how to do this, but here is one I would like your response. I found this on Chrome;

If you use Chrome browser, you can also go to Chrome's settings > On startup, and choose the "continue where you left off" option. This way when you relaunch the browser, it will carry on.

My question: Does Firefox have similar solution? I did a Firefox search and was unable to find any similar comments, although it is possible I was not searching in the right place. That's why I am asking this question. Please respond if Firefox has an answer or someone has posted an answer.

Thanks, krazykat1

I turned on my computer as usual , then the message about Firefox not being able to turn on because a file was engaged elsewhere (?) then without me pushing any keys my computer cut out and then restated after awhile. when it came back on I tried to follow instructions to restore my Bookmarks to no success. My next step was to change to another email address and received the 6 digget code which brought me to this current page. HELP Please.

I go on holiday for 2 week and now cannot find my book marks or history - why the hell were we not told these would disappear? Have you become a google clone? Do you want to be a Microsoft edge. I am really pissed!

Without my bookmarks I cannot operate. Bookmarks are a number 1 for me whilst using a browser. I will not use a Browser if there are no bookmarks - which there isnt at the moment on Firefox. They have gone. Unless this is fixed I am going to have to use a different browser. BYE Bye.

Firefox has simply....gone from my PC. I have been using it for years, moved from device to device and have lots of history, favourites, browsing history etc etc...and many passwords stored within it.

I was using it just last night, but today, following a windows update it's just disappeared! When I re-downloaded and signed in none of my settings or passwords have reappeared...this is a bit of a disaster for me, please help!

Like many people apparently, firefox on most of my gadgets has erased all my bookmarks (including the usual backups). I'm trying to recover with other browsers, but in the meantime, I'm curious about whether there's a succssful way to recover it. Replacing "Bookmarks" with a history of my requests isn't nearly the same thing. ;-)

I restarted my computer and Firefox has deleted my profile, including all bookmarks, settings, history, and add-ons. I had to make a new account using this email and google account which is the same email and google account I had on my old profile. Is there any way to retrieve my old profile?