firefox backup tool

1. How do I backup my Firefox data?
2. How do I transfer my Firefox settings to a new computer?
3. How do I backup my Firefox bookmarks and history?
4. How do I backup my Firefox bookmarks and passwords?
5. What do I do with my old Firefox data folder?
6. Why have my bookmarks disappeared from Firefox?
7. Where are Firefox settings stored?
8. Can I transfer Firefox bookmarks to another computer?
9. How can I copy my Firefox bookmarks to another computer?
10. Can I go back to an older version of Firefox?
11. How can I see deleted history on Firefox?
12. How do I transfer my bookmarks to another computer?

How do I backup my Firefox data?

To back up your profile, first close Firefox if it is open and then copy the profile folder to another location.

1. Locate your profile folder, as explained above.
2. Close Firefox (if open): Click the Firefox menu and select Exit. ...
3. Go to one level above your profile's folder, i.e. to %APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\

How do I transfer my Firefox settings to a new computer?

Chosen solution. You'll want to move your Firefox profile from the old computer to your new one. Find your profile (the directions above can help), then (make sure you close Firefox first) copy everything. Move it to your new computer, find the profile on that computer, then paste everything.

How do I backup my Firefox bookmarks and history?

Firefox automatically creates backups of your bookmarks, which can be helpful if your bookmarks are lost or missing. To recover them, follow the instructions below. At the top of the Library window, click on Import and Backup and select Restore. Click the date of the bookmark backup you want to recover.

How do I backup my Firefox bookmarks and passwords?

How to backup the Saved Passwords in Mozilla Firefox

1. First go to the password-export Add-on from Mozilla Site.
2. Click on Add to forefox button.
3. It will start to download the add-on. once downloaded it will ask you for the confirmation of Trusting the Add-on.
4. Restart the firfox.
5. Go to Tools —–> Options —–> Security —–> Import/Export Passwords.

What do I do with my old Firefox data folder?

The "Old Firefox Data" folder is created when the browser is refreshed. It contains the original profile you were using before the refresh. If anything seems wrong or missing, you might be able to recover what you want from it. Once you are sure you no longer have need of the old profile, you can remove it if you want.

Why have my bookmarks disappeared from Firefox?

If you were using the Bookmarks Toolbar for quick access to your favorite bookmarks and the toolbar is now missing, you may have turned off the option to display the Bookmarks Toolbar. To turn it back on: Right-click on an empty section of the navigation bar and select Bookmarks Toolbar in the pop-up menu.

Where are Firefox settings stored?

%APPDATA%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\

Click OK. A window will open containing profile folders. Double-click the profile folder you wish to open. If you only have one profile, its folder would have "default" in the name.

Can I transfer Firefox bookmarks to another computer?

Using a bookmark backup file

Place the bookmark backup file on your transfer media (for example a Flash drive) and copy it to the desktop (or any location) of the other computer. You can then restore the backup from the Firefox Library window, using the Choose File…

How can I copy my Firefox bookmarks to another computer?

Click Bookmarks and then click the BookmarksManage Bookmarks bar at the bottom. Import and Backup and choose Export Bookmarks to HTML… from the drop-down menu. In the Export Bookmarks File window that opens, choose a location to save the file, which is named bookmarks. html by default.

Can I go back to an older version of Firefox?

If you install an older version, you'll be prompted to create a new Firefox profile. ... If there is a problem with a new version of Firefox, some people may want to downgrade Firefox to a previous version but we do not recommend this.

How can I see deleted history on Firefox?

Open index. dat file within the reader > Click on the Firefox browsing history you want to restore > Click "Restore". Then you can open your Firefox browser to check all your restored history now. DNS cache only works to restore your deleted Firefox browsing history files when the computer is not shut down.

How do I transfer my bookmarks to another computer?

To import bookmarks from most browsers, like Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More .
3. Select Bookmarks Import Bookmarks and Settings.
4. Select the program that contains the bookmarks you'd like to import.
5. Click Import.
6. Click Done.