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    Firefox Settings?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by azntiger1000, May 31, 2007.

  1. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Hey everyone. Where could I find the saved settings for my firefox about:config? I've changed some stuff in there and I don't to change it again if I have to format or reinstall firefox? There should be a place that they keep the files that are being changed.
     
    azntiger1000, May 31, 2007
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    They should be in your profile folder(its has your setting and bookmarks.
    I usually back up my profile once in awhile but most of the time i just back up my bookmarks so i can use it on another computer or portable firefox

    http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/edit
     
    Kdawgca, May 31, 2007
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    The actual file you want to back up is called prefs.js. That, and your bookmarks.html if you want a full firefox backup.
     
    Pitabred, May 31, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I use FEBE to do a complete backup (including plugins). It makes restoring after a reformat a breeze!
     
    kegobeer, May 31, 2007
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  5. Matt

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    MozBackup works well and is free.

    It backs up bookmarks, extensions, cookies, cache, history, etc.

    Matt
     
    Matt, Jun 1, 2007
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    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    AHHH thanks people. Great suggestions.
     
    azntiger1000, Jun 1, 2007
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