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    Firefox: Restoring Extension settings from a backup

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nocturnal310, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi guys,

    i just removed firefox totally from my system and re-installed it.


    i guess too many extensions and usage had corrupted some files.

    i backed up the AppData folder and Program files folder on External HD.

    can anyone tell me how do i restore settings of add ons like Speed Dial, NoScript, Adblockplus, Session manager and most important.. About:config.

    already restored bookmarks
     
    Nocturnal310, Nov 27, 2008
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    here is what i did mate :D

    Create a new profile other than the default one .. then just copy the entire folder structure you have backup'ed earlier

    then start firefox with option "firefox -p" then select the new profile you have created.

    this should have restored all your previous settings

    more info : http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/profile

    Hope this helps :D
     
    vinumsv, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Most extensions that are at all configurable have the ability to backup their own settings, so I use that facility. There is an extension, FEBE, made for this purpose, but I have always found that the very reason I am doing a clean install precludes performing a full restore afterwards.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    I have FEBE too and i use to make a full backup of my profile
     
    vinumsv, Nov 27, 2008
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  5. zaukazal

    zaukazal Newbie

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    Yes FEBE rules!
     
    zaukazal, Nov 27, 2008
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