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    Saving FF configurations

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by me12345, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. me12345

    me12345 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    Is there anyway for me to copy my settings, passwords, extensions, and configurations from the firefox on my old computer to a new computer? I believe exporting profiles and bookmarks is possible, but is there a way for me to just copy and paste all of the settings and extensions?

    Thank you for your help,

    -Me12345
     
    me12345, Jan 26, 2009
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  2. Matt

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    Yes, there is a way. Here are some instructions provided by Mozilla.
     
    Matt, Jan 26, 2009
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  3. me12345

    me12345 Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh, interesting. Thank you for your help.

    For some reason that article did not come up when I googled "saving firefox settings." But now I realized I should have just typed in backup firefox. :p
     
    me12345, Jan 26, 2009
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  4. Matt

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    No problem. ;)
     
    Matt, Jan 26, 2009
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    I have used "mozbackup" quite easily and effectively between my two computers.

    rb
     
    billyjoebuckbob, Jan 27, 2009
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    I use FEBE added on...save themes, bookmarks, extenisons, etc,etc,etc..
     
    dazz87, Jan 27, 2009
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    ^ can u post the link for it dazz?

    i cant find it
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 27, 2009
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  9. Matt

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    The backup programs/extensions are convenient, but if you really want to get everything, you should simply copy the profile directory.

    It would be really nice to see Fx4 come out with a built-in profile backup utility. (Although, Weave might make this unnecessary - Google that if you don't know what I'm talking about.)
     
    Matt, Jan 27, 2009
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