Question?

[wvmama]

Hello All,
I'm new here and haven't really posted much, but I really think this seems like a wonderful board, it also looks like so much fun.
I was just wondering if anyone knew how to recover my bookmarks on firefox, I shut my computer down b/c of a storm, and when I got back on, they were all gone. I'm so sad over this...any help would be great. TIA

[sandooch]

Gosh, I'm not sure if I can help. I use IE and when my bookmarks disappear (not sure how), I go to tools and then to toolbar and then click yahoo! toolbar. Also there is a Lock your toolbar option there. Make sure to check that. I don't know if Firefox works this way, but it can't hurt to try.

[ahippiechic]

Try this.....
* Close Firefox if it's running.
* Find your profile in c:\Documents and Settings\[your XP user name]\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
* There should be a subfolder there called bookmarkbackups. Find the most recent bookmarks html file in there (usually with a date after the ‘bookmarks’ bit.
* Copy it to somewhere safe and rename the existing one bookmarks.html.
* Copy it to the default profiles folder (up one level from the bookmarkbackups folder, deleting the existing bookmarks.html file.)
* Close Firefox if it’s running and launch it. Your old bookmarks should be restored.

[sandooch]

Now that's a smart answer. My answer was so turn-left-at-the-blue-house-and-then-right-at-the-house-with-cute-little-flowerbeds answer. I am so internet challenged. LMAO

[ahippiechic]

I keep that in a note pad, lol! I've had to do it before.

[wvmama]

I can't find any of that stuff:( I found my favorites for IE, but not the ones for firefox...you gave some great info, thank you, I just hope I can figure it out soon...I'm dying...lol

[sheila_361]

Welcome to the boards!

[wvmama]

Thank you:)

[ahippiechic]

Go to my Computer
then C drive
then Documents and Settings
then mine has 2 folders one is 'All Users' the other is my name, open the one that your name (or your PC's name)

Once you're in there open Application Data
then Mozilla
then Firefox
then Profiles

Post when you get in that folder and I'll help with the rest.

[wvmama]

I did that, and it doesn't have a folder or anything for firefox.
BTW thank you so much for your help.

[ahippiechic]

That's so weird, that's where mine are. Sorry I couldn't help.

Maybe someone else will be able to.

[wvmama]

It is weird, b/c they are there for IE, my uncle built this computer for me, but has his name on things instead of mine, but its still not there. Thanks for the help, I'm just really upset I lost all of them, I feel lost.

[Eyore]

See if any of the information here will help. I searched on Firefox and found this
http://support.mozilla.com/sk/kb/Backing+up+your+information#On_Windows_2000_and_XP

[galeane29]

Now that's a smart answer. My answer was so turn-left-at-the-blue-house-and-then-right-at-the-house-with-cute-little-flowerbeds answer. I am so internet challenged. LMAO

LMAO

[wvmama]

Wow thank you so much!! that did it!!!!
This board is awesome! So glad I finally came out of lurking!!

[ahippiechic]

Glad you got it fixed!

[Eyore]

Your welcome, glad it helped you out. And Welcome to the board.

[msmom79]

I Know Nuthin About Computers-i Am Glad That Some Can Help-by The Way Welcome To The Board.

[BeanieLuvR]

Welcome to the board! :) Glad you got your problem fixed.

[Shann]

man where was this answer when I asked this question a few months ago :lol

[tnfuhs]

welcome to the board