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Can I export a custom search engine I have added to Firefox?

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I have added a couple of search engines to Firefox in the past using some custom XML. I now want to use these search engines on another PC but no longer have the source.

Is there any way to transfer the search engine details to a new PC?

I have a "Organize Search Engines" plugin installed that shows me the various settings in a dialog but it's not very convenient for export!

I have added a couple of search engines to Firefox in the past using some custom XML. I now want to use these search engines on another PC but no longer have the source. Is there any way to transfer the search engine details to a new PC? I have a "Organize Search Engines" plugin installed that shows me the various settings in a dialog but it's not very convenient for export!

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You can find the files of custom search engines in the searchplugins folder in the Firefox Profile Folder

See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox