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Under File, Why I can't high light the Import button in order to transfer my favorites from Internet Explorer?

mytitojohn
mytitojohn
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I followed the help section on how to Import my favorites from IE 9. I dropped the File window. I tried to high light the Import box. It will not high light. What do I need to do. This is my first day with Firefox. Not too happy.

I followed the help section on how to Import my favorites from IE 9. I dropped the File window. I tried to high light the Import box. It will not high light. What do I need to do. This is my first day with Firefox. Not too happy.

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silkphoenix
silkphoenix
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Make sure you are not in the Private Browsing Mode:

Tools > Options > Privacy > Custom Settings

and UNCHECK the Private Browsing Mode

online1329418
online1329418
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silkphoenix.have tried all of the suggestions as suggested and still cannot import bookmarks etc.running ie9 and have updated to firebox 4.0.1