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import in file menu greyed out solution please

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Would like to import favorites from IE Explorer but can't as this file menu import is greyed out

Would like to import favorites from IE Explorer but can't as this file menu import is greyed out

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That happens when you are in Private Browsing mode.

  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"