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Opera steals my firefox data

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There's a malware force me to install Opera browser and steals all my Firefox data and imported them into its setting, I want to get my data back to Firefox but I can't find a way to do and I can't export them from that Opera ,the problem is every time I open opera a bunch of website and ads pops up in the screen I really need to fix that problem so I can delete that Opera .

There's a malware force me to install Opera browser and steals all my Firefox data and imported them into its setting, I want to get my data back to Firefox but I can't find a way to do and I can't export them from that Opera ,the problem is every time I open opera a bunch of website and ads pops up in the screen I really need to fix that problem so I can delete that Opera .

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What is your computer system and Firefox?

Did you open Firefox and find its data gone? Or did the other program just copy the information?

I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.

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Yes exactly I open firefox I find all its data gone

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Check out these links;

https://www.bing.com/search?q=Opera+malware&pc=MOZI&form=MOZSBR


Open the Bookmarks Manager, press the Alt or F10 key bring up the tool bar, and select Bookmarks. Hot key is <Control>(Mac:<Command>) <Shift> B.

Once the window is open, at the top of the page, press the button labeled Import and Backup. Select Restore. Is anything listed?

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It shows a new save from 20 October but its not useful

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I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.

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Your meta data says Window 6.1 64 try multiple scanners: Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one. Windows 8 has antivirus built-in already.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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