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Attempting to transfer profile data - Firefox is not importing the data

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TRocket484
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I had to wipe my system clean and start anew with a new version of Windows. I have my data backed up, including my old Firefox profile. I have followed the instructions for importing the profile data - by copying and pasting from the old profile into the new, but Firefox is not reading my bookmarks, passwords, etc. What am I doing wrong?

I had to wipe my system clean and start anew with a new version of Windows. I have my data backed up, including my old Firefox profile. I have followed the instructions for importing the profile data - by copying and pasting from the old profile into the new, but Firefox is not reading my bookmarks, passwords, etc. What am I doing wrong?

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the-edmeister
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Specifically, what is the complete file path to where you are "restoring" those files?

TRocket484
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Thanks for your reply! Here's a screenshot of the file path

cor-el
cor-el
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Is Firefox using this profile?

You can use this button to go to the current Firefox profile folder:

You can copy files like these to the current Firefox profile folder to recover specific data.

  • bookmarks and history: places.sqlite
  • bookmark backups: JSON backups in the bookmarkbackups folder
  • SQLite files like cookies.sqlite (cookies) and formhistory.sqlite (saved form data)
  • logins.json and key3.db (decryption key) for Passwords saved in the Password Manager
  • cert8.db and possibly cert_override.txt for (intermediate) certificates stored in the Certificate Manager
  • persdict.dat for words you added to the spelling checker dictionary
  • permissions.sqlite for Permissions and possibly content-prefs.sqlite for other Site Preferences
  • sessionstore.js for open tabs and pinned tabs and tab groups