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bookmarks not updating

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Lori_Cox
Lori_Cox
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I updated my bookmarks toolbar on my work computer, but every time I open firefox in the morning, the deleted ones are back again. Yesterday, I deleted my home computer & iphone connections in firefox options to see if that would help but this morning I came in and they are back again. How can I update my bookmarks and have it stick on each device?

I updated my bookmarks toolbar on my work computer, but every time I open firefox in the morning, the deleted ones are back again. Yesterday, I deleted my home computer & iphone connections in firefox options to see if that would help but this morning I came in and they are back again. How can I update my bookmarks and have it stick on each device?

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FredMcD
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Two things to try.

1) [v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.

Type about:support<enter> in the address bar.

You will find Places Database near the bottom. Press the Verify Integrity button. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2) https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

cor-el
cor-el
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If you use Sync then best is to disconnect Sync temporarily during troubleshooting.

You can check for problems with the places.sqlite database (bookmarks and history) in the Firefox profile folder.

  • use "Verify Integrity" on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page

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If "Verify Integrity" on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page cannot repair places.sqlite then remove all places.sqlite files in the Firefox profile folder. Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.

You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.