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How would I transfer bookmarks on my computer, from firefox 3.6.10, to firefox 4 (not installed yet) on the same computer?

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How would I transfer bookmarks from my computer, from firefox 3.6.1, to firefox 4 (not installed yet) on the same computer, without losing any of the bookmarks?

How would I transfer bookmarks from my computer, from firefox 3.6.1, to firefox 4 (not installed yet) on the same computer, without losing any of the bookmarks?

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If you want to make sure to have your bookmarks in FF4. You can always backup your bookmarks on your PC and import it into FF4 later:

Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks > Export as HTML


and save it anywhere in your PC.

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the-edmeister
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Firefox 4.0 should use the existing Profile, where your personal data and customizations are stored, when you install Firefox 4.0.

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Thanks the-edmiester, so your saying to not do anything, other than install Firefox 4...? I have a few hundred bookmarks (and bookmark folders) and I am terrified of losing any.

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So I don't need to convert them to "json" files first? I just install FF4?

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If you want to make sure to have your bookmarks in FF4. You can always backup your bookmarks on your PC and import it into FF4 later:

Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks > Export as HTML


and save it anywhere in your PC.