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i need saved passwords but i formatted my laptop and wish to know how to take backup

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NidhiUppal
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I formatted my laptop and forgot to note down the saved passwords . Is there is any way to obtain those passwords.

I formatted my laptop and forgot to note down the saved passwords . Is there is any way to obtain those passwords.

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Kadir Topal
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Hi there, unless you set up Firefox Sync, there is no way to get your passwords back. Passwords or other data are never sent to Mozilla.

cor-el
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Did you make a backup of any personal data before you formatted that laptop?

  • C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<profile>\
NidhiUppal
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Nope i didn't saved any data as i told that i forgot to save any data on passwords And yah i didn't set up any password sync with mozilla. 

Thankyou Mr. Kadir Topal and Mr. Corel.