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twice recently I have lost folders and all the bookmarks in them - I haven't a clue how

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nicktinbc
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I have twice recently lost some (not all) bookmark folders and all the bookmarks in them while I have been browsing the internet (i.e. while actively using Firefox - NOT on startup or shutdown). I can restore them from my backup but this is VERY annoying and I haven't a clue how this is happening.

I have twice recently lost some (not all) bookmark folders and all the bookmarks in them while I have been browsing the internet (i.e. while actively using Firefox - NOT on startup or shutdown). I can restore them from my backup but this is VERY annoying and I haven't a clue how this is happening.

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nicktinbc
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p.s. I haven't just accidentally moved them to another folder - when I search for them they aren't found.

cor-el
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Did you try to use "Organize > Undo" in the Bookmarks Manager (Library)?

Are you using Sync to sync the bookmarks?

If you use Sync then best is to disconnect Sync while performing maintenance/repair efforts to the places.sqlite database.

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

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nicktinbc
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I don't appear to have bookmarks manager - is it an add on?

I am not using sync.

finitarry
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The Bookmarks Manager is called Show All Bookmarks in Firefox.

FredMcD
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To 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.