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how do I transfer all firefox 4 setting to new computer? old computer is running XP, new will run windows 7.

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Getting a new computer running windows 7. How do I get all my bookmarks and Add-ons, etc, etc, to my new computer?

Old computer is running XP with Firefox 4. New computer will run Windows 7 with Firefox 4.

Thanks, Paul

Getting a new computer running windows 7. How do I get all my bookmarks and Add-ons, etc, etc, to my new computer? Old computer is running XP with Firefox 4. New computer will run Windows 7 with Firefox 4. Thanks, Paul

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TonyE
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The user data is stored in the profile folder. You can copy the data manually by copying the contents of the profile folder, for details see http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup or https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Backing+up+your+information

There are some add-ons and utilities that can make this process easier. The first one is the FEBE add-on (http://softwarebychuck.com/febe/febe70.html - The Firefox 4 version is currently in beta) which can be used to copy a profile. Another option is the free MozBackup utility (http://mozbackup.jasnapaka.com)

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Read thru your post and will try the mozbackup program. I should receive my computer in the coming week and will try it then. Firefox 4 is not in beta. I assume that the backup will go to CD which I can move to the new computer. I will keep this post open and when I receive my new computer and move the file I will let you and everyone know how it went. Thanks, Paul

TonyE
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I meant that the FEBE add-on is currently in beta, not Firefox 4.