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I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

Albert2826
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Question I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

Question I am having problems with my Sync and bookmarks. I synced my bookmarks before wiping the hard drive. Now when I type in my email address to restore/get back my bookmarks, the box reads "already in use" I have my sync key. I need help. Help!!!!!

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the-edmeister
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Sounds as if you are trying to create a new Sync account. You need to treat that software reload as a new device for purposes of Sync.

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/add-a-device-to-firefox-sync#w_add-another-computer