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How do I import passwords I exported earlier into an xml.file?

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PsychoWedge
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So, a couple of hours ago I exported all my passwords into an xml.file via the export function of Firefox. Now I'm running a new windows (went from 7 to 10) and I can only import passwords from Internet Explorer and not from my file. And the button to export passwords has vanished completely...

What am I doing wrong here?

So, a couple of hours ago I exported all my passwords into an xml.file via the export function of Firefox. Now I'm running a new windows (went from 7 to 10) and I can only import passwords from Internet Explorer and not from my file. And the button to export passwords has vanished completely... What am I doing wrong here?

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

You likely used the Password Exporter extension to create this XML backup. You need to (re)install this extension to be able to import the backup.

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cor-el
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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

You likely used the Password Exporter extension to create this XML backup. You need to (re)install this extension to be able to import the backup.

PsychoWedge
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Ah, I see. Foiled by myself again... Thank you very much. :)