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I lost my bookmarks even though I'm using Firefox Sync

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McSim
McSim
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Hi,

I've reinstalled Windows on my computer and thought that the sync option on Firefox would help me recover my bookmarks. It saved successfully my passwords, my add-ons, but I lost all my bookmarks. Do you have an idea how I could get a hand on it ?

Thank you

Hi, I've reinstalled Windows on my computer and thought that the sync option on Firefox would help me recover my bookmarks. It saved successfully my passwords, my add-ons, but I lost all my bookmarks. Do you have an idea how I could get a hand on it ? Thank you

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firefoxbob2
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Hi McSim,

I also reinstall windows every now and then. I would be happy to help you get your bookmarks back. First do you have Firefox on your phone? Do you have it sync with your desktop Firefox? Have you looked at the sync options? This information would be very helpful.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Hello,

Firefox automatically creates backups of your bookmarks, which can be helpful if your bookmarks are lost or missing. To recover them, follow the instructions below.

  1. Use one of these methods to open the Bookmarks Library window:
    • Firefox 29 and above: Click the Bookmarks button Bookmarks-29 and select Show All Bookmarks.
    • Previous Firefox versions: Click the Firefox button and click on Bookmarks. (If you don't have a Firefox button, click the Bookmarks button Bookmarks button win 2 or Bookmarks menu item and select Show All Bookmarks.)
  2. At the top of the Library window, click on Import and Backup and select Restore.
  3. Click the date of the bookmark backup you want to recover.
  4. In the new window that appears, click OK.
  5. Your bookmarks from the selected date should now be restored.

For more information, see the Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer article. For other solutions, see the Recover lost or missing Bookmarks article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

Thank you.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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For backing up, these might be better;

FEBE (Firefox Environment Backup Extension) {web link} FEBE allows you to quickly and easily backup your Firefox extensions, history, passwords, and more. In fact, it goes beyond just backing up -- It will actually rebuild your saved files individually into installable .xpi files. It will also make backup of files that you choose.

OPIE {web link} Import/Export extension preferences