Reformatting pc need info in moving bookmarks

[toru310]

HI, I'll be reformatting my pc and I was wondering if I can retain my bookmarks in mozilla. I know how I can keep the bookmark but I don't know how to apply it on the new formatted pc. Any ideas? thanks

[Potatochobit]

when you download, reinstall firefox and lanuch it, an automatic screen will come up that will ask you do you wish to import bookmarks, check the 2nd option (not internet explorer) and find the file image that has all your saved bookmarks. all done.

I am assuming when you say u know how to retain them you mean you know how to export.

click on bookmarks organize books marks, file, export.

[toru310]

Originally Posted by Potatochobit

when you download, reinstall firefox and lanuch it, an automatic screen will come up that will ask you do you wish to import bookmarks, check the 2nd option (not internet explorer) and find the file image that has all your saved bookmarks. all done.

I am assuming when you say u know how to retain them you mean you know how to export.

click on bookmarks organize books marks, file, export.

I see thanks alot...also the file image that you speak of is the mozilla document right? located in documents and settings(with show hidden items enabled)?

[martino]

Try MozBackUp.

[toru310]

Originally Posted by martino

Try MozBackUp.

Never heard of it but I'll give it a try. thanks

edit: what does the mozilla bookmark file look like? I'm not sure if its the bookmarks files in C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\9lmdp8ok.default????

[martino]

Originally Posted by Migufuchi Fusutsu

Never heard of it but I'll give it a try. thanks

edit: what does the mozilla bookmark file look like? I'm not sure if its the bookmarks files in C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\9lmdp8ok.default????

It's just a bookmarks.html is I recall correctly. So if you find it, open it in a text editor and see if your links are there, backup the file somewhere, and when you have everything back just copy the file over to your Mozilla account folder.

[toru310]

Originally Posted by martino

It's just a bookmarks.html is I recall correctly. So if you find it, open it in a text editor and see if your links are there, backup the file somewhere, and when you have everything back just copy the file over to your Mozilla account folder.

Thanks problem solved...

Side topic how can I boot to safe mode?

[martino]

Originally Posted by Migufuchi Fusutsu

Thanks problem solved...

Side topic how can I boot to safe mode?

You press F8 during bootup which makes a choice appear, before the Windows logo with the progress bar appears. So when you just turn on your computer keep pressing F8 just to be sure.

[toru310]

Originally Posted by martino

You press F8 during bootup which makes a choice appear, before the Windows logo with the progress bar appears. So when you just turn on your computer keep pressing F8 just to be sure.

Ah thanks...

Oh yeah can you install some programs even in safe mode?

[martino]

Originally Posted by Migufuchi Fusutsu

Ah thanks...

Oh yeah can you install some programs even in safe mode?

I don't see a reason why you shouldn't, however problems might arise, si personally I wouldn't attempt to do so...

I reckon it might be quite program specific, depending on what system resource the installation procedure might require.

[Syaoran]

Have you tried Foxmarks? That Firefox plugin saves your bookmarks on a central server and it can be used to synchronize them with different PCs or just for backup purposes.

[toru310]

Sorry for bringing this back to life but I did the reformat and well I decided to use MozBackUp but I don't know use it to reuse my bookmark...I have the bookmark file its the a mozilla file, if you click it you can see all the bookmarks but you can't but it in bookmarks...

[Claies]

Is it that bookmarks.html? Go to Bookmarks > Bookmarks Manager. In there, File > Import, grab your bookmarks.html.

If not, I guess you want to use MozBackUp to move everything back. I personally see no reason why to use that when the browser has an export function already.

[toru310]

Originally Posted by Claies

Is it that bookmarks.html? Go to Bookmarks > Bookmarks Manager. In there, File > Import, grab your bookmarks.html.

If not, I guess you want to use MozBackUp to move everything back. I personally see no reason why to use that when the browser has an export function already.

Sorry I was suppose to edit my message since I manage to figure it out...thanks anyways