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I want to erase all bookmarks and start over by importing just my Favorites folder from IE?

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FlyFisher66
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I want to remove Chrome from my computer, but first, I need to import my IE Favorites Folder from the Chrome Task Bar and import it into the task bar on FireFox. I have tried different suggestions but now have a bunch of duplicates. Can/how do I erase all of the FireFox bookmarks and then just start over from scratch?

I want to remove Chrome from my computer, but first, I need to import my IE Favorites Folder from the Chrome Task Bar and import it into the task bar on FireFox. I have tried different suggestions but now have a bunch of duplicates. Can/how do I erase all of the FireFox bookmarks and then just start over from scratch?

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Removing all bookmarks is simple enough. But importing bookmarks is an all or nothing process.

Try doing this; Export your bookmarks to an HTML file. Open it in an editor. Then remove what you don't want. Then save the new file with a new name.

Now import the newly edited file. All done.

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FredMcD
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Removing all bookmarks is simple enough. But importing bookmarks is an all or nothing process.

Try doing this; Export your bookmarks to an HTML file. Open it in an editor. Then remove what you don't want. Then save the new file with a new name.

Now import the newly edited file. All done.

FlyFisher66
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Thanks for the help. I still have to do a couple of extra clicks to get to the folder, but I cleaned everything up. One of the few things that I liked about Chrome was the Favorites folder was just below the task bar and one click away.

FredMcD
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The Bookmarks (Favorites) bar can be placed on the window below the address bar.

Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars

Type about:customizing<enter> in the address bar.


Note: about:customizing is no longer present in Firefox 47+ releases.

  • Press Alt or F10 to bring up the toolbar.
    Then View > Toolbars > Customize.
  • Right-click on a blank spot in the toolbar and select Customize.

Look for Show / Hide Toolbars at the bottom left.

There is also a Restore Defaults button at the bottom middle.