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Why can I not choose the "import" option to import my bookmarks from IE8?

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amieweb
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I am trying to import my favorites/bookmarks from IE8. I go to FILE and try to choose "import" but it is greyed out and I cannot go any further. Please help.

I am trying to import my favorites/bookmarks from IE8. I go to FILE and try to choose "import" but it is greyed out and I cannot go any further. Please help.

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cor-el
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

  • https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"

If you have problems with importing the IE Favorites in Firefox then export the Favorites in IE to an HTML file and import that file in the Firefox Bookmarks Manager.

  • Export the favorites in IE to an HTML file (bookmarks.html): File > Import and Export
  • Import the HTML file in Firefox: Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Import HTML: From File

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