How do I get my history and bookmarks back to work?
Hey guys,
I downgraded my Firefox from version 7.0.1 to 3.6.22, because some of the really important add-ons didn't work on version 7 anymore and it said, that there were no updates for them right now. And after I downgraded Firefox, it keeps saying, that it can't create a history and bookmarks since something else is using the files required for creating history and bookmarks. I troubleshooted already and tried everything I could find on the Firefox Support Page, but it didn't help. So, I really hope you guys have any idea what else I could do to get this fixed. :)
Sincerely, Ghosty
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Do NOT take any option that says something like remove personal settings, because that is likely to remove profiles from all normally installed versions of firefox resulting in the loss of bookmarks, passwords, and other settings.
It is too late to help now, but it is always good practice to somehow back up your bookmarks e.g. manually
Firefox does try to keep backups, but they are in your profile, and can get corrupted or deleted in some circumstances
- see also lost bookmarks
Can you post the exact wording of the message it may help in working out what is happening ?
It will certainly be worth starting in Firefox's safe mode by for example holding the shift key as you start, or using the menu option.
- do not make any changes on the first option window you see, just click on continue
- use only the default theme
- if it does not improve then whilst still in safe mode temporarily disable all plugins
See also
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
note in particular the mention of the add-on to rebuild the database - "Firefox is already running but is not responding" error - How to fix
It may well be a sensible precaution to preserve the current situation/data by backing up your profile by simply copying it and its folders and files to some location such as your desktop. (Quickest way to find its location firefox button -> help -> troubleshooting information -> profile [open containing folder] )