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I researching the web, it appears one can simply install the current version of Firefox onto the new computer (Windows 11 Pro) then Copy/Transfer/Paste your existing FF Profile file in place of the new computer’s FF Profile file and this will transfer ALL settings/changes/bookmarks that were done in the old FF into the new FF.
Is it really that simple to make the new FF a replica of the old FF?
Tex, when you downloaded Firefox onto your computer, did you set up your Firefox account with an ID and Password? Just like any other internet account you might have, eg, any online business, your bank, etc. This way you an log out and then log back on. In the case of Firefox and Google, you don’t regularly log off. I don’t mean to get too basic, but this is what I was talking about.
iPhone 13, 2019 iMac(SSD)
Enter about:profiles in the Firefox browser on the old computer to find where your profile directory is located and copy it to where the Firefox browser on the new computer says it is.
You want the Root Directory in the default profile marked yes which has the file Prefs.js located in it. The directory should have files with the current date. Just click on (Open Folder) to the right. BTW, about:about lists all the about pages available.
Hi Tex265:
See the Mozilla support article Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles if you want to manually copy and paste your current Firefox profile over to your new computer.
You can also enable Firefox Sync to back up your current Firefox profile to a remote server and then transfer that profile to your new computer by following the instructions in the Mozilla support article Back up and transfer your Firefox data to a new device (i.e., from the main Firefox menu at Help | Switching to a New Device).
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Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.5608 * Firefox v136.0.4 * Microsoft Defender v4.18.25010.11-1.1.25020.1007 * Malwarebytes Premium v5.2.9.176-129.0.5196 * Macrium Reflect Free v8.0.7783
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