How to restore old data from Firefox on Windows 8?
I just got a new pc that runs Windows 8. I had saved my old Firefox data so that I can restore my favorites and Add ons. However, once I had installed firefox on the new pc, it wouldn't show a new folder in which I could copy my old data. Refreshing, did not help because, when I re - open Firefox, it does not give me the option of using the old data. Help, please!
I actually managed to fix it myself by going to the Profile Manager and create a profile. If anyone has the same problem, happy to help.
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firefox.exe -P
Note: any time want to switch profiles, exit Firefox and return to this dialog box.
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