Firefox Sync restores old bookmarks

I have Firefox Sync set up on multiple computers. I start one of the computers pretty rarely, maybe once every 2-3 weeks, and that messes up Firefox Sync. Suddenly all my other computers get old stuff from my "seldom-online" computer.
Is this a bug? Is there any way around this? I really like Sync, but if there is no way around this I think I have to disable Sync on that other computer.

Does anyone else have this problem?

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Firefox sync is duplicating bookmarks

Firefox sync is duplicating bookmarks. Sync between two Win7 PCs.
There is no noted solution to this.

I'm having a similar issue - I'm going through a rather OCD period of re-organizing my bookmarks from delicious within Firefox, and I will edit may tags et al.
Then at random moments Sync will evidently decide it doesn't want to update the server with my most recent changes, but download the server copy back over them.
I'm see no particular rhyme or reason to it, but it's transforms what should be a rather boring task into a sisyphean labor.

I lost all my bookmarks and add ons , firefox sync restore only three addons and no bookmark.

I perfom a format to my computer and install firefox again but sync doesnt work.

Hello there,
Unfortunately Firefox Sync isn't meant to be used as a backup device, but merely to sync data between multiple devices. So it is not guaranteed that you can restore data from the Sync server.
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/back-and-restore-information-firefox-profiles?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=Backing+up+your+information
Hope this helps!

Restoring Old Bookmarks on TenFourFox

I backed up my applications and data, including TenFourFox on my Mac G-4 PPS running OS 105.8 (Tiger).
I then installed a new OS and restored backed up applications. Where on my Mac files are my old bookmarks? What is that file called?

Found the specific file on the backup HD. For a manual restoration of old bookmarks. the path is User>username>Library>ApplicationSupport>Firefox>????>Bookmarks.

Use Firefox Sync to store bookmarks in the cloud?

Can I setup Firefox Sync even if I only have one device? If so, can I use Firefox Sync to backup my bookmarks to the cloud (instead of using a third-party extension?) I'm guessing that Sync stores bookmarks in the cloud because how else would it be able to merge bookmarks with another device (e.g., a phone)?

Sync does indeed store the data you choose to Sync in the cloud.
Because you need to retain a lengthy unique code in order to recover that data from a different installation of Firefox, many users find it not to be a good method of backup because that Recovery Key was lost in a hard drive crash or reformat. Make sure you store the key in a safe location outside of your computer along with your username and password.
If you end up choosing to use a different cloud backup service such as Crashplan or Carbonite, you can point it to your bookmarkbackups folder so you have a number of files for potential recovery. To get the full path to that hidden folder, the easiest way is to access it from within Firefox.
You can open your current Firefox settings (AKA Firefox profile) folder using
Help > Troubleshooting Information > "Show Folder" button
Double-click bookmarkbackups. You should see numerous files that are date and time coded. You can click after the folder name in the address bar to select and copy the path. (This is based on Windows 7, but I assume Windows 8.1 is similar from the desktop side.)

Restoring old Bookmarks - after structural changes

Hi all,
Is there any way of reflecting/restoring the 'old' bookmarks with the new elements? We have thousends of defined bookmarks and scared that they may all have to be recreated to see the new fields after few additions and deletions to the web reports?
Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Hari

Hi:
As far as the changes do not remove any of the previously existing fields, I don't think you'll have any problem. Either transporting or reloading your data.
If you wana be safe, just create a copy of the ODS, transport it to QA. Then make the changes in Dev, tansport and check results.
But, again, I think you'll be just fine.
Regards,
Luis

Firefox Sync multiplied my bookmarks and I have all the bokkmarks several times

Hello,
After setting up bookmark Sync all bookmarks became multiplied several times , so I have on the bookmark toolbar every bookmark hundred times and I am not able to delete them.

This might be due to using multiple sync services on your profile (Icloud and Firefox Sync) Please disable one of them for this not to happen again.
And in order to repair the damage if you do not have a back up from before this happened:
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/bookmark-deduplicator/]

Restarting Windows XP PC, Firefox Sessions restore old Session, not the latest one I closed Firefox on.

I formatted my PC, and re-installed Firefox I backed up application data regarding firefox settings, after re-installing everything on pc and installing firefox I can see my old tabs from last session but when i say delete them and or make new tabs and the option in Tools still states Show my windows and tabs from last time, I then reboot my pc and when firefox loads up again the session is loaded from an old session before the format, I create new sessions and Firefox saves them when i close and open them but every time i reboot my pc it always loads the pre-format sessions. How Can i make firefox normal again without wiping my application data, passwords and settings and re-installing the program? There must be a way.

You can check for problems with the sessionstore.js and sessionstore.bak files in the Firefox Profile Folder that store session data.
Delete the sessionstore.js file and possible sessionstore-##.js files with a number and sessionstore.bak in the Firefox Profile Folder.
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
Deleting sessionstore.js will cause App Tabs and Tab Groups and open and closed (undo) tabs to get lost, so you will have to create them again (make a note or bookmark them).
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Multiple_profile_files_created
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Session_Restore
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Session+Restore

Sync restores deleted bookmarks

I've got 2 PCs. Main PC1 is working nearly 24/7. PC2 is used periodically.
When I launch FF on PC2, Sync adds to PC1 all bookmarks that was deleted from PC1 since last PC2 launch.

You can check for problems with the <b>places.sqlite</b> database file in the Firefox profile folder.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_fix-the-bookmarks-file
*Places Maintenance: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/places-maintenance/
It is best to disconnect from Sync while performing maintenance/repair efforts to the places.sqlite database.

Computer crashed and I dont know my sync key. and I want to sync my old bookmarks.

I recently had my school computer crash. right after i set up my sync account. I do not know where I saved my sync key but I do not know it. And I would like to get my freakin bookmarks back for school and whatnot. I am kinda pissed that I couldnt just download them and save them like I have ALWAYS been able to do in the past.

Hi emocry,
Unfortunately there's no way to recover your bookmarks without the Sync key. Your bookmarks are encrypted with it and it's not possible to read the information without the key.
For privacy reasons, Mozilla doesn't store a copy of any Sync Key so we are unable to provide you a copy of yours. Take in count the primary goal of Sync is to have your browsing information synched in all your devices and not to be a back-up system.
As you say, I would encourage you to have a back up of your bookmarks and of your Sync Key in a secure place.

When using Firefox Sync, do the bookmarks need to be in the same order on each device?

I synced three devices. One has bookmarks primarily set up by my teenage son. After syncing, my laptop show his bookmarks first. Can bookmarks be rearranged on one device without rearranging both other devices?

They would need to be on the same wifi network.

Updating Firefox and saving old bookmarks

Last time I upgraded Firefox, I lost my librarian wife's thousands of bookmarks. Firefox now has released version 1.5. Before upgrading, I want to be sure I can reuse all these valuable bookmarks. Any suggestions?

Hello Scott,
Welcome to Apple Discussions ??? (what's with the "Registered: 11/30/09"?)
Well, since you're not here yet, it is safe to upgrade Firefox.
>Last time I upgraded Firefox, I lost my librarian wife's thousands of bookmarks...
That shouldn't have happened unless you changed accounts.
The Firefox bookmark is stored in:
User>Library>Application Support>Firefox>Profiles>
You might want to back it up (just in case).
Gary
-edit-
How were you able to register in 2009? (some hack, or something I don't know about, or will you have to kill me if you tell me?)
Message was edited by: Gary Kawamura (out of curiosity)

Bookmarks have disappeared on two machine unable to restore from backup folder in Firefox. How can I restore my bookmarks?

All my bookmarks have disappeared on two machines. I tried used the restore function it did not work, and I tried to updated my Plugins and for some reason Firefox would not register the updates . How can I restore my bookmarks?

Immediately backup the profiles on both machines. Keep the profile backup files and folders somewhere safe outside the Firefox program and profile paths. The Windows Desktop would be a suitable location.
* see [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
* also note the information on bookmarks [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]]
Do you use Firefox sync ?
*[[Firefox Sync - Take your bookmarks, tabs and personal information with you]]
that is not itself a backup, but you may consider the synced second device to be a backup
Restored bookmarks overwrite the existing bookmarks. You may still have some left, but unfortunately you could have overwritten most or all of them with corrupt copies. If you backup the profile at least you have access to copies of whatever automatic backups were made. Note in future that it is good practice to periodically make backups.
Post back again once you have backed up the profiles, and read the linked articles.

How can I get Firefox to keep my bookmarks (or at least folders) sorted alphabetically?

In MSIE, a registry setting can ensure that bookmarks and folders always remain in alphabetical order. In Firefox, I have to repeatedly sort each of my bookmark folders independently to maintain order. The add-on, "SortPlaces", which was recommended in answer to similar questions, has been "removed by its author".
To add insult to injury, after getting up my courage to try out Firefox Sync after years of good results using XMarks, I found the order of my bookmarks completely bollixed on the two PCs which I attempted to sync using Firefox sync. The bookmark folders, which were previously in a single alphabetized list, are now split into two lists without any apparent rhyme or reason. I have not foun any way to combine them again, short of wiping them out completely and restoring them from XMarks.
How can I:
1. Repair the schism in my bookmark list?
2. Ensure that my bookmarks remain alphabetized, without repeated manual intervention?

I had disabled Xmarks auto-synchronization when I turned on Firefox Sync, so I don't understand why they should interfere with each other. While seeking answers to these questions, I found other (more serious) horror stories about Firefox Sync Although Firefox Sync offers additional features, like synchronizing Add-ons and settings, I find Xmarks both faster and more flexible for my purposes. In particular, Xmarks bailed me out here by providing a whole history of bookmark archives, from which I was able to restore them.
Many thanks for the link to Auto-Sort Bookmarks! It looks like just what I need!

Why does Firefox Sync say my recovery key has been changed when I do not have another device to change it?

I am trying to perform my first sync, but the progress bar on the tab that opens up does not move. I've left it overnight and still no change. When I click sync now, a message appears stating that I am using the Wrong Recovery Key. I've tried using the same key, and generating a new one several times with no success.

Hi,
You can type '''about:sync-log''' in the location (address) bar to check the helpful messages. You can also try [https://account.services.mozilla.com/ deleting the current account] and start afresh.
Please also see [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-set-up-firefox-sync this detailed (three steps) setup help].
[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-sync-take-your-bookmarks-and-tabs-with-you?redirectlocale=en-US&redirectslug=what-firefox-sync Firefox Sync]
[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/what-firefox-sync-and-how-do-i-use-it Sync QA]

Firefox Sync restores old bookmarks

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