How do I backup my Profiles (passwords, bookmarks, security, etc.)?

I followed the steps in the troubleshooting file and found the profile files, but am not sure how to back up that folder because although the files and other folders were there, I have no idea where the main folder is on my computer. I plan on restoring them to my other computer - it is a netbook.

Backing up your profile:<br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Backing+up+your+information<br />
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup<br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Profiles#How_to_find_your_profile
Transferring data to a new profile:<br />
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
Recovering data from an old profile:<br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile<br />
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox
Also see: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Show_hidden_files_and_folders

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