How do I input favorites/bookmarks from Internet Explorer?

I just installed Firefox and had hoped it would somehow automatically copy the favorites/bookmarks from Internet
Explorer (IE9). That didn't happen so I'm now trying to determine
how one can find and import that list of favorites/bookmarks into Firefox.

Is this about importing bookmarks on a mobile device (the question details show Firefox OS) or is this about importing on a desktop computer?
If there are problems with importing the IE Favorites in Firefox then export the favorites in IE to an HTML file and import that file in the Firefox Bookmarks Manager.
If you do not have the menu bar in IE then right-click the toolbar at the top to enable the Menu Bar.
*Export the favorites in IE to an HTML file (bookmarks.html):<br>File > Import and Export
*Import the HTML file in Firefox:<br>Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Import Bookmarks from HTML
See "Import from another browser" and "Import from file":
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks

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    * Export the favorites in IE to an HTML file (bookmarks.html): File > Import and Export
    * Import the HTML file in Firefox: Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Import HTML: From File
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    I am running Mozilla Firefox 20.0.1 under Windows 7 Ultimate.
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    This incomplete importing sometimes happens for unknown reasons.
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  • Importing bookmarks from internet explorer doesn't work

    when i try to import bookmarks from internet explorer it say it's completed the import, but nothing was imported.

    You can usually find the imported IE Favorites in a folder ("From Internet Explorer") at the bottom of the Bookmarks Menu folder (Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks).
    If you can't find them in the folder ("From Internet Explorer") or otherwise have problems with importing the IE Favorites in Firefox then export the Favorites in IE to an HTML file and import that file in the Firefox Bookmarks Manager.<br />
    That way you also preserve any sorting that you may have done in IE with the Favorites.
    * Export the favorites in IE to an HTML file (bookmarks.html): File > Import and Export
    * Import the HTML file in Firefox: Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Import HTML: From File
    See "Import from another browser" and "Import from file":
    * http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks

  • When I downloaded Firefox, it did not copy my Favorites List from Internet Explorer

    When I downloaded Firefox, it did not copy my Favorites Bar from Internet Explorer. If it did, I don't know where to find it on Firefox. Can you help?

    Look for a folder named '''from Internet Explorer''' in your bookmarks.

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    FF Import Data Wizard from another Browser (IE) only allow import "Internet Shortcuts"

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  • How can I delete a duplicated import of bookmarks from Internet Explorer.

    Somehow I imported my IE Favorites to Firefox twice. The one 'From Internet Explorer' folder contains all the IE sub-folders but does not show any individual Bookmarks contained in them. How can I delete this 'From Internet Explorer' folder and its contents. The 'delete' and the 'cut' functions do not work. The other import from IE works fine.

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  • Is there a way to combine the bookmarks from Internet Explorer with bookmarks added while using Firefox?

    I have a bookmark file on the toolbar called "From Internet Explorer." I have also added bookmarks while using Firefox. Is there a way to combine these lists?

    This link shows how - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Importing+favorites+and+other+data+from+Internet+Explorer

  • How could I use FAVOURITES imported from Internet Explorer

    I use Google Chrome. However I get adverts, which obstruct my work. As I cannot get rid of these adverts, I want to try Mozilla Firefox. I have imported favorites from Internet Explorer but I do not know how to use them. I do not see any button or icon for this purpose. I should be grateful for your help.
    FB321

    Web page have ads, and there are add-ons to suppress some of those if you find them troublesome.
    Bad add-ons can inject additional ads into pages. Sometimes some "freeware" you install can include these ad injectors which then infect all of your browsers. If you suspect anything along those lines, here's my suggested procedure for tracking down and cleaning out bad add-ons. Sorry for the length -- it's not as bad as it sounds:
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  • UNABLE TO TRANSFER BOOKMARKS FROM INTERNET EXPLORER SINCE I UPDATED F/FOX

    i had an earlier version of firefox and kept my bookmarks but when i updated f/fox i lost the b/marks
    can you please send me easy instructions as i am a beginner
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    joe

    Firefox tries to keep bookmarks when you update it. If however you use the option saying something like "delete settings" it will delete all settings and profile detail for all installed versions of firefox.
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    *[[lost bookmarks]] - sometimes they are not totaly lost
    * [[importing favorites and other data from Internet Explorer]] - in your case even if they are out of date it may be the easiest and best option to try

  • How do I get Firefox to import ALL my bookmarks from Internet Explorer?

    I've recently installed Firefox on my WXP computer, to replace IE. During installation, Firefox automatically put up a dialog offering to import all my bookmarks (i.e. Favourites) from IE, and I accepted. The resulting page confirmed that my bookmarks had been imported. However, on looking at the actual list of bookmarks "Imported from IE", I saw that the main Favourite headings had been imported in alphabetical order - which is fine - but that the import had stopped at the letter S. That meant that some important main Favourite headings (e.g. "Travel") hadn't been imported.
    I then went to your tutorial pages and followed the instructions for "Importing Personal Data from Other Browsers", asking for just bookmarks to be imported from IE. What happened was that once again, FF imported only the Favourite titles up to initial S. (And now, furthermore, all the imported ones were duplicates of the ones already imported at set-up). Would you tell me, please, what I need to do to get the complete list of Favourites imported from IE?
    Thanks a lot.
    Ian Stewart

    # Delete the duplicate bookmarks in the Library (press Ctrl+Shift+B to open it).
    # In Internet Explorer, export your favorites in HTML format.
    #* [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/add-view-organize-favorites Export and import favorites | Microsoft Support]
    # In Firefox, import the bookmarks from the HTML file.
    #* [[Import Bookmarks from a HTML file]]

  • After downloading Firefox, it goes to a site called Sweet IM Search. I have to go to AT&T's home page. Why isn't it going directly to AT&T? Also, when I add to Bookmarks, it doesn't take it. It pulls up bookmarks from Internet Explorer when I had it.

    # * Numbered list item
    Also, I've added bookmarks. I add a site to my bookmarks, it takes it, but later it's not there. It shows it under Internet Explorer when I had it.
    Judy

    See:
    * https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/845983

  • Docs&settings only shows bookmarks from Int Explorer used previously, not Moxilla. How can I save the bookmarks which are shown correctly when using MF?

    I want to save my bookmarks as I have done periodically since 2000 using Xp.
    For copying to F drive or USB, procedure is open C drive, Documents and settings, my name, Favorites
    I have hundreds of sorted bookmarks which I update fairly often.
    Changed to MF about five years ago.
    It looks like nothing has been added to the Favorites within Documents and Settings since then - all have the blue Int. Explorer logo, none in Moxilla colours.
    I was unaware of this as all bookmarks are shown correctly to left of desktop.

    There are three basic options
    #You can backup the bookmarks in a form that Firefox can use. And these include any tags with them.<br />See [[Restore bookmarks from backup or move them to another computer]]
    #Firefox stores History in the same database: '''places.sqlite'' the whole of that or even the whole of the profile may be backed up if necessary. <br /> See [[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]]
    #You may back them up by '''export / import''' as HTML. These are the same sort of files as is used for IE favourites / favorites. (These will append or tack on to existing bookmark collections) <br />See [[Export Firefox bookmarks to an HTML file to back up or transfer bookmarks]]
    CARE if you restore bookmarks from a backup it overwrites your existing bookmarks so always back them up manually before doing any restore.
    Firefox creates its own library of bookmarks. It is possible to add HTML files from IE to these. You will not be able to make sense of Firefox's .json or .sqlite files other than by allowing them to be used within Firefox. The HTML files may probably be opened directly by Firefox or some other programs such as Word Processors.
    * See [[Import Bookmarks from Internet Explorer]]
    * Also see<br />[[How to use bookmarks to save and organize your favorite websites]] <br /> [[Use bookmark folders to organize your bookmarks]]

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