In transfering my favorites to firefox my in file import is not highlighted

I'm trying to import my favorites from IE and the help instructions tell me to go to the file menu and click on import. The import word is not highlighted and I don't know what I not need to do to get it highlighted so I can click on it to continue.

A possible cause is that you run Firefox in permanent [[Private Browsing]] mode.
* You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
* To see all History settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
* Uncheck: [ ] "Automatically start Firefox in a private browsing session"
Other things that need attention: 
Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks that you should update.
*Java Plug-in 1.6.0_13 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
Update the [[Java]] plugin to the latest version.
*http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp (Java Platform: Download JRE)
Update the [[Adobe Reader]] plugin to the latest version.
*http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

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* [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/add-view-organize-favorites#ie=ie-8 Add to, view, and organize favorites - Microsoft Windows Help] -- see the "Export and import" section
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*Export the favorites in IE to an HTML file (bookmarks.html): File > Import and Export
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks

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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Import_bookmarks

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* https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-do-i-use-bookmarks

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