Disaster can hit your computer anytime, so you’d better be ready. This applies also to bookmarks; it’s always a good idea to have a backup copy of your bookmark collection just in case something happens. But what if you suddenly lose them and didn’t take the time to backup your bookmarks in time? Well, if you use Firefox there’s an emergency solution we just learned from OnSoftware Spain.
First of all, you need to make hidden files and folders visible in the Folder options menu. Open any Explorer window, click on Tools > Folder options, select the View tab and enable the “Show hidden files and folders” option.
Now here’s the trick: Firefox saves automatic backup copies of your bookmarks on a daily basis, without having to configure it or install any third-party extension. So simply launch Firefox, open the Bookmarks Manager, select File > Import and browse to the location where Firefox saves those copies, which is:
C:\Documents and Settings\your user name\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xxxxxxx.default\bookmarkbackups
You’ll have a few versions to choose from. Just select the one that suits you best and you’re done. All your bookmarks will be safely back!
