IE to Mozilla favorites - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

billege · 12-14-2003, 02:45 PM

Okay, I should be able to do this on my own.

I'm starting to use Mozilla, and I'd like to move over my IE favorites. I found the folder where IE keeps the favs, but when I try to import them, it don't work.

I'm using IE 6 and Mozilla 1.2.1 on XP Pro.
I'm using the import tool, and I've found the IE favorites folder. The problem is that I can't seem to select the favorties folder, or any of the favorites and import them. The only option I get is "open." So, I select the IE favorites folder and click open. Yeah, it opens the folder to the rest of the favorites.

I thought about just dumping the files into Mozilla's favorites folder, but I don't know where mozilla keeps those files. I've been through the explorer and Mozillas folders, I don't see a place for favorites. Do I just create one? Where?

While I'm at it, I hear firebird is great. Opinions on the Mozilla I've got vs Firebird?

Thanks.

Speed_Gibson · 12-14-2003, 03:01 PM

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I'm using IE 6 and Mozilla 1.2.1 on XP Pro

I am using the same Moz build still myself, but that is only due to this system severely needing a reinstall of winXP Pro corporate so I can use Opera 6.06/7.23 and Moz 1.5 and actually have them connect again.
I would strongly suggest looking at Moz 1.5 or the one of the nightly builds of 1.6b to get the full benefits of all of the tweaking and bugfixes.

my first thought on seeing your post was BookmarkPriest, but not certain if that works with the latest versions of Opera and Mozilla.

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Opinions on the Mozilla I've got vs Firebird?

looked at firebird 0.6/07 ,still like phoenix 0.4 better,and still prefer Opera over any of the gecko clan for numerous reasons.

spectre · 12-14-2003, 07:02 PM

Okay, here's what you do:

File -> Import and Export -> Next -> Export Favorites.

You want to export it, not import it from IE.

Marburg · 12-14-2003, 08:36 PM

I'm going to elaborate on what Spectre said:

When you go to import favorites into Mozilla the 'open dialog' isn't looking for favorite files - it's looking for a hypertext file with a bunch of links in it.

There's an option in IE to export your favorites to such a file.

So just export them to your desktop (which will make a bookmarks.html file)
and then just import it with Mozilla!

Weee - all good stuff!

Latch · 12-14-2003, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by billege

While I'm at it, I hear firebird is great. Opinions on the Mozilla I've got vs Firebird?

I used Mozilla for a while, then switched to Firebird. Firebird seems to be faster, and has a nice clean interface. I recommend it.

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Originally posted by Speed_Gibson

looked at firebird 0.6/07 ,still like phoenix 0.4 better,and still prefer Opera over any of the gecko clan for numerous reasons.

Just curious.. why?

billege · 12-15-2003, 08:10 AM

Ahhh ha.

Export the files into Mozilla, rather than import them. Why didn't I think of that?

Oh, because when I'm trying to bring things IN, I don't think OUT.

I am such a fool.

Thanks dudes.

SecretMethod70 · 12-15-2003, 08:20 AM

Wait.

What about the "Imported IE Favorites" section in the bookmarks menu???

In my experience Mozilla has always AUTOMATICALLY imported favorites. Granted, they were in a sub-menu, but they were certainly there.

billege · 12-15-2003, 08:25 PM

That menu is empty. I don't know why.

Hmm...I downloaded firebird, but I haven't installed it yet.
Maybe I'll get this one figured out. I just hope I end up liking it better than IE, or what'll the point've been?

12-14-2003, 02:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	IE to Mozilla favorites Okay, I should be able to do this on my own. I'm starting to use Mozilla, and I'd like to move over my IE favorites. I found the folder where IE keeps the favs, but when I try to import them, it don't work. I'm using IE 6 and Mozilla 1.2.1 on XP Pro. I'm using the import tool, and I've found the IE favorites folder. The problem is that I can't seem to select the favorties folder, or any of the favorites and import them. The only option I get is "open." So, I select the IE favorites folder and click open. Yeah, it opens the folder to the rest of the favorites. I thought about just dumping the files into Mozilla's favorites folder, but I don't know where mozilla keeps those files. I've been through the explorer and Mozillas folders, I don't see a place for favorites. Do I just create one? Where? While I'm at it, I hear firebird is great. Opinions on the Mozilla I've got vs Firebird? Thanks. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."

12-14-2003, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	Okay, here's what you do: File -> Import and Export -> Next -> Export Favorites. You want to export it, not import it from IE. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

12-14-2003, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marburg Crazy Location: Nova Scotia, Canada	I'm going to elaborate on what Spectre said: When you go to import favorites into Mozilla the 'open dialog' isn't looking for favorite files - it's looking for a hypertext file with a bunch of links in it. There's an option in IE to export your favorites to such a file. So just export them to your desktop (which will make a bookmarks.html file) and then just import it with Mozilla! Weee - all good stuff! __________________ Ask a simple question... get pain.

12-15-2003, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	Ahhh ha. Export the files into Mozilla, rather than import them. Why didn't I think of that? Oh, because when I'm trying to bring things IN, I don't think OUT. I am such a fool. Thanks dudes. __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."

12-15-2003, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Wait. What about the "Imported IE Favorites" section in the bookmarks menu??? In my experience Mozilla has always AUTOMATICALLY imported favorites. Granted, they were in a sub-menu, but they were certainly there. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

12-15-2003, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	That menu is empty. I don't know why. Hmm...I downloaded firebird, but I haven't installed it yet. Maybe I'll get this one figured out. I just hope I end up liking it better than IE, or what'll the point've been? __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."