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With Mac OS 10.6.8, import safari 5.1 bookmarks to firefox - import is greyed - am damned! vpearce5@comcast.net

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Mac OS 10.6.8 on 2.33ghz mac safari 5.1 firefox 5.0.1

under file - import is grey

PC's have the capability - why not MAC?

I have set up an export file from safari - but still unable to import with firefox -

I cannot see where I went wrong - am having problems with adobe flash within safari, and don't with firefox -

Please give me feedback!

Mac OS 10.6.8 on 2.33ghz mac safari 5.1 firefox 5.0.1 under file - import is grey PC's have the capability - why not MAC? I have set up an export file from safari - but still unable to import with firefox - I cannot see where I went wrong - am having problems with adobe flash within safari, and don't with firefox - Please give me feedback!

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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

  • https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.

  • https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
  • You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
  • To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"
vpearce5
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Thank you so much - finally am able to run all my bookmarks from Safari -