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I am trying to import my Internet Explorer and the IMPORT command under the FILE menu is greyed out (not available)

jameslecomte@aol.com
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I am trying to import my Internet Explorer bookmarks and the IMPORT menu item in the FILE menu is greyed out (not available)

I am trying to import my Internet Explorer bookmarks and the IMPORT menu item in the FILE menu is greyed out (not available)

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That menu item is greyed-out when in the Private Browsing mode.
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Private+Browsing

You can export your Favorites from IE and then import that file into Firefox. Works better than the "Import" does, IMO.
In IE:
File > Import/Export - Export to HTML file

then in Firefox:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Import HTML... = From HTML file

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That menu item is greyed-out when in the Private Browsing mode.
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Private+Browsing

You can export your Favorites from IE and then import that file into Firefox. Works better than the "Import" does, IMO.
In IE:
File > Import/Export - Export to HTML file

then in Firefox:
Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks -> Import & Backup - Import HTML... = From HTML file