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Received message: Firefox slow. Refreshed firefox. Bookmarks gone.

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Tried:

        Recovering from Old Firefox Data file. Windows did not recognize file.
        System restore point.
Tried: Recovering from Old Firefox Data file. Windows did not recognize file. System restore point.

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Slopoke, It is also possible to create a new profile and copy the necessary files to restore backups:

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These can't get your data back, but will help in the future.

These add-ons can be a great help by backing up and restoring Firefox

FEBE (Firefox Environment Backup Extension) {web link} FEBE allows you to quickly and easily backup your Firefox extensions, history, passwords, and more. In fact, it goes beyond just backing up -- It will actually rebuild your saved files individually into installable .xpi files. It will also make backup of files that you choose.

OPIE {web link} Import/Export extension preferences