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windows says does not know programme to open saved favourites

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gchakra
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I saved my favourites (backed-up) as per your instructions on desktop as a .json file.

When I tried opening to check it, Windows said it cannot open the file cos it needs to know what program I want to use to open it and gave options of using the web to auto select or choose from list of programs. I dont know what to do.

I saved my favourites (backed-up) as per your instructions on desktop as a .json file. When I tried opening to check it, Windows said it cannot open the file cos it needs to know what program I want to use to open it and gave options of using the web to auto select or choose from list of programs. I dont know what to do.

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Note that you can restore a JSON backup in the Bookmarks Manager (Library).

  • Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Restore > Choose File

Restoring a JSON backup will replace all current bookmarks.

You can open such a JSON file in the Scratchpad (Firefox/Tools > Web Developer) if you want to look at the file.
Use File > Open File in the Scratchpad and click the Pretty Print button to format the text for easier inspection.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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The JSON format is data meant to be read by Firefox when you choose to restore that backup. It's not intended to be human-readable, although you can read it with a little difficulty...

If you want to see the data, you can either open it in Notepad (within Notepad, use File > Open, and choose all file types), or you can drag and drop the file onto an open Firefox tab.

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Valitud lahendus

Note that you can restore a JSON backup in the Bookmarks Manager (Library).

  • Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > Import & Backup > Restore > Choose File

Restoring a JSON backup will replace all current bookmarks.

You can open such a JSON file in the Scratchpad (Firefox/Tools > Web Developer) if you want to look at the file.
Use File > Open File in the Scratchpad and click the Pretty Print button to format the text for easier inspection.

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