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==Changes lost on restart== | ==Changes lost on restart== | ||
This problem can be caused by a read-only [[bookmarks.html]] or [[bookmarks.html.moztmp]] file in the profile folder. | This problem can be caused by a read-only [[bookmarks.html]] or [[bookmarks.html.moztmp]] file in the [[profile folder]]. Deleting or modifying bookmarks will also have no effect and the profile folder will fill up with multiple numbered bookmarks-n.html files. Removing the read-only attribute will again allow the bookmarks to be updated [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157152]. | ||
==Add Bookmark dialog doesn't work== | |||
A corrupt [[localstore.rdf]] file in your [[profile folder]] can cause this problem. The solutions below will fix it, but you will lose any toolbar customizations you might have made [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=373873]. | |||
===Firefox 1.5=== | |||
[[kill application | Exit Firefox completely]] and start it in [[safe mode]]. A window called ''Firefox Safe Mode'' with some troubleshooting options will appear. Select the option "Reset toolbars and controls" and choose "Make Changes and Restart". | |||
===All other applications=== | |||
With the application closed, open your [[profile folder]] and delete the "localstore.rdf" file. | |||
==See also== | |||
* [[Multiple bookmarks files created]] | |||
[[Category:Issues (Firefox)]] | [[Category:Issues (Firefox)]] | ||
[[Category:Issues (Mozilla Suite)]] | [[Category:Issues (Mozilla Suite)]] | ||
[[Category:Bookmarks]] | [[Category:Bookmarks]] | ||
Revision as of 21:29, 7 February 2006
This article deals with problems adding, deleting, and making changes to bookmarks. For bookmarks that were saved previously but are now gone, see lost bookmarks.
Changes lost on restart
This problem can be caused by a read-only bookmarks.html or bookmarks.html.moztmp file in the profile folder. Deleting or modifying bookmarks will also have no effect and the profile folder will fill up with multiple numbered bookmarks-n.html files. Removing the read-only attribute will again allow the bookmarks to be updated [1].
Add Bookmark dialog doesn't work
A corrupt localstore.rdf file in your profile folder can cause this problem. The solutions below will fix it, but you will lose any toolbar customizations you might have made [2].
Firefox 1.5
Exit Firefox completely and start it in safe mode. A window called Firefox Safe Mode with some troubleshooting options will appear. Select the option "Reset toolbars and controls" and choose "Make Changes and Restart".
All other applications
With the application closed, open your profile folder and delete the "localstore.rdf" file.
