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i_x_ten from arsemuncher on 2005-07-10 19:33 [#01658675]
Points: 10031 Status: Regular

how do you change profiles within firefox? my computer
fucked up and asked me to change profiles, and i couldnt use
the defualt one cos it crashed but was still registering in
task manager.... which i only just realised. what do i do,
cos i've lost all my bookmarks etc.... any help is thanked
now...

tolstoyed from the ocean on 2005-07-10 19:47 [#01658680]
Points: 50073 Status: Moderator

Creating a New Profile
To create a profile:

1. Open the Profile Manager:
* Windows: from Windows, select Start menu > Run,
and then browse to the folder where you installed Firefox.
Type in Firefox.exe -P, then click OK.
* Mac OS: open the Firefox folder and then
double-click the Profile Manager.
* Linux: type ./firefox -P at the command line.
2. Click Create Profile, read the Profile description,
and then click Next.
3. Enter a profile name. This can be anything you like,
such as your real name or a name related to the profile's
use, such as "School."
4. Accept the default location for the new profile or
click the Choose Folder button and navigate to the location
you want.
5. If you have Language Packs or Regional Content Packs
installed, click Region Selection and choose the
Language/Content set you want.
6. Click Finish.

The opening screen of the Profile Manager will reappear with
the new profile listed and highlighted.
Deleting or Renaming a Profile
You may want to delete profiles that you don't normally use.
To delete or rename an existing profile:

1. Open the Profile Manager:
* Windows: from Windows, select Start menu > Run,
and then browse to the folder where you installed Firefox.
Type in Firefox.exe -P, then click OK.
* Mac OS: open the Firefox folder and then
double-click the Profile Manager.
* Linux: type ./firefox -P at the command line.
2. To delete a profile, select its name and click Delete
Profile.
3. To rename a profile, select its name, click Rename
Profile, and follow the instructions.

you're welcome.

corrupted-girl on 2005-07-10 19:48 [#01658681]
Points: 8469 Status: Regular

this happened to me today too.. hehe

swift_jams from big sky on 2005-07-10 19:49 [#01658682]
Points: 7577 Status: Lurker

I'm sorry, I don't use Mozzila Firefox. Does it make things
easier?

i_x_ten from arsemuncher on 2005-07-10 19:54 [#01658686]
Points: 10031 Status: Regular | Followup to tolstoyed: #01658680

fs i tried the -p thingy, but its just opening firefox
normally without the profile manager. grrr. what am i doing
wrong?

corrupted-girl on 2005-07-10 20:11 [#01658691]
Points: 8469 Status: Regular | Followup to i_x_ten: #01658686

delete the other profile

corrupted-girl on 2005-07-10 20:27 [#01658706]
Points: 8469 Status: Regular | Followup to i_x_ten: #01658686

you got it?

i_x_ten from arsemuncher on 2005-07-10 20:28 [#01658708]
Points: 10031 Status: Regular

no, i still cant figure how to get into the profile
management screen atm. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

corrupted-girl on 2005-07-10 20:35 [#01658716]
Points: 8469 Status: Regular | Followup to i_x_ten: #01658708

well once you get into the profile folder.. it should have
your original profile with your bookmarks. if you delete all
other profiles, besides yours, then re-open firefox.. it
should pop up.. or just automatically open your previous
profile, which is the one you want.

mylittlesister from ...wherever (United Kingdom) on 2005-07-10 20:47 [#01658724]
Points: 8472 Status: Regular | Followup to i_x_ten: #01658708

reboot, and then try running "firefox.exe" -p

b6662966 from ? on 2005-07-10 20:55 [#01658731]
Points: 1110 Status: Lurker

get yourself a proper browser like Internet Explorer

dxc from Latvia on 2005-07-11 10:49 [#01659143]
Points: 328 Status: Lurker

^ lol

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