bad bookmarks can't be removed
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bad bookmarks can't be removed
I reinstalled FF and then tried to recover everything without following instructions (my bad)
My current problem is that I have recovered all my bookmarks and favicons, but some of the entries:
still have no favicons
don't work
and can't be removed!
these entries that don't work and can't be removed
are most frequently without favicons
but some entries without favicons do work
sort of a mess
My current problem is that I have recovered all my bookmarks and favicons, but some of the entries:
still have no favicons
don't work
and can't be removed!
these entries that don't work and can't be removed
are most frequently without favicons
but some entries without favicons do work
sort of a mess
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
when I right click on the bookmark and go to properties, I get a window but it's not the properties window.
I can provide specifics if it would help
And, when I open all Bookmarks - there is no URL in the LOCATION column - looks like a folder not a bookmark
and, Delete doesn't work in ALL BOOKMARKS either
I can provide specifics if it would help
And, when I open all Bookmarks - there is no URL in the LOCATION column - looks like a folder not a bookmark
and, Delete doesn't work in ALL BOOKMARKS either
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
A screenshot might help.newmarket2 wrote:when I right click on the bookmark and go to properties, I get a window but it's not the properties window.
I can provide specifics if it would help
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
that would require figuring out how to insert an image here
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Posting_a_scr ... _the_forumnewmarket2 wrote:that would require figuring out how to insert an image here
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke (attrib.)
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
not easy
perhaps we can solve the problem without the image...personally, I don't think it adds anything to the diagnosis of the problem
perhaps we can solve the problem without the image...personally, I don't think it adds anything to the diagnosis of the problem
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
You're not the one doing the diagnosis.newmarket2 wrote:..personally, I don't think it adds anything to the diagnosis of the problem
Try the link given, it's not hard to follow.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke (attrib.)
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
compared to other chats and fora I use, it is very cumbersome.
And, anyone can ask clarifying questions, which I'd be happy to answer.
The window: at the top says "Properties for...." and the name of the bookmark
The window has no content and doesn't display the fields you see for any working bookmark's properties
Then, there is a SAVE button which isn't active and a CANCEL button
There isn't anything else to be gleaned from this image
Anything else I can describe?
I would think the primary issue is that there are bookmarks with no properties that cannot be deleted.
And that if this has ever happened before, someone would know what happened.
But, please, ask me questions and I'd be happy to do anything to provide information
And, anyone can ask clarifying questions, which I'd be happy to answer.
The window: at the top says "Properties for...." and the name of the bookmark
The window has no content and doesn't display the fields you see for any working bookmark's properties
Then, there is a SAVE button which isn't active and a CANCEL button
There isn't anything else to be gleaned from this image
Anything else I can describe?
I would think the primary issue is that there are bookmarks with no properties that cannot be deleted.
And that if this has ever happened before, someone would know what happened.
But, please, ask me questions and I'd be happy to do anything to provide information
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
jscher2000 wrote:A screenshot might help.
#KeepFightingMichael and Alex.
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
newmarket2 wrote:compared to other chats and fora I use, it is very cumbersome.
And, anyone can ask clarifying questions, which I'd be happy to answer.
1st... the reason for off-site screen-shots is because this server is a private one and has limited resources....
2nd... Hey, I'm 74 and I can even figure it out .. plus having a site to store pics is a nice thing to have around.
As you can see she's (The CAT) always alert and on the prowl for Meoware !!
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
not saying I can't figure it out.
saying it's cumbersome and adds no value
so, if you're going to insist and not try using words, it's not that big a problem and I'll live with it.
saying it's cumbersome and adds no value
so, if you're going to insist and not try using words, it's not that big a problem and I'll live with it.
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
You can check for problems with the <b>places.sqlite</b> database (bookmarks and history) in the Firefox profile folder.
You can use "Verify Integrity" button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page.
In case errors are reported close and restart Firefox and retry "Verify Integrity"
See also:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locked_or_dam ... ces.sqlite
You can use "Verify Integrity" button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page.
In case errors are reported close and restart Firefox and retry "Verify Integrity"
See also:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/Locked_or_dam ... ces.sqlite
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
dickvl
I seem to need an app to open/read the sqlite file.
recommendation for a free utility?
I seem to need an app to open/read the sqlite file.
recommendation for a free utility?
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
Nope, I'm saying that.newmarket2 wrote:not saying I can't figure it out.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke (attrib.)
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Re: bad bookmarks can't be removed
To clarify, is this correct:
Properties is normal for all other bookmarks, it's only for the seemingly corrupted ones that Firefox won't display properties?
What method did you use to restore your bookmarks in this profile?
Properties is normal for all other bookmarks, it's only for the seemingly corrupted ones that Firefox won't display properties?
What method did you use to restore your bookmarks in this profile?