skip to main content

Question on importing bookmarks

2 years ago

I use Chrome on my main computer and have a large number of bookmarks and bookmarks folders in it. I want to import a Chrome bookmarks file from another computer, but that file has a lot of the same bookmarks that I already have in Chrome on my main computer. If I import this bookmarks file, am I going to have a mess with bunch of duplicate bookmarks on my main computer?

Comments (2)

bengz6westmd
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
If I export/import as an html file, it doesn't duplicate bookmarks w/the same name and target, but if you had 2 bookmarks to the same target w/different identifying names for the bookmarks, you would get both.
kudzu9 thanked bengz6westmd
kudzu9
Original Author
2 years ago
I actually got up the courage to hit the import command. What happened was that they all went to a whole, new folder, named "Imported Bookmarks" that showed up in my Bookmarks Manager at the bottom of all my organized bookmarks. Nothing got messed up or duplicated, and I simply moved some imported sub-folders to where I wanted them in my regular bookmarks, and got rid of everything I didn't want that was left by deleting the entire Imported Bookmarks folder.
Related Discussions
Importing Firefox Bookmarks
Q
Comments (3)
Well you haven't specified where the bookmarks are you want to import. If they are in Firefox, activate that copy of Firefox, then go to "organize bookmarks" then to "file" then to "export". Put this export on some medium you can move, memory stick, network...and do the same on the new Firefox except click "import" and browse for the file you just exported.
...See More
trivial question #29, deleting from Firefox bookmark foleders
Q
Comments (2)
much easier if you click on bookmarks the organize bookmarks and do it from there. you can select groups at a time as Bob said. IN there you can select your folder so it is open in the right pane then hit edit and select all which will hilight all in that folder then you can delete them all or pick and choose. You can also use the move tool there to move them from one folder to another easily.
...See More
Opera Bookmark Question
Q
Comments (5)
Hi, Thanks for trying to help. Follow me with this. If you click on bookmarks a drop down list appears. From top to bottome this is how it is for me... Bookmarks white paper with green arrow Manage Bookmarks.. Bookmarks folder Opera folder Amazon.com white paper icon with red arrow Download.com white paper icon with red arrow ebay with logo Yahoo white paper icon with red arrow All of these white paper icons that I won't use I'd like to delete. Couldn't do it the way you suggested as they aren't in folder. any more thoughts? Thanks. Sapphires
...See More
Using this site: Bookmark question...
Q
Comments (4)
Yes party_music50, that's what I'm looking for. I checked out the activity tab that you suggested, I'll be curious to see if the ones with activity since the last read post will be bumped to the top or somehow will show that there are unread posts. I have been a member of some other message boards where threads w/ unread posts were marked a different color, so you could know there was something new since last time. That was very convenient.
...See More

Sign Up to Comment

Related Stories

ARCHITECTURE 5 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an Open Floor Plan

By Becky Harris

Wide-open spaces are wonderful, but there are important functional issues to consider before taking down the walls

GREEN DECORATING 8 Questions to Help You See Through Green Hype

By Laura Gaskill

With the ecofriendly bandwagon picking up some dubious passengers, here's how to tell truly green products and services from the imposters

LIGHTING 5 Questions to Ask for the Best Room Lighting

By Karen LeBlanc Design TV Host & Writer/Blogger

Get your overhead, task and accent lighting right for decorative beauty, less eyestrain and a focus exactly where you want

The Large Wall Clock...An Important Element for Your T.V. Debut

By Between Naps on the Porch

WORKING WITH PROS 10 Questions to Ask Potential Contractors

By Ventana Construction LLC

Ensure the right fit by interviewing general contractors about topics that go beyond the basics

REMODELING GUIDES Considering a Fixer-Upper? 15 Questions to Ask First

By Sarah Phipps Design

Learn about the hidden costs and treasures of older homes to avoid budget surprises and accidentally tossing valuable features

ORGANIZING Ask These 8 Questions to Get Your Family Organizing Station Right

By Kitcheneering

Households can run better when they have a central organizing hub. Is yours set up well for your family?

UNIVERSAL DESIGN 10 Questions to Ask Before Sharing Your Home With Aging Parents

By Laura Gaskill

Honest conversation is key to deciding whether it makes sense to have your parents move in with you

REMODELING GUIDES Planning a Kitchen Remodel? Start With These 5 Questions

By Tiffany Carboni

Before you consider aesthetics, make sure your new kitchen will work for your cooking and entertaining style

TILE 6 Questions to Answer Before You Install Tile Flooring

Considering these things before tackling your floors can get you a better result

Sponsored

More Discussions

Hard drive removal

5

UPS needed - which ones?

9

sound missing on Dell

3

Problems with Outlook 2013

0

Upgrading Windows 11 from Home to Pro

2