Now you could do so quickly and easily with MozBackup.
The second screen is of interest…notice that the software is provided as-is.
once you nail finished the installation, it is time to backup your Mozilla software of choice.
For our example, we are backing up a default install of Firefox.
In the second window, you will be asked to choose between Backup a profile or Restore a profile.
You will also need to snag the particular software that you would like to backup.
For our example we are backing up the profile for Mozilla Firefox 3.5 (en-GB).
Click Next when you are finished.
Since we are backing up a default install, we have chosen default.
Notice that there is a selection button for Portables (lovely!).
The save location chosen was the Desktop to make the backup file easy to find afterwards.
Choose the option that best suits your needs.
For our example, we chose not to password protect the file.
Afterwards, click Next.
You will need to enter and then confirm the password you have chosen.
Click OK when you are finished.
Simply click to select or deselect a particular option.
Notice the button that says Unknown files near the bottom.
This is worth a quick look if you would like to fine-tune your backup even more.
Note: Even though themes are not listed here, they are also backed up with your profile.
Also, all items in the Components Selection window and Unknown Files window are selected by default.
Click to select or deselect options.
Click OK when you are finished.
Restoring a ProfileTime to restore your profile!
For our example we are going to restore the profile to a portable version of Firefox.
once you nail started MozBackup, here is the first window that you will see.
For our example, we have chosen Restore a profile and Mozilla Firefox 3.5 (en-GB).
Since we are restoring to a portable version in our example, we clicked the Portable button.
Clicking on the Portable button opens up a browsing window for locating a portable browsers profile folder.
In our example the portables home folder name was Mobile Fox (Mobile Fox > Data > profile).
pick the appropriate profile associated with your backup restoration.
once you nail made your selections, click Next.
Note: All items in the Components Selection window and Unknown Files window are selected by default.
Once you click Yes the restore process will begin immediately.
Here you’ve got the option to see MozBackup restoring the profile in our example.
Attack of the ClonesHere is our default install of Firefox alongside the new portable version.
Which one is which?
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