Import to Edge

john3650 · 07 Oct 2020

I am trying to change my browser to Edge, but when I go to setting-favourites-import I don't get a list of browsers to choose from, so how do import everything to Edge?

Thanks for looking.

Ghot · 07 Oct 2020

john3650 said:

I am trying to change my browser to Edge, but when I go to setting-favourites-import I don't get a list of browsers to choose from, so how do import everything to Edge?

Thanks for looking.

I don't use Edge, but...

If it's like most browsers, you would need to export the favorites/bookmarks from the other browser first... then import those favorites to the new browser.

It would help to know which browser you wish to grab the favorites, from.

Fabler2 · 07 Oct 2020

As Ghot says. Export your bookmarks/favourites HTML file from the browser to a folder then import it to Edge.

john3650 · 07 Oct 2020

I am using Firefox. I can export favourites as HTMl file, but the problem is that in Edge there is no dropdown menu on any import buttons.
I went into W10 settings-apps-edge and clicked modify, but there is nothing coming up, just rotating wheel. I thought there would be a repair option there.

Helmut · 07 Oct 2020

I am actually an Edge user...
3 dots > Settings > Profiles > Import browser data > Import from V ( IE, Edge legacy, Google Chrome, Favourites or Bookmarks HTML file).
Choose what to import, ticking the option boxes required, one of which is Favourites or bookmarks.

So in general no need to go via the HTML file route.

Ghot · 07 Oct 2020

I'm not sure if you're on Edge or Edge Chromium, but on the original Edge...

3 dots > Favorites > Import from another browser > Import from file > then browse to where you saved the Firefox bookmarks, and double click on that file.

Fabler2 · 07 Oct 2020

Firefox should be in the list anyway. See image I posted previously.

john3650 · 07 Oct 2020

I am trying to use edge Chromium, updated to latest version, but when clicking 'import' there is no list to choose anything from. I thought it would be easy to change, shows how wrong I can be.

Ghot · 07 Oct 2020

Fabler2 said:

Firefox should be in the list anyway. See image I posted previously.

I saw your post. The first time I opened Edge, it only showed Internet Explorer. Then I opened Edge a few more times, and then Firefox showed in the choices.

/edit

john3650 said:

I am trying to use edge Chromium, updated to latest version, but when clicking 'import' there is no list to choose anything from. I thought it would be easy to change, shows how wrong I can be.

No, it should be easy, we're all probably missing something simple. Now that we know you're on Edge Chromium, and importing from Firefox, things should go a bit faster.

I will bow out, as I don't have Edge Chromium installed.

@john3650

If you need to post a screen shot to help us understand...

Option One, here: How to Upload and Post Screenshots and Files at Ten Forums

Fabler2 · 07 Oct 2020

john3650 said:

I am trying to use edge Chromium, updated to latest version, but when clicking 'import' there is no list to choose anything from. I thought it would be easy to change, shows how wrong I can be.

Can you post a screenshot? This is what I see,