You’ve heard that the Firefox browser is fast, private and secure, thanks to its built-in Enhanced Tracking Protection. You’ve also heard it’s made by people who want the web to be awesome for everyone. And now you’re ready to switch from Microsoft Edge to Firefox, but you’re worried that it’s too technically difficult or that you’ll lose your settings and information in the process.
Fear not! Switching your browser from Microsoft Edge to Firefox is fast and easy. Here’s how to import your bookmarks, history and passwords from Edge to Firefox, and make your new browser a home base.
How do I transfer my passwords, favorites and history from Microsoft Edge to Firefox?
Firefox guides you through an easy process to help you import your important personal data like cookies, browsing history, passwords and favorites (called Bookmarks in Firefox) from Microsoft Edge, saving you from having to configure many things yourself.
From Firefox:
- Windows users: Press ALT + F to bring up the menu bar. Then select Import from Another Browser.
- Mac users: click on the File menu, then select Import from Another Browser:
When you type ALT + F in Firefox for Windows, this menu will appear.
The import wizard will walk you through importing:
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Download Meta4 ClickOnce Launcher for Firefox. This extension adds support for launching ClickOnce applications from Firefox. It is needed for launching the Meta4 PeopleNet product although it can be used with any ClickOnce-based application. Feb 04, 2019 The new Microsoft Edge browser in Windows 10 is still a work in progress, but it’s blazing fast compared to IE and other browsers and it has some interesting features.
- Cookies: Small bits of information stored on your computer by some websites that are used to keep you logged in, store your options, or do other things.
- Browsing History: Information on the sites you have visited.
- Saved Passwords: Logins for websites.
- Favorites: Web pages you have saved in your Internet Explorer favorites.
Click Continue, and ta-da! Your imported favorites from Microsoft Edge will appear as a folder in your Firefox Bookmarks menu.
How do I set Firefox as my default browser?
If you have more than one web browser installed, any links that you click on will automatically open in your default browser. During a software update, your settings can also sometimes change, and you may end up with a different default browser than Firefox. That’s easy to fix.
- Windows users, here’s how to set Firefox as your default browser on Windows.
- Mac users, here’s how to make Firefox your default browser on Mac.
Make the most of your Firefox browser
Now that you’re all moved in, you can customize your Firefox browser to your personal tastes. Here are a few suggestions:
- Add the Facebook Container extension for extra protection from Facebook tracking.
- Check Firefox Monitor to see if you’ve been involved in a data breach
- Install one of the 400,000+ graphic themes to style Firefox in a unique and colorful way.
- Sign up for a Firefox Account to take your passwords, open tabs and history with you on all your devices.
- Browse your favorite websites and check out your personal protection report to see how many trackers were blocked through Enhanced Tracking Protection.
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Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)
Operating system/browser | Player version | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
Windows 10 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in clean installs of Windows 10 as well as upgrades to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. In some editions of Windows 10, it's included as an optional feature that you can enable. To do that, select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Manage optional features > Add a feature > Windows Media Player, and select Install. DVD playback isn't included. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 10. |
Windows 8.1 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Pro, but doesn't include DVD playback. Go to the DVD playback for Windows page to find out how to add DVD playback to Windows 8.1. For Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 8.1 N and KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack. |
Windows RT 8.1 | N/A | Windows Media Player isn't available for Windows RT 8.1. |
Windows 7 | Windows Media Player 12 | Included in Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. For Windows 7 N or KN editions, get the Media Feature Pack. |
Mac OS X | Windows Media Components for QuickTime |
If you want to reinstall Windows Media Player, try the following:
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Click the Start button, type features, and select Turn Windows features on or off.
Scroll down and expand Media Features, clear the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
Restart your device. Windows Media Player should be uninstalled.
Repeat step 1.
Scroll down and expand Media Features, select the Windows Media Player check box, and click OK.
Restart your device. Windows Media player should now be reinstalled.
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Note: To troubleshoot issues like playback and codec problems, see the 'Get help' section in Windows Media Player.