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Microsoft is about to end its support for the Internet Explorer browser, and most old Windows users are looking for solutions to move IE data to another browser, such as transferring IE favorites to Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or other browsers.
Here this page will show you how to migrate everything from the IE browser to Firefox on a local PC or from an old PC to a new PC with success. If you have the same needs here, follow and get started switching your essentials now.
In this article, you'll learn:
- IE vs. Firefox, Which Is Better? Benefits of Moving Internet Explorer to Firefox
- #1. Move IE Data to Firefox on Local PC - Import Everything from Internet Explorer to Firefox
- #2. Transfer Internet Explorer Data - Favorites to Firefox Between Two Computers
IE vs. Firefox, Which Is Better? Benefits of Moving Internet Explorer to Firefox
Is Firefox Better than IE? So why is someone trying to switch data from Internet Explorer to Mozilla Firefox?
Here is a comparison table that was originally provided by Mozilla, and you'll see if Firefox is better than the IE browser:
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According to this table, it's clear that Firefox now has better support in multiple angels than Internet Explorer. Aside from this, you can also enjoy the following benefits by moving IE data to Firefox:
- Continuous tech support provided by Mozilla
- Secure searching and browsing environment online via Firefox.
- Low virus infection risk.
- New updates and new features.
So how do you transfer IE data to Firefox on your own? Check the following tutorials, and you'll get reliable solutions that work to assist you in accomplishing this task perfectly.
#1. Move IE Data to Firefox on Local PC - Import Everything from Internet Explorer to Firefox
Stay here if you want to switch data, including favorites, settings, and even passwords, from the Internet Explorer to Firefox on your current computer. Follow and learn the details with the guidelines shown below:
Step 1. Open Mozilla Firefox, click the "Library" icon at the top right toolbar, then click "Bookmarks".
Step 2. Select "Manage bookmarks", click "Import and Backup" at the top menu bar and select "Import Data from Another Browser...".
Step 3. Select "Microsoft Internet Explorer" on the popup window, and click "Next" to continue.
Step 4. Select the items to migrate from the IE browser to Firefox and click "Next" to continue.
- Cookies
- Browsing History
- Saved Logins and Passwords
- Favorites
Wait for the process to complete, and click "Finish" to end the migrating process.
#2. Transfer Internet Explorer Data - Favorites to Firefox Between Two Computers
If you are with the second case, trying to move your IE favorites from an old PC to Firefox on a new computer, stay here. The following step guidelines will show you the complete process:
Step 1. Export Internet Explorer Data - Favorites
- Open IE browser, select "View favorites, feeds, and history".
- Under Add to favorites menu, select "Import and export...".
- Select "Export to a file", click "Next".
- Select the folder to export your Favorites and select "Next".
- Browse a location to save the exported file, click "Export" and "Finish".
Step 2. Copy and Move IE Data to New Computer
You can use a USB flash drive to transfer the exported IE favorites HTML file to the new computer.
Step 3. Import the Transferred Internet Explorer Favorites to Edge on New PC
- Open Mozilla Firefox, click the "Library" icon at the top right toolbar, then click "Bookmarks".
- Select "Manage bookmarks", click "Import and Backup" at the top menu bar, and select "Import Bookmarks from HTML...".
- Open and select the IE favorites HTML file, click "Open".
Wait for the process to finish.
Bonus Tip: How to Change Firefox Location from C Drive to New Drive
As you know, the browser may take massive space on your PC as time goes by. Also, if you frequently use the browser to download files, the Download folder may also take up certain storage space in your C drive.
To ensure your PC works smoothly all the time, it's highly suggested that you change the install location of some big apps, including the web browser and some working programs. So how to move your Firefox to another location?
EaseUS Todo PCTrans, with its app migration feature, can efficiently change the install location of Firefox and other big programs without reinstallation.
Here is how to do so:
#1. Move Firefox from C Drive to Another Drive
Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your PC
Go to "App Migration" and click "Start" to continue.
Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive
1. Tick the C drive and select programs (marked as "Yes") that you want to transfer.
2. Click the triangle icon to select another drive on your computer as the destination, and click "Transfer" to start the process.
Step 3. Finish the transferring
Wait patiently until the transferring process finishes and click "OK" to confirm.
When it has done, you can restart PC if necessary. This will keep all changes on your PC and then you can run and programs from another hard drive without reinstallation.
#2. Change Downloads Location of Firefox
- Click the menu icon and select "Settings".
- Type "Downloads" in the search box.
- Click "Browse" to set a new location for saving the downloaded items via Firefox.
#3. Move Firefox Downloads Folder to Another Drive
If you want to switch the items that Firefox previously downloaded to the new location, EaseUS Todo PCTrans is also capable of helping with its Large File Cleanup feature.
Step 1. Run EaseUS Todo PCTrans on your PC
Go to "App Migration" and click "Start" to continue.
Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive
1. Tick the C drive and select programs (marked as "Yes") that you want to transfer.
2. Click the triangle icon to select another drive on your computer as the destination, and click "Transfer" to start the process.
Step 3. Finish the transferring
Wait patiently until the transferring process finishes and click "OK" to confirm.
When it has done, you can restart PC if necessary. This will keep all changes on your PC and then you can run and programs from another hard drive without reinstallation.
Firefox Is Secure and Reliable, and You Can Replace Internet Explorer With It
We compared Firefox and Internet Explorer and listed the benefits of moving Internet Explorer data to Firefox.
When IE ends its life, Firefox is reliable and secure that you can fully rely on. If you are ready to switch your personal and business data from IE to Firefox, go and follow the methods on this page for help now.
About the Author
Updated by Tracy King
Tracy became a member of the EaseUS content team in 2013. Being a technical writer for over 10 years, she is enthusiastic about sharing tips to assist readers in resolving complex issues in disk management, file transfer, PC & Mac performance optimization, etc., like an expert.
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EaseUS Todo PCTrans Free is a useful and and reliable software solution created to serve in computer migration operations, be it from one machine to another or from an earlier version of your OS to a newer one.
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EaseUS Todo PCTrans is by the folks at EaseUS who make incredible tools that let you manage your backups and recover your dead hard disks. While it is not an official tool, EaseUS has a reputation for being very good with their software and code.
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It offers the ability to move your entire user account from your old computer, meaning everything is quickly migrated. You still get to keep your Windows installation (and the relevant drivers for your new PC), but you also get all your apps, settings, preferences, images, documents and other important data.
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