7.1 Doesn't See Bookmarks

I visited a site the other day that created an error on my Netscape 7.1 browser. I was instructed restart Netscape, which I did. Later, when I went into my bookmarks, nothing was in there.

My bookmarks still exist in my profile and they seem to be fine. How do I make the browser to see them again?

 

Hi pcigno,

I take it that you have no backup of your Profiles? If not, then try this:

Close Netscape and Quick Launch:
Navigate to the *.slt folder
(Profile Folder Location)
Rename the bookmarks.html file to Xbookmarks.html
Open Netscape
A pristine copy of bookmarks.html will be created
To ensure that the new file is working, add a bookmark
If this works, then open the Bookmark Manager
Click on Tools | Import
Import the Xbookmarks.html file
Your bookmarks should be restored

This is why I highly recommend backing up your Profiles folder frequently. Take a look at this page: Preventive Browser Maintenance. This is not a lecture, honestly, but a hint to the wise, so this won't happen to you again...

Ramona

 

Thank you Ramona, it worked like a charm. And I appreciate the Browser Maintenance tips as well. I'm starting in on them right now.

 

pcigno,

Delighted to hear that you have recovered your Bookmarks!

Ramona