How to Migrate/Transfer from Internet Explorer to Firefox –

With Microsoft soon retiring Internet Explorer, most users on older versions of Windows are looking for solutions to transfer their IE data, such as favorites, to another browser (like Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or any other).

Here, this page will show you how to migrate everything from Internet Explorer to Firefox on your local PC, or successfully from an old PC to a new one. Follow along and start switching your essentials if you have the same need.

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Internet Explorer vs. Firefox: Which Is Better? Benefits of Switching from Internet Explorer to Firefox

Is Firefox better than Internet Explorer? Why would someone want to transfer their data from Internet Explorer to Mozilla Firefox?

This is a chart that was originally provided by Mozilla, showing you where Firefox is better than the IE browser:

As you can see, Firefox surpasses Internet Explorer in many ways. Apart from these improvements, switching to Firefox brings other benefits:

• Ongoing technical support from Mozilla
• A secure search and browsing experience through Firefox Online
• Lower risk of virus infections
• Regular updates and new features

Then how to transfer data from IE to Firefox by yourself? Check the tutorial below, and you will get a reliable solution to accomplish this task perfectly.

#1. Transfer IE Data to Firefox on your Local PC - Import All Content from Internet Explorer to Firefox

If you want to transfer your bookmarks, settings, and even passwords from Internet Explorer to Firefox on your current computer, read on to learn how.

Step 1: Open Mozilla Firefox and click on the “Library” icon in the top-right corner, then click on “Bookmarks.”

Step 2: Choose “Bookmarks Manager,” then click on the top menu bar and select “Import and Backup” and then “Import data from another browser…”

Step 3: Select "Microsoft Internet Explorer" from the window that pops up, then click "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Select the items you want to migrate from Internet Explorer, then click Next to continue.

• Cookies
• Browsing History
• Saved Logins and Passwords
• Favorites

Select the items you want to import:

Wait for the process to complete, then click “Finish” to end the migration.

#2. Migrate Internet Explorer Data Between Computers - Bookmarks to Firefox

If you fall into the second category and want to transfer your IE favorites to Firefox on your new computer, read on. The steps below will guide you through the process.

Step 1. Export Internet Explorer Data - Favorites

1. Open Internet Explorer and select "View favorites, history, and feeds." 2. In the "Add to favorites" menu, choose "Import and export..." 3. Select "Export to a file" and click "Next." 4. Choose the folder containing the bookmarks you want to export and click "Next." 5. Browse for the location where you want to save the exported file, click "Export," and then "Finish."

Step 2. Copy and move your IE data to the new computer

You can use a USB flash drive to transfer the exported IE Favorites HTML file to the new computer.

Step 3: Import your transferred favorites from Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge on your new PC

• Open Mozilla Firefox and click on the “Library” icon in the top-right corner of the tool bar, then click “Bookmarks.” • Select “Show All Bookmarks,” click on the “Import and Backup” option in the top menu bar, and then select “Import bookmarks from HTML file…” • Browse for and select your IE Favorites HTML file, then click “Open.”

Wait for the process to complete.

Additional Tip: How to Move Firefox Location from C Drive to a New Drive

As you know, over time, a browser can take up a lot of space on your computer. Also, if you frequently download files through the browser, the "Downloads" folder might occupy some storage space on the C drive.

To keep your computer running smoothly, it's a good idea to change the installation location for some larger applications, including web browsers and productivity programs. So, how do you move Firefox to a different folder?

You can use a program like the Todo PCTrans tool to effectively move Firefox and other large programs to a new location without needing to reinstall.

Here is how it could work:

#1. Move Firefox to Another Drive from C:

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on your computer.

Go to "App Migration" and tap "Start" to proceed.

Select the app migration transmission mode

Step 2. Choose the programs to move from the C drive to another drive

1. Select the C drive and check the programs you want to move (labeled "Yes").

2. Click the triangle icon and select another disk on your computer as the target location, then click “Transfer” to start the transferring process.

Select the apps to transfer

Step 3: Complete the transfer

Wait patiently for the transfer to complete, then click “OK.”

When it's done, if necessary, you can restart your PC, which will preserve all changes to your PC and allow you to run the program from another hard drive without having to reinstall it.

#2. Change Firefox Download Location

Click the menu icon , then select “Settings.” Type “downloads” into the search box. Click “Browse” and choose a new save location for items downloaded through Firefox.

#3. Move the Firefox Downloads folder to another drive

If you want to move previously downloaded items with Firefox, the Large File Cleaner of Todo PCTrans can come in handy.

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on your computer

Go to "App Migration" and tap "Start" to continue.

Step 2. Select the programs you want to move from C: to another drive

1. Select the C drive and check the programs you want to move (labeled "Yes").

2. Click the triangle icon and select another disk on your computer as the destination, then click "Transfer" to start the process.

Select the apps to transfer

Step 3: Complete the transfer

Wait patiently for the transfer to complete, then click “OK” to confirm.

When it's done, you can reboot if necessary, and all your changes will be preserved while allowing you to run the program from another hard drive without having to reinstall.

Firefox is reliable and secure, and you can use it instead of Internet Explorer.

We compare Firefox to Internet Explorer and list the benefits of moving from Internet Explorer to Firefox.

When Internet Explorer is no longer an option, Firefox is a reliable and secure browser you can trust with all your personal and business data. If you're ready to migrate your information from Internet Explorer to Firefox, follow the instructions on this page.