Browser backup

• Google Chrome backup instructions - sync method using your OntarioTechU.Net account 

  Step 1:     Launch Chrome.

  Step 2:     At the top-right, select the Profile icon.

  Step 3:     Sign in using your OntarioTechU.Net account.

  Step 4:     If you want to sync your info across all your devices, select Turn on sync and then select Turn on.

• Google Chrome backup instructions - manual process

  Step 1:     Launch Chrome.

  Step 2:     Select the Chrome Customize and Control button (the three dots on the top-right). Select Bookmarks >

                    Bookmark Manager from the menu. Alternatively, right-click anywhere on the Bookmarks bar if it's

                    visible.

  Step 3:     In the Bookmark Manager window, select the Organize menu button (the three dots on the top-right).

                    Then select Export bookmarks.

  Step 4:     Chrome opens the Save As File Explorer dialog box so that you can save your bookmarks as an HTML file.

  Step 5:     Select Save and Chrome will save the bookmarks HTML file to a designated place.

  Step 6:     Ensure this is a secure, backup location such as Google Drive.

• Mozilla Firefox backup instructions

  Step 1:     Launch Firefox. 

  Step 2:     Select the Bookmarks icon, select Bookmarks, then select Show all Bookmarks.

  Step 3:     Select Import and Backup, then select Export Bookmarks to HTML. 

  Step 4:     Browse to the location you would like to store the backup, name the file, and select Save. 

• Internet Explorer backup instructions

  Step 1:     Launch Internet Explorer.

  Step 2:     On the IE toolbar, select File then select Import and export… (If the toolbar isn't showing, press the "Alt"

                    key to turn it on or off).

  Step 3:     Select Export to a file then select Next. 

  Step 4:     Check Favorites then select Next. 

  Step 5:     Highlight Favorites and select Next. 

  Step 6:     Browse to the desired storage location and select Export.