Zotero app + library missing after Firefox update

Nvdm
Dear Zotero users,

Recently my Firefox updated automatically and erased the Zotero app as well as all my data.

Fortunately Firefox created a back-up folder named "Old Firefox-data" containing a Zotero map.

But here's the catch, how do I upload the data contained in that folder? I can't find a library or any sort, I'm completely clueless at the moment..

I hope you guys can help me out.

Best regards,

Nick van der Meulen
  • adamsmith
    http://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_data#restoring_your_zotero_library_from_a_backup
  • k.a.cheek
    edited July 10, 2013
    I had the same thing happen to me. I printed the directions for restoring Zotero library from a backup and overwriting synced changes. I put the temporary folders for 'storage' and zotero.sqlite into a temporary folder on the desktop. When I tried to copy them into the active data directory, I couldn't figure out how to do that. Actually, I couldn't find anything that said active data directory. I think I'm almost there, but I just can't seem to figure out the final step.

    Thanks for your help,
    Kim Cheek
  • Gracile
    What's not clear in adamsmith's instructions ?

    The active data directory appears when you click “Show Data Directory” in the Advanced pane of the Zotero preferences.

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