How to Migrate From Internet Explorer to Netscape

Migrating your data from Internet Explorer to Netscape is an important option for Internet users. Many people find it extremely important that they are able to switch bookmarks and cookies to another Web browser. Luckily, it's a relatively easy process to accomplish.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• PC with Internet access

Download and Install Netscape 8.1.2

1. Navigate to the Netscape Web site to find the newest version of the Web browser (see Resources below).
2. Click on the 'Free Download' button to begin the download process.
3. Click 'Save As' in the prompt window that will appear.
4. Wait until Netscape 8.1.2 has downloaded completely. Click on the link in your Netscape Download Manager.
5. Click on 'Next' to continue the installation process.
6. Review the Terms and Conditions located in the pop-up. Click on the 'I Agree' radio button after you finish reading Netscape's stipulations for use.
7. Type your zip code into the specified field and click 'Install' to begin the automatic installation process.

Personalize Your Browser

8. Install a theme to personalize your browser. Try Modern Modoki 2.01 (see Resources below).
9. Click on the 'Install Theme' button and then click on 'Install Now' in your pop-up window.
10. Select the Modern Modoki theme in the pop-up window on your screen.
11. Click 'Use Theme.'
12. Restart Netscape to set your theme.

Import Your Bookmarks to Migrate from Internet Explorer

13. Click 'File' and then 'Import' to begin importing your bookmarks.
14. Choose your option for the Web browser you would like to import your bookmarks from.
15. Choose the radio button that is marked Internet Explorer and click 'Next.'
16. Check off your preferred areas to import, including bookmarks ('Favorites'), Internet options, saved passwords and cookies.
17. Click 'Next' to import your choices.
18. Click the 'Finish' button to complete the task.

Tips & Warnings

• Download Netscape 8.1.2 on Netscape's Web site (see Resources below).
• Ensure that your computer meets minimum requirements for Netscape 8.1.2. You will need to have a 233 MHz processor, 64 MB of RAM, 35 MB of hard drive space, and a Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE or ME system.
• Use Netscape's support page to find out more (see Resources below).
• Know that Netscape has improved security significantly with this new version. Netscape has new layers to protect against hackers who want to steal your personal details.
• These directions are written for Netscape 8.1.2, and if you are running an earlier version of the browser, the steps could be different.