Xmarks User Manual An easy to understand guide on how to use Xmarks.

Duplicate Bookmarks

Running other bookmark sync extensions in addition to Xmarks is know to break Xmarks and cause major interference such as duplicat bookmar. We strongly recommend disabling.

To disable sync programs completely, be sure to follow these steps on each computer. Note that your data will not be deleted from your computer but any changes made will no longer be saved, instead it will be saved within Xmarks.

How to disable Firefox Sync

Windows:

If you've disabled your Menu Bar:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Select, "Firefox" located in the top left corner.
3. Click, "Options".
4. Select, "Options" again.
5. Select the "Sync" tab.
6. Click the "Disable this device" link.
7. Click "Reset all information" in the confirmation dialog.

If your Menu Bar is enabled:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Select 'Tools' in the Menu Bar.
3. Click, "Options".
4. Select the "Sync" tab.
5. Click the "Disable this device" link.
6. Click "Reset all information" in the confirmation dialog.

Mac:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Select "File" in the Firefox Menu bar.
3. Select. "Preferences".
4. Click on the "Sync" tab.
5. Click the "Disable this device" link.
6. Click, "Reset all information" in the confirmation dialog.

How to disable Google Chrome Sync

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the wrench icon, located in the top-right corner in the browser toolbar.
3. Select, "Options".
4. Select, the "Personal Stuff" tab.
5. Under "Sign in":
• If you see a "Sign in to Chrome" button Chrome Sync is already disabled.
• Select "Disconnect your Google Account" to disable Chrome Sync completely. Click "Disconnect account" in the pop-up window to confirm and close.
• Select "Advanced..." to disable bookmark sync only. In the "Advanced sync preferences" pop-up window, select the dropdown menu and select "Choose what to sync". Then, uncheck "Bookmarks" and select "OK" to save and close.

How to disable MobileMe

Without a MobileMe Subscription:

1. Go to your computer desktop.
2. Hold down the command key (Apple icon) and click the "MobileMe"  icon on the menu bar.
3. While still holding the command key, drag the MobileMe icon out of the menu bar.

With a MobileMe Subscription:

1. Click the "System Preference" icon from your Dock.
2. Select the "MobileMe" icon.
3. Select the "Sync" tab and uncheck "Show Status In Menu Bar" and "Synchronize With MobileMe". In Windows, uncheck " Sync with MobileMe" and "Show in Systems Tray".
4. Close "System Preferences".

How to disable iCloud

1. Click the "Systems Preference" icon from your Dock.
2. Select the "iCloud" icon.
3. Uncheck "Bookmarks".
4. Close "Systems Preferences".

Duplicate Remover

Run the De-duplicator to detect and remove all duplicate bookmarks, empty duplicate folders and adjacent separators.

1. Go to my.xmarks.com
2. Select, "Tools".
3. Select, "Deduplicate Bookmarks".
4. A new tab will appear with three options:
   1. Xmarks Bookmarks Duplicate Remover
   2. Xmarks Empty Folder Remover
   3. Xmarks Adjacent Separator Remover
5. Select the tool(s) that fits your need to start the detection process.
6. Follow the instructions given to select how you want to identify your duplicates. Xmarks will automatically select the appropriate bookmarks to delete. You can then fine-tune which items should be deleted by individual checking or un-checking them.
7. Click, "Delete" to continue.
8. Click, "OK" in the confirmation dialogue to continue with the delete.
9. Click, "OK" to confirm the successful delete.