In such cases, you will have to reinstall your Opera browser to eliminate any issues. But during the reinstallation process, there are chances of losing all your settings and data. This includes your Speedials, Bookmarks, Passwords, Extensions, and Pinboards. After installation, reconfiguring your browser to the initial state can be hectic and time-consuming. Hence, it is always recommended to backup your files before you update or install the Opera browser. In this guide, we’ll go over the steps and learn how you can install Opera without losing data.
Where is Opera data stored?
Opera, like most of the software you install on Windows 11, the data is stored in the Appdata folder of your drive. To view this data, you will have to open your file explorer and navigate to this path: C:\Users\afamo\AppData\Local\Opera Software\Opera Stable Take note to replace afamo with your user name. SPONSORED In this Opera Stable folder, you will find information like your cache data, extensions, history, etc.
Can you export Opera settings?
Like it is the case with most modern browsers, in Opera, you can export your settings. This way, when you reinstall the browser, you will not have to lose any of your precious data. As long as you follow these steps provided to the last detail, you will install Opera without losing any data. You will also be able to copy all your settings, including bookmarks, history, and more, from one browser to Opera in a few clicks.
How do I import Opera settings?
On other browsers like Chrome, for instance, you may sync settings, and you can fix syncing issues in Chrome with our guide.
Let us know in the comments section below if you have any suggestions or alternative methods that worked for you.
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