To save or export BOOKMARKS and PASSWORDS in Google chrome

If you are still looking for a way to backup your passwords and bookmarks so that you can re-install Chrome and have these in your new installation, you can do so by following these steps

1. Go to the Start menu > Run. 
2. Enter one of the following directories in the text field, then press OK. 
• For Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data 
• For Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8 : %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data 
3. Locate and open the folder called "Default" in the directory window that opens. 
4. TO COPY BOOKMARKS: Copy the file named "Bookmarks", and save it for backup. 
5. TO COPY PASSWORDS: Copy the file named "Login Data", and save it for backup. 
6. Once you have formatted the drive or created a new profile, follow steps 1-3 and simply paste the files saved in steps 4 & 5. 
7. All your bookmark data and password data are back! 

To create a new browser user profile if your Chrome keeps crashing follow instructions in this link: http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=142059

There is no need to use any decryption or export tools - they are a waste of time and may possibly even "export" your valuable data elsewhere!