backup favorites

[Borg hater]

Use the import/export option in IE under the file selection on the far left.
Export favorites. It will by default save as "bookmark.htm" file to the
location of your choice.
For some very, very, very long titled websites, Windows explorer may balk
when doing a copy to a different location of the favorites folder.

 

[R. McCarty]

Actually there are several ways to backup favorites. Probably the easiest,
is to simply do an Export to a file called Bookmark.Htm. While IE is open
just click File and then the Export/Import sub-option. The Wizard will take
you through the appropriate choices (What & Where). Once the export is
complete you can import to another PC/Profile or browser.

Also, you can just copy the Favorites folder found in your Documents and
Settings profile tree. (Explorer view must be set for Hidden/System files)
This can take longer than an Export if the URL count is high.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi etzdavid

Here are a few suggestions that might help:

This is a small utility program that backs up all your IE settings,
Favorites and other IE files. Free download here:
http://www.backsettings.com/internet-explorer-backup.html
I now use it myself, btw, and really like it.

Other suggestions:

How backup and restore Favorites

How to Export your IE Favorites
http://its.wcu.edu/new-faculty-comp...favorites/How to Export your IE Favorites.htm

How To Backup Internet Explorer Favorites
http://www.handy-sites.com/bkp-favorites.html

Backup and Restore (Export and Import)
http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips940.html

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows/Internet Explorer
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[MAP]

Subject: backup favorites

How does one backup "favorites" in explorer

Here is a cool little program that you can backup your fav's to a floppy/CD
and take it with you to use on another computer when you visit someone.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,25194,00.asp

 

[etzdavid]

Subject: backup favorites

How does one backup "favorites" in explorer

 

[Alias]

Here is a cool little program that you can backup your fav's to a floppy/CD
and take it with you to use on another computer when you visit someone.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,25194,00.asp

You can back up your favorites to a floppy with the built-in Export
feature of IE, Mozilla or Firefox.

Alias

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

How to import and export the Internet Explorer Favorites folder to a 32-bit
version of Windows:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=211089

Description of the Import/Export Wizard That Is Included with Internet
Explorer 5.0 or Later:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q221523/

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