cannot browse favorites or files directly in IE

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Windows XP service pack one; IE 6.0.28

Previously, I've been able to browse the contents of my favorites folder
directly within Internet Explorer -- were the contents are displayed within
Internet Explorer, not within Windows Explorer.

For instance, if you type "links" in the browser address bar and click
enter, you will be shown the contents of the links folder that resides under
your favorites folder. Internet Explorer forces me over to Windows Explorer
and displays the links as shortcuts. Previously, I was able to view these
links within Internet Explorer, as hyperlinks.

I would like to be a will to do this again so that I can navigate using
voice recognition, but am unable to find where to change the setting.

Any suggestions?
Avery
 
Hi Avery :-)

I have XP Pro with SP2. When I type links into the address bar, I get taken
to this folder
G:\Documents and Settings\Tink\Favorites\Links, which is not in IE either.
Is this what you are seeing?

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
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Hi Jan,

Yes, that is what I get.

There is a way to configure IE so that it displays the results in Internet
explorer in the format of hyperlinks.

I've actually had this build of this machine do this before, and I'm not
sure what has changed.

Avery
 
Hi Avery :-)

Am it understanding that you have done this before in XP? I'm doiong some
research on this, so hold on and I'll get back to you soon.

Jan :)
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Avery said:
Hi Jan,

Yes, that is what I get.

There is a way to configure IE so that it displays the results in Internet
explorer in the format of hyperlinks.

I've actually had this build of this machine do this before, and I'm not
sure what has changed.

Avery
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Hi Avery :-)
Hi Jan,

Yes, that is what I get.

There is a way to configure IE so that it displays the results in Internet
explorer in the format of hyperlinks.

I've actually had this build of this machine do this before, and I'm not
sure what has changed.
Click to expand...

I'm not quite sure where it is you want to view the Favorites. Do you want
them to show in the sidebar or side panel within IE? If not please clarify
where you were viewing them in IE before. How did you set up this view
before? Also, have you added any 3rd party toolbars or Google or Yahoo
programs? Have you made any changes or adjustments at about the time the
problem started?

Here are a few things you might try. Ignore those that may not apply:

Go to Tool >Internet Options >Advanced tab
Check"Enable Personalized Favorites Menu"
Click on Apply then click OK.

Also, click on the Favorites Icon on the lower toolbar, not the top one.
This should open the sidebar for the Favorites.

or..

Show All Items on the Start Menu or Favorites Menu
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230596/EN-US/

and....

Display all the links on the favorites menu
Bookmark Wizard http://www.moonsoftware.com/freeware.asp
AMdead Link http://www.aignes.com/products.htm

also...

Organize Your Web Favorites Using Internet Explorer
http://www.library.kent.edu/users/bschloma/bookmark/

Courtesy of Remesh -

Open Registry Editor and navigate to this location:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]
In the right-pane, double-click "Favorites" and copy the value and post it
here.

The correct value should be: "%USERPROFILE%\Favorites"

or........................

Use FolderRedirector utility and reset the shell folder paths for Favorites
to the default values (both user shell folders and shell folders registry
keys)

Using FolderRedirector utility to redirect special folders in Windows XP:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/folderredirector.htm

In XP..there is a local user policy for Favorites, and there is a check box
to delete the Favorites and only use the Favorites provided in the policy.
Check to be sure this setting is not selected.

or...

It might be an incorrect Registry setting:

You can change the value of Favorites in the Registry in these
two keys: (ignore the second if the value is not there)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

also..

It could also be that the Favorites folder is corrupted and you will need to
create a new one:

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers3.htm#favorites

You might also try:

Fav-Org
http://www.gratilog.net/anglais/internet/favorg.zip
or Version 1.2 here:
http://www.liemar.com.br/construindoseusite/downloads/favorg.zip


Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
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