I need to backup my favourites in internet explorer How?

Question

I am about to wipe my hard drive and re-install. I do not want to lose my favourites. I cant find the folder in windows. can you help? thanks!!

Answer 1

There are two ways to do this:

1. Is by your method of looking for the actual folder
The folder is C:\Documents and Settings\User\Favorites where "C" is where your operating system is installed and "User" is your user name.

2. Using IE Export functionality
a. Just go to File -> Import/Export
b. Next
c. Export Favorites
d. Select the root
e. specify the file where you want to save it to

HTH

Answer 2

In Windows XP, look in c:\Documents & Settings\\favorites. In Windows 98 look in c:\windows\favorites. In XP you can also use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard under Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools to save your Settings and reload them, but I prefer copying the directory directly so I can see it's correct before wiping.

Answer 3

You just need to go to where the favorites file is and copy it, then paste it onto a floppy/usb drive. The file path is below, just go into my computer and go to these folders. You'll need to put in your windows login name where I have Administrator.


C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Favorites

**This is for Windows XP. If you have a different OS, try searching for it using the start: find and putting favorites in for the file name.

Answer 4

Open C:information and SettingsYour UsernameFavorites you will locate all your favourite internet shortcuts there. in basic terms replica them to a distinctive itemizing in case you could make a backup of them..

Answer 5

two places in xp:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Favorites
and
C:\Documents and Settings\yourloginname\Favorites

Answer 6

In the start menu, rt click favorites, copy and paste it wherever you want.