Re: Change location of Favorites?

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From: Ramesh [MVP] (ramesh_at_nojunkmails.com@mvps.org)
Date: 01/04/05


Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 22:31:57 +0530

Glad to be of assistance, Ian.

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
"Ian Roberts" <sorry@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message news:cre5h7$hnd$1@ngspool-d02.news.aol.com...
"Ramesh [MVP]" <ramesh@nojunkmails.com@mvps.org> wrote in message 
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>> Is it simply a case of modifying the value from "%USERPROFILE%" to the 
>> path where I want it eg: "F:\My Favorites" ?
Yes.
>> Should I first create the "My Favorites" folder on Drive F and then copy 
>> the contents of my current Favorites folder?
Change the User Shell Folders favorites path and open a IE window. The 
target folder will be created automatically (if missing), and then copy your 
internet favorites to the new location.
-- 
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
Thanks Ramesh. I'm very grateful for you taking the time to reply.
Regards
Ian 


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