Re: Backing up Favorites

From: Microsoft Preferred Customer (Microsoft.Preferred.Customer_at_msnews.com)
Date: 06/09/04


Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2004 23:59:59 +0100

Or simply copy the entire folder from here:

C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Favorites

where USERNAME is your own login name.

Eric McG wrote:

> Simply launch IE and click on File > Import and Export Wizard, then Export your
> Favorites to a folder or a floppy disc. It will generate a small file called
> Bookmark.htm. This file can then be Imported back into the system using the same
> Wizard on your new system and your Favorites will be recreated.
>
> You should do the same routine with the cookies, if you access any websites that
> required a signup.
>
> --
> Hope this helps..Reply in newsgroup only.
> Eric McGillicudy
>
> "Michelle" <Michelle@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A5E47630-57C3-484A-9605-51C8217D4D6B@microsoft.com...
> > Does anyone know how to create a backup of bookmarks to CD in case the hard
> drive dies? In AOL, there was a save/replace option and it was very simple,
> however, I haven't been able to find a way to do it with IE6. Any help would be
> greatly appreciated. Thanks
> > -Michelle



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