Re: Favorites problem

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Hi Bob :-)

Try the following and see if it helps. Also, it is a good idea to backup your favorites in case your Folder gets corrupted.

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

or….

Files Added to Favorites Folder Are Missing [Q209088]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q209088

"Internet Explorer Favorites are missing/empty".
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#favorites

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

How to Export your IE Favorites
http://its.wcu.edu/new-faculty-computer-backup-instructions/how-to-export-your-ie-favorites/How%20to%20Export%20your%20IE%20Favorites.htm

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

You can also check the information here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_favorites.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
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IE allows me to create favorites and they display on the favorites sidebar
just fine. If however, I want to organize them, the resulting window shows
only a blank window with the little red X in the top left corner. I am
unable to do anything from here.

Does it make sense to backup my cookies and favorites, uninstall IE and then
reinstall or is there a less arduous method of repairing?




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