Re: Favorites problem

Thanks Jan!!!

Bob

"Jan Il" <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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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>
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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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