Re: Saving Customized Configuration/Settings

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A slightly different approach from Don's.....

Try this:
Internet Explorer Backup - BackRex Software:
http://www.backsettings.com/internet-explorer-backup.html

....Alan
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Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html

On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:46:03 -0800, "Shawn McGowen"
<ShawnMcGowen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>My apologies if this issue has already been addressed. After searching and
>reading scores of entries I just can't take it anymore so I'm asking for your
>help.
>
>Is it possible for me to save my customized settings in IE? I know that
>sounds very vague but here's what I'm after.
>
>In order to make my browsing experience more efficient I always change the
>navigation buttons to 'small' and 'no text'. In addition, I also move my
>address bar to a different location and my place by navigation buttons on top
>of the file menu. When I'm looking at IE all I see is the word File and then
>my navi buttons and then my address bar. Underneath all of this I make good
>use of the links tool bar feature. I place my most common web sites and a
>few .exe files to launch frequently used apps with ease. Eventually, I end
>up with 20 or so links running underneath of the file menu, navi buttons and
>address bar. What I want to do is to save these specific settings. Is there
>a way for me to export the custom settings? I put a lot of effort into my
>settings and if my browser gets hi-jacked or close an IE pop-up with no
>address bar, links toolbar etc., my IE settings inherit those of the pop-up.
>I'm careful to not do this but sometimes it happens. I'd like to be able
>re-import the many settings I have worked on rather than starting from
>scratch all of the time. Is this possible to do? What steps can be taken?
>I'm well versed in IE but have yet to find out if my needs can be meet in
>this fashion. So is there a way to save these settings once and for all.
>Can I export these settings and toss them onto every machine I use IE on? It
>would be so helpful if this is possible.
>
>
>I hope you understand what I'm looking for but if you have any questions
>please let me know.
>
>I sincerely appreciate the effort and suggestions anyone may have. I've
>struggled with this for quite some time now.
>
>
>Thanks Everyone!
>
>-Shawn
.

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