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How do i backup IE bookmarks to put onto a 2nd pc

  • 20-09-2006 04:19PM
    #1
    Rudolph Claus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭


    Hiye, i want to backup my Internet explorer bookmarks so as to transfer them onto my laptop. Can someone tell me how to do this please. Ive win Xp pro on the main pc and XpHome on the laptop.


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    IE favourites are saved as URL shortcut files in C:\Documents and Settings\AccountName\Favourites


  • #3
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,810 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    aidan_walsh wrote:
    IE favourites are saved as URL shortcut files in C:\Documents and Settings\AccountName\Favourites

    You just beat me to it!! Damn slow pc


  • #4
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Copy the favourites folder from old PC to new PC. It's located at C:\Documents and Settings\Your username\Favorites


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    OR File/Import Export and export your favs to a .htm file then move it and import into new PC


  • #6
    Rudolph Claus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    Thanks for the quick replies. Im just trying this now but running into trouble.

    My pc hasnt got any sepertae users or passwords or any of that, just the basic standard set-up. When i go into C/Docs+settings/All users/Favourits,,, the favourites folder is empty and in properties it says 0Mb. Are the files hidden maybe, i cant seem to find a show all files option. Can ye tell me where to look. cheers.

    Also, when i copy the favourites folder onto the other pc how i do i load them into IE?


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  • #7
    Rudolph Claus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    I just remembered i have 2hd`s in the computer and i re-located the my documents folder to the other hd i think, would that mean the favourites are now somewhere else. My friend done the above for me to free up space on the main hd that has windows on it.

    Where would the new "favourites folder" be now?


  • #8
    ressem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,427 ✭✭✭ressem


    Just use the import/export wizard in internet explorer as biko suggested.

    File -> Import and Export -> Next -> Export Favourites -> Select Favourites to export -> Export to file or address -> Finish
    Txfer the file
    Then repeat using the Import favourites on the new machine.


  • #9
    Rudolph Claus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    Got it, thank ye!


  • #10
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    It's also possible to back up your Favorites onto a website called mybookmarks.com and access them from any PC when you log in.


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