Back up IE 6 'Favorites' folder.

How can I back up my 'Favorites' folder from Internet Explorer 6 to use on another PC or just for safe keeping?

This question was answered on August 13, 2004. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

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Many people aren't aware that they can back up their 'Favorites' folder from Internet Explorer 6 to use on another PC or just for safe keeping.

Follow the steps below:

1 Select 'Import' & 'Export' from IE's File menu

2 Choose 'Export Favorites' and click on 'Next'

3 Select the main 'Favorites' folder for the source folder and hit 'Next'

4 Click on 'Export to a File or Address'

5 Select a filename to hold the Favorites list, then click 'Next'

6 Finally, hit the 'Finish' option

You now have an HTML file containing your 'Favorites' and all submenus, in an outline form Now you can store this on a disc for backup, copy it to another PC and import it, or launch the HTML file and click on the links

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Posted by Michal of Data Doctors on August 13, 2004

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