How to Back up List of Favorites

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The discussion revolves around methods for backing up a list of favorite Internet sites in Internet Explorer on a Windows 7 system. Participants explore practical solutions to prevent loss of bookmarks after system crashes and reinstalls.

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  • Technical explanation, Practical application, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about a reliable method to back up a large list of favorites, expressing concern over losing them during system reinstalls.
  • Another participant suggests copying the "Favorites" folder to a backup location as a straightforward solution.
  • A third participant provides a link to an external resource that outlines how to back up Internet Explorer favorites.
  • A later reply expresses appreciation for the provided information.

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Participants do not discuss the specific steps involved in copying the "Favorites" folder or the implications of using the external resource provided.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of Windows 7 and Internet Explorer looking for ways to back up their bookmarks or favorites.

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Hi, All:

I have a Windows 7 Pentium system with IE--pretty close to the latest update. My list of favorite Internet sites is pretty large; easily more than 60 items. Sadly, my system has crashed a few times over the last 2-3 years, and I have lost the list each time when reinstalling.
Question: Is there a reasonably-nice way of backing-up the list? If I had only a few items, I could just copy and paste the links to the respective pages into a single page. But with 60+ items, this does not seem practical.

Any Ideas?
Thanks.
 
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Can't you just copy the "Favorites" folder to a back up location? (I have zillions of bookmarks. Way more than 60!)
 
Here you go
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_i_backup_my_internet_explorer_favorites_in_windows.html
 
Excellent, thanks a lot.
 

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