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Knowledge Base - Exporting/Importing Favorites IE7

by Monica Brainard

03/05/2009 (Software)

Internet Explorer 7

To export the Favorites folder, follow these steps:

1. In Internet Explorer, click Add to Favorites, and then click Import and Export.

2. In the Import/Export Wizard, click Next.

3. Select Export Favorites, and then click Next.

4. Click Favorites and then click Next.

5. Select the Favorites folder that you want to export. If you want to export all Favorites, select the top level Favorites folder. Otherwise, select the individual folder that you want to export.

6. Click Next.

Note By default, Internet Explorer creates a Bookmark.htm file in your Documents folder. If you want to use a name other than Bookmark.htm, or if you want to store the exported Favorites in a folder other than the Documents folder, specify the new file and folder name.

7. Click Next.

Note If you already have a file that has the same name, Internet Explorer asks you to replace it. Click Yes to replace the file. Click No to provide a new file name.

8. Click Finish.

Import Favorites to Internet Explorer 7

1. In Internet Explorer 7, click Add to Favorites , and then click Import and Export.

2. In the Import/Export Wizard, click Next.

3. Select Import Favorites, and then click Next.

Note By default, Internet Explorer creates a Bookmark.htm file in your Documents folder. However, you can import favorites that are saved under another name. To do this, click Browse, select a file or type a location and file name, and then click Next. Or, click Browse, and then click Next to accept the default.

4. Select the folder where you want to put the imported bookmarks, and then click Next.

5. Click Finish.