How to Back Up Favorites in Internet Explorer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Windows Explorer.

   Note that this refers to Windows' File Explorer, not the Internet Explorer browser.
   
   You may open Windows Explorer by pressing ⊞ Win + E, clicking the File Explorer folder on your Taskbar, performing a search for "File Explorer" on the Start screen or selecting the File Explorer shortcut under "Windows System" in Apps View.
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   Step 2: Access your user's "Documents and Settings."

   Use the address bar to perform a search for "C:\Documents and Settings\username." Rather than typing "username," insert your actual username.
   
   Many simply adopt "Admin" as their usernames. , Scroll down and find the Favorites folder, which will look like a folder with a star emerging from it.
   
   Select the Favorites folder so that it's highlighted. , Once the folder is highlighted, right-click and select "Copy" from the menu that appears.
   
   Alternatively, you may also press Ctrl+C to copy the folder using your keyboard. , You may choose to place your Favorites folder on a backup disk, a USB stick, or elsewhere on your hard disk.
   
   Once you've selected a location, right-click and select "Paste." Alternatively, you may also press Ctrl+V to paste the folder using your keyboard.
   
   This new location will serve as a backup for your Favorites.
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   Step 3: Access your Favorites folder.

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   Step 4: Copy the Favorites folder.

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   Step 5: Paste the Favorites folder in a new location.

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