Saving Favourites From IE?

Earl of Bronze · 15-07-2004, 18:20

I've been having problems with Internet Explorer for several weeks now, and am thinking of doing an uninstall/reinstall. I was wondering if it is possible to save the Favourites list, and then slot it back in after the proposed operation. Any help given will be greatfully received.

Thanks in advance.

EoB.

Paul · 15-07-2004, 18:21

Think you can export them in the file menu under Import/ Export

(now for the full post LOL)
In the file menu you select "Import and Export" and then follow the prompts to export (and thus afterwards Import) favourites and cookies so you don't lose much information at all

Earl of Bronze · 15-07-2004, 19:00

Thanks Paul, followed you're instruction and got that sorted. But it seems that I now cannot uninstall IE, it gone from add/remove programs, but I still have net access. My head is now completely fried, I have brain lock, and am thinking of taking this lemon to the farm for a 'Live Fire Exercise' with the shotgun. Have I missed something completely obvious, or am i thick as pig-$h1t?

Paul · 15-07-2004, 19:03

What version of Internet Explorer is it? Isn't IE listed under windows components?
Will go look LOL

homealone · 15-07-2004, 19:05

Hiya

afaik you can't uninstall Internet Explorer, it just reverts to a previous version. You should be ok to go ahead with re-installing the latest version now.

Paul · 15-07-2004, 19:07

Erm this any help?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=318378

Paul · 15-07-2004, 19:10

Homer is right though

You should be able to download and install the newest version over the top. If it plays up though you may need to follow those instructions (method 2) to clear out any problem files

Earl of Bronze · 15-07-2004, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

What version of Internet Explorer is it? Isn't IE listed under windows components?
Will go look LOL

Its either 5 or 5.5, cant mind off hand. I checked in windows components, and while it is listed it has a file size of 0.0MB. Yet the IE prog is still in the program files, with a size of approx 1.82MB. I really do think the target practice option is the best though.

Paul · 15-07-2004, 19:25

Yep its the same here as MS don't like it being uninstalled LOL think that just removes access to it

Try the method 2 route and see what happens if you like

Earl of Bronze · 15-07-2004, 19:54

Same problem's as before continue. I think I'll just copy what I want to keep (MS Office etc), and reformat. I just dont need this today.

Paul · 15-07-2004, 19:58

What problems are you having Earl? Might be something we can figure out between us all

15-07-2004, 20:08

if your running XP or 2000 you cant uninstall IE

greencreeper · 15-07-2004, 21:10

I just copy the contents of the Favorites folder and then put them back after. All that happens is you lose the sort order, which can easily be fixed. Not sure about XP, but in Windows 98 there's a utility called MSINFO32.EXE that has a repair option for IE - you could try that instead of reinstall. It's not actually possible to remove IE - it just reverts back to a previous version, providing you still have one.

Earl of Bronze · 15-07-2004, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

What problems are you having Earl? Might be something we can figure out between us all

I posted about a problem clearing the Temporary Internet File, it keeps becomming unresponsive and needing shut down.

I'm also try to book tickets for a return flight from Toronto to St. John's. Most of the airline booking sites refuse to work, total nightmare. I think I'll burn of everything I was and just reformat the HDD over the weekend. I'm just not up for fighting with this puter to do what I need, so format of die.

SpectateSwamp · 09-01-2007, 16:33

In 1999 I started developing my own Desktop Search Engine.

The only problem I had when changing computers was my favourites.
I made a small change to the program to allow me to archive them
just like I do Video, Music, Pics and text.

When archiving pictures it takes 2 lines of text. The first line had the
search information and the 2nd line had the path to the picture. So
instead of loading the picture. If I found HTTP on the 2nd line I put
the URL as the default in an input box. I copy and paste this into the
browser.

I can move my favourites to any computer anytime without disturbing
the existing ones. Currently I have my "internet news", "TrapLine"
and "other forum" postings archived. Random or Sequential access.