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    Transfering favorites to a new computer?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mcg17, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. mcg17

    mcg17 Newbie

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    I just bought a brand new Dell XPS 420 desktop, and i was wondering how do i transfer my internet explorer favorites from my old to new computer?
     
    mcg17, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    thre is a favourites folder in my documents i think...thats where it is on my worrk computer........just copy and paste the contents of it.
     
    Jeff, Dec 15, 2008
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  3. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    In the help menu it will tell you where everything is located.
     
    Clutch, Dec 15, 2008
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    qhn, Dec 15, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Use Firefox and Foxmarks bookmark sync.
     
    atbnet, Dec 15, 2008
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  6. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    On the old machine just export the bookmarks. Export is available on IE under the file menu. Use a usb thumbdrive to move the exported stuff to the new machine then import them. (You can also do this with cookies and RSS feeds.)

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Dec 16, 2008
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  7. TravisBean

    TravisBean Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for that info, Ive been draging my favs one at a time into a desktop folder, copying the folder to my ext-HD, and then copying the folder to my new laptop, then going to each website and adding them to my favs, one at a time, on the new laptop. ( pretty ridiculous, but works :p )
     
    TravisBean, Dec 23, 2008
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    blksnake Notebook Consultant

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    blksnake, Dec 24, 2008
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  9. Michel.K

    Michel.K 167WAISIQ

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    Ofcourse that works... but useless to do it... :p
    it'd be easier and faster to just type them in manually from the beginning instead of copying and draging and so ;) Luckily it's easier to do it as stated :)




    blksnake: Thanks a lot! Been looking for an application that can do all that! :D
     
    Michel.K, Dec 24, 2008
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