Favorites folder gone missing

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In trying to copy my internet favorites from the old computer to the new one,
I dropped a bunch of favorites and folders into the "Favorites" folder under
Windows\System 32\config where, I thought, there was already a "Favorites"
folder. The system didn't take the bait and, after rebooting, not only was
there still no recognition of the favorites I dropped in there, the folder
(denoted by a star icon) that was there was now missing. Yet, the favorites
that came preloaded on the drive still remain and function normally. My
questions:
1. How do I load my favorites and where do they go?
2. Any harm done and how could I restore to about 4 days ago before I made
the folder pull a disappearing act?
 
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riverrat said:
In trying to copy my internet favorites from the old
computer to the new one, I dropped a bunch of favorites and
folders into the "Favorites" folder under Windows\System
32\config where, I thought, there was already a "Favorites"
folder. The system didn't take the bait and, after
rebooting, not only was there still no recognition of the
favorites I dropped in there, the folder (denoted by a star
icon) that was there was now missing. Yet, the favorites
that came preloaded on the drive still remain and function
normally. My questions:
1. How do I load my favorites and where do they go?
2. Any harm done and how could I restore to about 4 days
ago before I made the folder pull a disappearing act?
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The Favorites on an XP system are stored in the following
location:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOURACCOUNT\Favorites.

The easiest ways to move favorites is through the File ->
Import and Export feature of Internet Explorer or the File and
Transfer Settings wizard.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
To open your Favorites folder...
Start | Run | Type: favorites | Click OK

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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