Lost Favorites and can't add new one.

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Hi!
I got a PC with some problem. For unknown reason, it lost My Favorites
list. I check the folder, all favorites still there, but in IE, Favorites
only show Add Favorites and Organize Favorites. I can't add new favorites
either. Is anyway to fix it? It's WinXP Home SP2. Thank you.

fox
 
Hi fox :-)

Try the following and see if it helps:

First try this:

Expand Favorites Menu

IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced
The option is "Enable Personalized Favorites Menu"
UNcheck it. Se if that helps.

If sitll no joy......

Kellys Favorites problems site - XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_favorites.htm

and...

Cannot add any Favorites to folder - no folder assoc.

Cannot Add Favorites to the Favorites Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q177848

Login as Administrator (for Windows 2000/XP) or equivalent, and type this
command in Start/Run dialog:

regsvr32 /i shdocvw.dll

regsvr32 / i shdocvw.dll


also...

Your Favorites folder may be corrupted:

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

and....

Courtesy of Alan Edwards - MS MVP

Internet Explorer Favorites are missing/empty

When you click the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer, all of your favorite
URLs may be missing. This might happen if the Favorites Shell Folder is set
incorrectly. Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

For Windows 9x Systems

[HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

In the right-pane, set the Favorites path to C:\Windows\Favorites

For Windows XP

[HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

Set the Favorites path to %USERPROFILE%\Favorites

The above should be a REG_EXPAND_SZ value, not REG_SZ

The Favorites Shell Folders path reverts back ?

Sometimes, the Shell Folders path for Favorites may revert to the previous
setting. To prevent that, read below:

Checkpoints:

If you've only altered the "Shell Folders" value, it usually reverts back
(in accordance to the User Shell Folders value). You need to alter the
Favorites path in User Shell Folders key.

If you're using an environmental variable such as "%Userprofile%", you need
to create a REG_EXPAND_SZ value type, rather than REG_SZ. Also, note that
REG_EXPAND_SZ type can accept either formats.

Disable any browser / favorites management software provided by your ISP and
reset the Shell Folders as above. If it does not help, see if the *.URL
files
exists in the hard drive by doing a file search. They may be present in a
different folder. Example.. Earthlink's software.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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Yes, it's reg problem(User shell). Thank you.

Jan Il said:
Hi fox :-)

Try the following and see if it helps:

First try this:

Expand Favorites Menu

IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced
The option is "Enable Personalized Favorites Menu"
UNcheck it. Se if that helps.

If sitll no joy......

Kellys Favorites problems site - XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_favorites.htm

and...

Cannot add any Favorites to folder - no folder assoc.

Cannot Add Favorites to the Favorites Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q177848

Login as Administrator (for Windows 2000/XP) or equivalent, and type this
command in Start/Run dialog:

regsvr32 /i shdocvw.dll

regsvr32 / i shdocvw.dll


also...

Your Favorites folder may be corrupted:

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

and....

Courtesy of Alan Edwards - MS MVP

Internet Explorer Favorites are missing/empty

When you click the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer, all of your favorite
URLs may be missing. This might happen if the Favorites Shell Folder is set
incorrectly. Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

For Windows 9x Systems

[HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

In the right-pane, set the Favorites path to C:\Windows\Favorites

For Windows XP

[HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

Set the Favorites path to %USERPROFILE%\Favorites

The above should be a REG_EXPAND_SZ value, not REG_SZ

The Favorites Shell Folders path reverts back ?

Sometimes, the Shell Folders path for Favorites may revert to the previous
setting. To prevent that, read below:

Checkpoints:

If you've only altered the "Shell Folders" value, it usually reverts back
(in accordance to the User Shell Folders value). You need to alter the
Favorites path in User Shell Folders key.

If you're using an environmental variable such as "%Userprofile%", you need
to create a REG_EXPAND_SZ value type, rather than REG_SZ. Also, note that
REG_EXPAND_SZ type can accept either formats.

Disable any browser / favorites management software provided by your ISP and
reset the Shell Folders as above. If it does not help, see if the *.URL
files
exists in the hard drive by doing a file search. They may be present in a
different folder. Example.. Earthlink's software.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



Hi!
I got a PC with some problem. For unknown reason, it lost My Favorites
list. I check the folder, all favorites still there, but in IE, Favorites
only show Add Favorites and Organize Favorites. I can't add new favorites
either. Is anyway to fix it? It's WinXP Home SP2. Thank you.

fox
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi fox :-)
Yes, it's reg problem(User shell). Thank you.
Click to expand...

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.
Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows/Internet Explorer
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.
Jan Il said:
Hi fox :-)

Try the following and see if it helps:

First try this:

Expand Favorites Menu

IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced
The option is "Enable Personalized Favorites Menu"
UNcheck it. Se if that helps.

If sitll no joy......

Kellys Favorites problems site - XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_favorites.htm

and...

Cannot add any Favorites to folder - no folder assoc.

Cannot Add Favorites to the Favorites Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q177848

Login as Administrator (for Windows 2000/XP) or equivalent, and type this
command in Start/Run dialog:

regsvr32 /i shdocvw.dll

regsvr32 / i shdocvw.dll


also...

Your Favorites folder may be corrupted:

Create a new Favorites folder as per the instructions here
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers3.htm#favorites

and....

Courtesy of Alan Edwards - MS MVP

Internet Explorer Favorites are missing/empty

When you click the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer, all of your
favorite
URLs may be missing. This might happen if the Favorites Shell Folder is
set
incorrectly. Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

For Windows 9x Systems

[HKEY CURRENT
USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

In the right-pane, set the Favorites path to C:\Windows\Favorites

For Windows XP

[HKEY CURRENT
USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders]

Set the Favorites path to %USERPROFILE%\Favorites

The above should be a REG_EXPAND_SZ value, not REG_SZ

The Favorites Shell Folders path reverts back ?

Sometimes, the Shell Folders path for Favorites may revert to the
previous
setting. To prevent that, read below:

Checkpoints:

If you've only altered the "Shell Folders" value, it usually reverts back
(in accordance to the User Shell Folders value). You need to alter the
Favorites path in User Shell Folders key.

If you're using an environmental variable such as "%Userprofile%", you
need
to create a REG_EXPAND_SZ value type, rather than REG_SZ. Also, note that
REG_EXPAND_SZ type can accept either formats.

Disable any browser / favorites management software provided by your ISP
and
reset the Shell Folders as above. If it does not help, see if the *.URL
files
exists in the hard drive by doing a file search. They may be present in a
different folder. Example.. Earthlink's software.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



Hi!
I got a PC with some problem. For unknown reason, it lost My
Favorites
list. I check the folder, all favorites still there, but in IE,
Favorites
only show Add Favorites and Organize Favorites. I can't add new
favorites
either. Is anyway to fix it? It's WinXP Home SP2. Thank you.

fox
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
fox said:
Hi!
I got a PC with some problem. For unknown reason, it lost My Favorites
list. I check the folder, all favorites still there, but in IE, Favorites
only show Add Favorites and Organize Favorites. I can't add new favorites
either. Is anyway to fix it? It's WinXP Home SP2. Thank you.

fox
Click to expand...
 
I check the folder, all favorites still there,
Click to expand...


Compare with shell:Favorites
E.g. Run... that. Is it the same path?
If not the User Shell Folders value for Favorites has been changed,
possibly to a inaccessible drive or to a folder you don't have the necessary
permissions for.
 
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