Backup and restore Internet Explorer Browser Favorites or Bookmarks

[Dr.Jones]

How to backup Internet Explorer Favorites

Step1
Open the Internet Explorer and select the file option in the menu bar, now select the Import and Export option in the file menu (Encircled Red) as shown in image below.

Step 2
The Import/Export Wizard will popup immediately, thenClick NEXT (Encircled Red):

Step 3
After clicking Next, in the coming next window select the option Export Favorites and click Next (Process Shown by Red Markings):

Step 4
In the next window, choose the Favorites directory that you want to backup, click Next to select the destination for your IE favorites.

Step 5
Again click Next (Encircled Red) to store your favorites to desired location. I will suggest you to select DESKTOP as destination for your backup file so that you can find it easily.

Step 6
After clicking finish, your favorites will be successfully exported to your Desktop. Now you can copy the backup file (Bookmark.htm) in USB drive or any other storage device.

[Dr.Jones]

How to Restore My Explorer Favorites?

For restoring your bookmarks, follow the same procedure only the change is in Step 3 instead of selecting Export Favorites select Import Favorites (Encircled in Red):

And browse to the destination where the backup file is stored all your favorites will be restored. The procedure discussed above is for the new Internet Explorer versions. If you are using an older version of Internet Explorer, you can go for a free utility program to backup your IE favorites.