How to Restore Favourites in Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is a widely-used web browser that allows users to save their favorite websites for easy access. However, sometimes users may encounter issues with their favorites list, such as accidentally deleting or losing their favorite sites. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to restore your favorites in Internet Explorer.
1. Open Internet Explorer
The first step is to open the Internet Explorer browser on your computer. If you do not have it installed, you can download it from the official Microsoft website.
2. Access the Favorites folder
Once Internet Explorer is open, click on the Favorites button located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Favorites folder, where all your saved sites are stored.
3. Restore deleted favorites
If you have deleted some of your favorites, you can try to restore them by following these steps:
a. In the Favorites folder, click on the “Organize favorites” button located in the lower-left corner of the window.
b. In the Organize Favorites window, select the “Deleted Items” folder.
c. Right-click on the deleted favorite you want to restore and choose “Restore.”
4. Import favorites from another browser
If you have previously saved your favorites in another browser and want to import them into Internet Explorer, follow these steps:
a. Open the other browser and locate the favorites folder.
b. Copy the favorite websites you want to import.
c. In Internet Explorer, go to the “Organize favorites” window (as described in step 3a).
d. Click on “Import and Export” in the lower-right corner of the window.
e. Select “Import from another program or file” and click “Next.”
f. Choose the file you want to import and click “Next.”
g. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the import process.
5. Manually add favorites
If you have lost your favorites and cannot restore them using the above methods, you can manually add them back to your favorites list:
a. Go to the website you want to add as a favorite.
b. Click on the Favorites button in the upper-right corner of the window.
c. Click on “Add to favorites” and choose a folder to save the website.
By following these steps, you should be able to restore your favorites in Internet Explorer. Remember to regularly backup your favorites to avoid losing them in the future.
