How to Export Favorites from Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 9, released by Microsoft in 2011, was a significant update to the popular web browser. One of the features that users appreciated was the ability to organize and save their favorite websites as favorites. However, if you’re looking to export these favorites for backup or transfer to another browser, you might be wondering how to do it. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of exporting favorites from Internet Explorer 9.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer 9
The first step in exporting your favorites is to open Internet Explorer 9 on your computer. If you haven’t already, download and install the browser if it’s not already installed on your system.
Step 2: Access the Favorites
Once Internet Explorer 9 is open, click on the Favorites button, which is typically represented by a star icon located on the upper-right corner of the browser window. This will open a sidebar displaying all your saved favorites.
Step 3: Open the Favorites Bar
If the Favorites bar is not visible, you can enable it by clicking on the “Show favorites bar” button, which is also located in the upper-right corner of the browser window. This will provide you with a quick access to your favorites.
Step 4: Select the Favorites to Export
In the Favorites sidebar, navigate through your folders and select the favorites you want to export. You can do this by clicking on each favorite individually or by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking on multiple favorites to select them all.
Step 5: Export the Favorites
With the favorites selected, right-click on one of the selected favorites and choose “Export favorites” from the context menu. This will open a dialog box with options for exporting your favorites.
Step 6: Choose a Location and Format
In the Export favorites dialog box, you’ll be prompted to choose a location to save the exported file. Select a folder on your computer where you want to store the file. Next, choose the file format for the export. The most common format is HTML, which allows you to view your favorites in a web browser.
Step 7: Export and Save
After selecting the location and format, click the “Export” button. Internet Explorer 9 will then create an HTML file containing all your selected favorites. Save the file to the chosen location on your computer.
Step 8: Transfer or Backup
Now that you have exported your favorites, you can transfer the HTML file to another computer or use it for backup purposes. To view your favorites, simply open the HTML file in any web browser.
By following these steps, you can easily export your favorites from Internet Explorer 9 and ensure that your favorite websites are safe and accessible even if you switch to a different browser or computer.
