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Any way of copying favourites to a disc

helen21_2
helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
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Lappy going off tomorrow and was wondering if i can copy all favourites to a disc incase they wipe lappy or replace it? Thanks ;)

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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    helen21 wrote:
    Lappy going off tomorrow and was wondering if i can copy all favourites to a disc incase they wipe lappy or replace it? Thanks ;)

    You should be able to copy your favorites folder containing all of your favs.

    On my system it is C:\Documents and Settings\myname\Favorites

    If yours is different try using Start Search and look for Favorites

    ;)
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • helen21_2
    helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
    Yep been and found that, thanks ;) but now thinking if there is anything else i need to back up, apart from that and all my music :eek:
  • f3lix
    f3lix Posts: 955 Forumite
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    Yep, for IE
    Open your Browser and click on file
    then import and export, wizard will open
    choose to export
    choose location and that should be it.

    It's pretty much the same for Firefox I think.

    Then you can burn folder to disc or copy to dongle!
    i tHink, therEfore I'vE goT a BLOODY heAdAche
  • DonnyDave
    DonnyDave Posts: 1,579 Forumite
    Maybe worth having a look at Start > Accessories > System Tools > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
    Dave
    Say no to 0870!
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    helen21 wrote:
    Yep been and found that, thanks ;) but now thinking if there is anything else i need to back up, apart from that and all my music :eek:

    If you use Outlook Express you should back up or export your messages etc.

    ;)
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • helen21_2
    helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
    DonnyDave wrote:
    Maybe worth having a look at Start > Accessories > System Tools > Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
    Ummm isnt that to transfer from one computer to another :confused:
  • helen21_2
    helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
    espresso wrote:
    If you use Outlook Express you should back up or export your messages etc.

    ;)
    No i dont, I havent been to bothered its only someone mentioned there is a chance they could replace lappy if it dearer to fix, and no me thinking what else is on here i need to keep :eek:
  • DonnyDave
    DonnyDave Posts: 1,579 Forumite
    helen21 wrote:
    Ummm isnt that to transfer from one computer to another :confused:
    Yes, but (according to this page) it will work as a way of backing-up settings and files, so if they wipe the machine or change settings, you can put it back.

    Google for Files and Settings Transfer Wizard for more information
    Dave
    Say no to 0870!
  • scheming_gypsy
    scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite
    If you're on XP log in as another administrator and burn the entire c:\documents and settings\yourusername to a DVD or CD if it'll fit.

    Everything you've got 'should' be in there so you don't miss anything
  • helen21_2
    helen21_2 Posts: 8,092 Forumite
    Thank you everyone ;) All done now :T
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