where can i find the 'favorites.xml' file

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August 2nd, 2003, 01:43 PM
ngc4414

where can i find the 'favorites.xml' file

where can i find the 'favorites.xml' file in windows xp pro?

thanks
August 2nd, 2003, 02:09 PM
NooNoo

I don't have it on my xp pro box...

If you want to export your favourites use the import/export wizard from the file menu in ie... it creates bookmarks.htm (I think) in "my documents"
August 5th, 2003, 01:25 AM
Rellik

Last I checked, favorites.xml is MSN's favorites bookmarking system

a quick Google groups search returned this:

Quote:

The path is:
%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Application
Data\MSN6\UserData\%UserKey%\favorites.xml

For example:
C:\Documents and Settings\User\Application
Data\MSN6\UserData\{7D317DF0-A4F7-01C2-0300-000084371A8C}

Attention: UserData from MSN6 folder is a hidden folder, marked as "system".
Remember to go to Explorer's Tools menu, choose Options, go to "Show" tab,
select the "Show hidden files" radio button and uncheck the "Hide system
files" from the Advanced parameters.

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Sorin

Although, shouldn't Windows search find it just fine?
August 5th, 2003, 03:54 AM
NooNoo

Not if he didn't search system files or have hidden files showing.
August 5th, 2003, 06:11 AM
confus-ed

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Originally posted by NooNoo
Not if he didn't search system files or have hidden files showing.

Well its ticked on my searches & I pressume Noo's ... & it ain't on mine either !! But then again I don't use msn messenger ;) (gone - 'no more' ! :D ) ... which would seem kind of necessary to find it !!! ;)

What are we up to ? Tranfering favourites to another browser other than IE ? In which case Noo's original suggestion seems good ...
August 5th, 2003, 10:14 AM
ngc4414

thanks guys ive got the file!!
August 5th, 2003, 03:31 PM
Rellik

Quote:

Originally posted by confus-ed
Well its ticked on my searches & I pressume Noo's ... & it ain't on mine either !! But then again I don't use msn messenger ;) (gone - 'no more' ! :D ) ... which would seem kind of necessary to find it !!! ;)

Actually favorites.xml has little to do with MSN messenger, its intended more for MSN explorer. if you don't have that installed, then that explains a bit doesn't it?;)

Quote:

What are we up to ? Tranfering favourites to another browser other than IE ? In which case Noo's original suggestion seems good ...

Likely it's for backup or transfer to another system.

But in any case, did I ever mention that converting MSN favorites to IE or Netscape favorites/bookmarks is a real pain? evidently there is only one solution that I found:
http://www.mainsoft.fr/freeware_en.htm#MsnFavDiv