how do i export the msn explorer favorites?

[ngc4414]

i want to stop using this retarded brower now how do i get my favorites out of there?

i am aware that they are stored on a microsoft network, is there any way to download them?

[GokuSS2]

Goto File> Import Export...

[ngc4414]

there is no file menu in msn explorer...

im not talking about internet explorer...

[factory81]

the bookmarks are just saved URL's placed in a folder and if you created a new link there manually, it would auto show up in IE. Soo goto the directory where they create the favorites and save them to a floppy.
its usually like C:/WINNT / Program Files / Internet Explorer / Favorites
or in win2k / xp its in the c:document and setting and all that under the correct user.

dont know what it is on MSN tho

[+Daemon+]

in windows NT/2K/XP

do this..

> right click on Start Button
> Explore all users
> Select the username you want to get the favorites from (eg. administrator)
> go into the Favorites folder under the username
> copy all the bookmarks to where ever you want..

for the path here are the examples:

C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Favorites

or

C:\winnt\profiles\Administrator\Favorites

[Rellik]

ok, here's the deal, MSN does not use IEs Favorites, MSN's favorites are located here:<pre>C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Application Data\MSN6\UserData\{771BFA30-D788-01C2-0300-0000FC43FAB6}\Favorites.xml</pre>after doing a little research, I found a visual basic script that converts the xml file into bookmark.html, which can be imported into IE, netscape and most other browsers

here are the instructions for use in the readme file:

MSN Favorites Export Toolkit<hr>Oddly enough, the import feature of IE cannot handle the favorites.xml file that contains your MSN Explorer favorites. Someone recently asked for a solution, so I have prepared a (quick and dirty) toolkit that does the job. It transforms a MSN favorites file (favorites.xml) into a Netscape favorites file (bookmark.htm) that is (ironically) suitable for import into IE.

Just put favorites.xml, msnfav.vbs and msnfav.xsl in the same folder and run msnfav.vbs. The script will output a bookmark.htm file that you'll be able to import into IE. Beware: the favorites.xml file must not be edited before applying the XSL transform.

Patrick Philippot
http://www.mainsoft.fr
09/01/02

and here's a link to the files:
http://www.mainsoft.fr/freeware_en.htm#MsnFavDiv

And I had to install MSN to figure this out now it's time to uninstall it

[marc33]

make sure you do all the above but most files will remain hidden
and the search feature won't even work under the greatest of circumstances so:
1)right click start menu, Explore
2)goto tools, folder options
3)click View
4)under hidden files and folders, click do not show hidden files and folders
5)also make sure the hide protected operating system files is unchecked
6) do the above

sounds scary when it's all said and done there's nothing to it, you can always go back and recheck or uncheck the selected options to have it the way you once had it. Oh ya try http://spreadfirefox.com/community/?...139962&amp;t=1
to get a browser that simply will rock you.

[djeddieo.com]

ok, here's the deal, MSN does not use IEs Favorites, MSN's favorites are located here:<pre>C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Application Data\MSN6\UserData\{771BFA30-D788-01C2-0300-0000FC43FAB6}\Favorites.xml</pre>after doing a little research, I found a visual basic script that converts the xml file into bookmark.html, which can be imported into IE, netscape and most other browsers

here are the instructions for use in the readme file:
and here's a link to the files:
http://www.mainsoft.fr/freeware_en.htm#MsnFavDiv

And I had to install MSN to figure this out now it's time to uninstall it

if you thought the last guy was crazy reviving this thread after a 2 year lull, how nuts am I, 3 years later?
Anyway, I tried this, feeble as I am. I even emailed the French guy that wrote it originally. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. When I go into the Command Prompt screen, I see "C:\Documents and Settings\Edward>" to which I've tried adding msnfav.vbs or cscript msnfav.vbs (that, per Patrick Phillipot, the French guy). I hit Enter and nothing happens, other than a new, fresh line of "C:\Documents and Settings\Edward>".

make sure you do all the above but most files will remain hidden
and the search feature won't even work under the greatest of circumstances so:
1)right click start menu, Explore
2)goto tools, folder options
3)click View
4)under hidden files and folders, click do not show hidden files and folders
5)also make sure the hide protected operating system files is unchecked
6) do the above

sounds scary when it's all said and done there's nothing to it, you can always go back and recheck or uncheck the selected options to have it the way you once had it. Oh ya try http://spreadfirefox.com/community/?...139962&amp;t=1
to get a browser that simply will rock you.

I did all that, then tried again; same result. Anyone still out there? I'm tempted to copy and past each of the 100 or so Favorites into Firefox!

[NooNoo]

Welcome to Windrivers DJeddieo

It sounds like that the vbs script is not in the folder that you are trying to start it from. Where did you save the script?

[djeddieo.com]

I originally saved them to My Downloads, then copied them to C:\Documents and Settings\Edward 'cause it looked like that was where the Command Prompt was "looking".

[NooNoo]

If you are getting NO error messages, the script has run....the new fresh line as you put it, is displayed when the script has completed.

[Adamsappleone]

The quickest way to get your MSN Favorites, is to import them into Windows Live Favorites. Once you have them there, you can import them into IE using import/synchronize and from there you can import them into Firefox

[ojann]

Hi all,

I'm trying to help my 81 year old aunt. She has all her favorites currently on dial-up msn.com favorites.

How can I get them from MSN favorites to IE favorites? She is switching to Comcast internet in the very near future.

Thanks

ojann

[slgrieb]

There isn't a simple way to do it. Print them out and and re-enter them for her

[Adamsappleone]

Hi all,

I'm trying to help my 81 year old aunt. She has all her favorites currently on dial-up msn.com favorites.

How can I get them from MSN favorites to IE favorites? She is switching to Comcast internet in the very near future.

Thanks

ojann

Quick tip, read my post before yours
Here is full instructions on how to get your MSN Favorites into IE and Firefox
http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showtopic=153398

slgrieb,
"There isn't a simple way to do it. Print them out and and re-enter them for her."
The link I provided is the simplest way to do it