Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Microsoft Windows
- Internet Explorer
- Time
- Backup media such as CDs, DVDs, USB flash drive, floppy disks or an external hard drive
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Step 1
Insert the backup media into the computer. This can include an external hard drive, USB flash drive, CD or DVD-ROM. Ensure it is formatted properly to receive data. These tips will work with a desktop or a notebook computer.
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Step 2
Locate the favorites file on the computer. This can be in the form of a gold star or file folder and is found in the C drive, or hard drive on a computer. Go to my computer, (or computer), double-click local disk (or C drive), double-click on the "Documents and Settings" folder, then click the favorites.
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Step 3
Drag and drop files onto an open folder in your backup media. Have both the file folders open and next to each other when doing this. It may take a couple of minutes for all the files to transfer onto the backup.
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Step 4
When finished, double-click the backup media to ensure all your files are there. As an added precaution, you may want to open up Internet Explorer web browser. Then, click "Favorites" and compare files to ensure you have the same ones on your new backup copy.







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