How to Fix RSS Feeds in Internet Explorer 7

Every now and then, for some unknown reason, your RSS feeds may stop working in Internet Explorer 7. Below is a quick and easy way to restore your feeds so you can get the information you want, when you want it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Always backup your feeds as a precaution. To backup your feeds, from within IE7, go to File > Import and Export > (wizard will open) > Next > Export Feeds > Export to a file (select the file you would like by selecting browse) > Next > Finish. You will then receive a message that your feeds were exported successfully.

2. Now that your feeds are backup up, go to Start > Run > then type the following MSFEEDSSYNC DISABLE then click OK.

3. Go back to Start > RUN > then type the following MSFEEDSSYNC ENABLE then click OK.

4. If steps 2 & 3 do not work to restore your feeds to their working condition, try this: Be sure you have backed up your feeds as described in step 1. Delete your feeds folder by going to C:\Documents and Settings\(user)\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft.

5. Import your feeds...follow the steps in Step 1 except you will select IMPORT feeds instead of EXPORT feeds. Then follow Steps 2 and 3 again and you should be good to go.

Tips & Warnings

• There are some instances where one particular feed could be freezing up all your feed updates. Check each one to be sure it isn't a problem with one specific feed or website.
• The steps above have been used successfully on IE7 with a Windows XP SP2 computer.

[IcyCucky]

on 11/3/2008 Great info. 5*