How to Backup Your Internet Explorer 8 Favorites

•On the right hand side of the browser look for the word "Tools." Click on the arrow on the right hand side of "Tools."

•Step 2
Scrolls down to "Toolbars" and verify that "Menu Bar" has a check mark. If not, simple click on "Menu Bar."

•Step 3
You will now see the menu bar right on the upper left hand side. Click on "File" and scroll down to "Import and Export."

•Step 4
Select "Export to a file" and hit next. Select "Favorites" and then hit next.

•Step 5
You will see that "Favorites" is now highlight. Double click on "Favorites" so the everything below "Favorites" collapses into the "Favorites" folder and hit next.

•Step 6
You will see that the file name is called "bookmark.htm" and the file location will be "My Documents." Click Export and then finish.

•Step 7
Copy the file "bookmark.htm" to an external Hard Drive or USB/Flash drive.