UCB Libraries | Systems | Backing Up Bookmarks

It's a good idea to save your bookmarks in case you get a new computer or upgrade your browser. Follow the instructions below to back up your bookmark file or import the saved bookmark file into your browser in Internet Explorer 5.0 + and Netscape 7. If are using an older browser, contact Libhelp for assistance.

Back up Favorites:

Under File, select Import and Export.
You will see the Import/Export Wizard. Click Next at the welcome screen.
Click on Export Favorites and Next.
Highlight the Favorites folder and click Next.
Click the radio button next to Export to a file or address.
Save the file.
Click Next.
Click Finish.
You will see a message, "Successfully Exported Bookmarks".
Click OK.

Back up Favorites Tutorial

Import Favorites From a Saved File:

Under File, select Import and Export.
You will see the Import/Export Wizard. Click Next at the welcome screen.
Click on Import Favorites and Next.
Click the radio button next to Import from a file or address, then click on Browse.
Navigate to the place you saved your bookmarks and click on the bookmark.htm file.
Click Next.
Highlight the Favorites folder and click Next.
Click Finish.
You will see a message, "Successfully Exported Bookmarks".
Click OK.

Import Favorites Tutorial

Back up Bookmarks:

Click on Bookmarks on the toolbar.
Click on Manage Bookmarks.
Under Tools, click Export.
Save the file.

Backup Bookmarks Tutorial

Import Bookmarks From a Saved File:

Click on Bookmarks on the toolbar.
Click on Manage Bookmarks.
Under Tools, click Import.
Navigate to the folder containing the bookmark file.
Double click on the bookmark.htm file.

Import Bookmarks Tutorial



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Backing Up Bookmarks and Favorites