Windows 10: Backup and Restore Microsoft Edge Favorites in Windows 10

The reason I am on here is last week I had a Windows 10 update that not only wiped out most of my files on my desktop it also wiped out all my favorites in Edge. A Windows tech spent over an hour on a computer sharing session but could not fix anything. When it was over I restored the computer to a earlier date and everything came back. I understand the anniversary update will take away the restore option and I have already gotten the message to restart for the update so I'm scrambling before they destroy my life again. I have version 1511

 

Hello Tae, *Smile

If you currently have at least build 10568 or later installed, then this tutorial will work for you to back up and restore your Microsoft Edge favorites.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...mber-find.html

 

I have 10586.545. In View Favorite Settings I only have a option for import. There is no option to export listed for saving it in HTML. I have used option 2 Datastore. I hope that works. Thanks

 

Tae,

Correct. Option One is not available for your build as posted in the other tutorial.

You'll be able to use OPTION TWO and OPTION THREE here though. *Smile

 

Thanks. I will let the Windows Anniversary update load and keep my fingers crossed. These guys at Microsoft are smart. You would think they would figure out a way to update their operating systems without causing so many problems. Unless they just don't really care if it does or not. I sometimes get the feeling they are so arrogant they couldn't care less what happens.

 

This didn't work for me. Followed Steps 2 and 3 but Edge does not show previously backed up settings. The date stamp on the backed up folder is correct but it doesn't reflect any change when I put it into the new Windows installation.

 

Hello glivo, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

You might see if using Option 1 with an HTML file may work better for you.

 

Too late now. I backed up using Step 2 before reinstalling Windows 10 from scratch and then tried using Step 3 to Restore the settings. The old system is gone so I can't now Export to HTML.

 

My apologies Brink. I had used the wrong folder to try to restore my settings. I found where I'd actually put it and tried again. All good now. I have been having significant problems with my Windows 10 installation and I'd forgotten where I put the Edge DataStore folder backup.

 

That's great news glivo. I'm glad you were able to restore your favorites. *Smile

 

Shawn, I just happened to notice something.

Since when does Edge backup bookmarks automatically by itself?
I found this in my user folder hidden(need to unhide)
C:\Users\cliff\MicrosoftEdgeBackups\backups\MicrosoftEdgeBackup20180303




I opened it and got the shortcut html(color is from my system theme, sorry)




In Edge's settings I can't find import from backup(yet at least)

 

Hey Cliff, *Smile

The "Import from file" button in your last screenshot would be how to import an exported .html file.

*Arrow Import or Export Favorites as HTML File in Microsoft Edge Windows 10 Tutorials

 

I know, but how many people will know it's even there if it's hidden?
You know what I mean. They should have an option "Import from Edge Backup" that opens the folder.

 

It was most likely left with a generic "Import from file" since you can use an exported .html file from any browser.

It could use a bit more details in its description to help make it clearer that it can be used as a backup/restore option though.

 

The only drawback about using it would be, if Edge's bookmarks get corrupted or messed up because of syncing(mine have in a VM and my laptop before, but not my main machine) and it auto updates daily, which if you look at the name it does(MicrosoftEdgeBackup20180303), then one would probably just end up importing a corrupted/screwed up bookmark copy.
Maybe?