Problems and Symptoms
The Favorites toolbar is missing. My Favorites list is gone. Cannot find My Favorites folder. The bookmarks are gone. The Favorites bar is gone.
Recommended Solution
If you computer has some or all of the problems above, we highly recommend using PC Tuneup Maestro to repair the errors that had caused your IE favorites to disappear.
Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Download My Favorites Missing Repair Tool and install it
Step 2: Click Fix & Clean, and then, click Internet Explorer Repair
Step 3: Click Restore Internet Explorer Favorites Bar or Find the Favorites Folder
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File Size: 2M, Download time: < 1 min. on DSL/ADSL/Cable Supports: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (incl. 64-bit versions) |
There are two main reasons why your Favorites bar went missing:
If any of these problems exists, the Favorites bar disappears, the Favorites center becomes hidden, and/or your favorites appear to be gone.
Most problems related to favorites bar are the result of one of the following two causes:
Cause 1: Internet Explorer Favorites bar or Favorites Center panel is hidden.
Resolution: Change IE configuration to display the toolbar or the panel .
How to restore the display of the IE Favorites panel using PC Tuneup Maestro:
Cause 2: My Favorites folder was relocated from its default location.
Resolution: Open both the current and default locations of the Favorites folder to recover the favorites items.
How to open the Favorites folder locations using PC Tuneup Maestro
If you require assistance with applying the technical resolutions provided above, we recommend you download, install and register PC TuneUp Maestro. Registered users of PC TuneUp Maestro receive Professional PC Support Service. Our PC Technical Support Specialists will provide you direct help with restoring IE favorites.
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