Are you a Windows user and recently switched to Google Chrome from Internet Explorer? Do you want to import your favorites or bookmarks from Internet Explorer to Google Chrome? Don’t worry; we got you covered. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to import your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome without losing any of your saved data.
Understanding the Process of Importing Favorites
Before we dive into the process, it is essential to know what exactly is happening when we import our favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome. In simple words, when you import your favorites, you are just transferring a file that contains a list of websites you have bookmarked in Internet Explorer to Chrome. Therefore, all your saved bookmarks and folders will be available in Chrome after the importing process is complete.
Steps to Import Favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome
Now let’s go through the simple steps you need to follow to import your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome.
Step 1: Export Favorites from Internet Explorer
First, you need to export your favorites from Internet Explorer by following the steps below:
- Open Internet Explorer and click on the “Settings” icon (the cog icon) located at the top right corner.
- Click on “Favorites” from the dropdown menu and select “Manage favorites.”
- In the “Manage favorites” window, click on the “Export” button.
- Choose a location to save your exported favorites file and give it a name.
- Click on “Save” to export your favorites from Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Import Favorites to Chrome
Now that you have your favorites exported from Internet Explorer, it’s time to import them to Google Chrome by following the steps below:
- Open Google Chrome and click on the “Settings” icon (the three dots) located at the top right corner.
- Click on “Bookmarks” from the dropdown menu and select “Import bookmarks and settings.”
- In the “Import bookmarks and settings” window, select “Favorites/Bookmarks” from the dropdown menu.
- Click on “Choose file” and navigate to the location where you saved your exported favorites file.
- Select the file and click on “Open.”
- Finally, click on “Import” to import your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome.
That’s it! You have successfully imported your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome.
Things to Keep in Mind
Here are a few things you need to keep in mind while importing your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome:
- The process is the same for all versions of Internet Explorer and Chrome.
- You can only import your favorites to Chrome if you have saved them in Internet Explorer.
- The importing process will not delete any of your saved data in Chrome.
Conclusion
We hope this article was helpful in guiding you on how to import your favorites from Internet Explorer to Chrome. The process is straightforward and easy to follow, so you don’t have to worry about losing any of your saved bookmarks. Just follow the steps, and you’ll have all your favorite websites available in Chrome in no time.
FAQs
Q1. Can I import my favorites to Chrome from other browsers besides Internet Explorer?
Yes, you can. The process of importing favorites to Chrome is similar for all other browsers, including Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
Q2. Will my saved passwords be imported to Chrome along with my favorites?
No, the importing process only transfers your saved bookmarks and folders. Your saved passwords and login information will not be imported to Chrome.
Q3. What if I have duplicates of some bookmarks after importing them to Chrome?
If you have duplicates of some bookmarks after importing them to Chrome, you can delete the duplicates manually by right-clicking on the duplicate bookmark and selecting “Delete.”
Q4. Can I organize my imported favorites in Chrome?
Yes, you can. After importing your favorites to Chrome, you can organize them into folders by right-clicking on a bookmark and selecting “Add to folder.” You can also create new folders by right-clicking on an empty space in the “Bookmarks” bar and selecting “Add folder.”
Q5. Will my favorites in Internet Explorer be deleted after exporting them?
No, exporting your favorites from Internet Explorer will not delete them. It only creates a copy of your saved bookmarks in a file that you can then import to another browser like Chrome.
