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Discussions tagged with 'favorites folder' on WindowsForum.com focus on managing and troubleshooting the Favorites Bar in Internet Explorer on Windows 8. Users report issues such as unwanted folders appearing in the Favorites Bar, often due to redirection or malware. Topics include removing or hiding specific Favorites Bar folders, restoring default favorites, and cleaning up the favorites folder structure. The tag covers practical steps for organizing browser bookmarks and resolving display problems within the Favorites folder on older Windows systems.
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    Windows 8 Removing contents of Favorites Bar

    My wife uses an old Windows 8 computer, mostly for browsing, and came to me the other day complaining that she was having issues. Internet Explorer would start and display her normal Favorites Bar contents, but then apparently was being re-directed and displaying a ton of favorites she did not...
    • MikeFromArizona
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    • browser issues browser settings caching problems data reset entry removal favorites bar favorites folder favorites management hardware support internet explorer manual removal old computer reboot redirect tech support user preferences windows 8 windows settings
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    • Forum: Windows Software