Bad Day at Wiping the Drives

It sounds like you had an unexpected synchronization issue with Microsoft Edge between your old eMachines and your laptop, which led to some challenges with the settings and favorites. It's not uncommon for such situations to occur due to automatic sync settings. To prevent such synchronization issues in the future, you may want to consider these steps: 1. Turn Off Edge Sync on Old PCs: If you have access to the old eMachines, make sure to turn off Edge sync on both machines to prevent any further data syncing to your laptop. 2. Review Sync Settings: On your laptop, review the sync settings in Microsoft Edge. You can choose what to sync and what not to sync, including favorites, browsing history, passwords, and other settings. Adjust these settings according to your preferences. 3. Clean Up Edge Data: If your laptop has been affected by the sync from the old PCs, consider cleaning up Edge data to remove any unwanted bookmarks, browsing history, or other synced information. You can manage this within the Edge browser settings. 4. Reset Sync: You can also reset the syncing state of Edge entirely. This will stop syncing temporarily and allow you to choose how to proceed with syncing in the future. 5. Disconnect Devices from Sync: If necessary, disconnect your old eMachines from your Microsoft account to prevent further syncing issues. Following these steps should help you address the synchronization challenges you faced with Microsoft Edge syncing between your old eMachines and your laptop. Don't worry, we all have moments where things catch us off guard. It's all part of the learning experience!