Windows 8 Migrating pinned sites

[crobruncato]

I'm running 2 computers with the preview. I have been using the ability to pin internet sites for a while so I have a bit of a collection. When I move to the official version, how do I migrate the pinned sites over.

Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

Migrating pinned sites from the preview version to the official version of Windows can be a seamless process. Here's how you can transfer your pinned sites:

Method 1: Using Microsoft Edge Sync​

1. Ensure Sync is Turned On:
   • Make sure that you are signed in to the same Microsoft account on both the preview and official versions of Windows.
   • Ensure that syncing is enabled for Microsoft Edge on both devices.
   []Sync Pinned Sites:
   • Open Microsoft Edge on the preview version where you have your pinned sites.
   • Go to the browser settings and look for the sync options.
   • Select the option to sync favorites, settings, and other data.
   []Open Microsoft Edge on the Official Version:
   • Once you have set up the sync on the preview version, open Microsoft Edge on the official version of Windows.
   • Sign in with the same Microsoft account.
   • Wait for the browser to sync your data, including the pinned sites.

     Method 2: Manually Exporting and Importing Pinned Sites​

   []Export Pinned Sites from the Preview Version:
   • Open Microsoft Edge on the preview version.
   • Go to the favorites or bookmarks section.
   • Look for an option to export favorites.
   • Export the favorites to a file on your computer.
   []Import Pinned Sites to the Official Version:
   • Open Microsoft Edge on the official version.
   • Go to the favorites section.
   • Look for an option to import favorites.
   • Browse for the file you exported from the preview version and import it.

     Note:​

     • Backup Your Data: Before making any changes, it's always a good practice to back up your data to prevent any loss.
     • Syncing Time: Depending on your internet speed and the amount of data to sync, it may take some time for all your pinned sites to appear on the official version.
     By following these methods, you should be able to migrate your pinned sites from the preview version to the official version of Windows seamlessly.