Favorites disappearing

[Hans Näslund]

I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.

Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I look in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite Center - but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.

How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

[PA Bear]

Are you running Avira AntiVir?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.
Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I look in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite Center - but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.
How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

...

[Hans Näslund]

Nope - never heard of it.

Post by PA Bear
Are you running Avira AntiVir?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.
Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I look in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite Center - but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.
How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

...

[PA Bear]

Is IE Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing > "Enable personalized
favorites menu" is checked?

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode?

To start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

More:

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and don't reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist?

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
Nope - never heard of it.

Post by PA Bear
Are you running Avira AntiVir?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.
Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I look in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite Center - but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.
How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

...

[Hans Näslund]

Thank you!

It helped to restart IE in No Add-ons mode! When I restart IE, the Favorites
list in the mnu bar works as I want it to. Perfect!

Post by PA Bear
Is IE Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing > "Enable
personalized favorites menu" is checked?
1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode?
Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or
Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and don't reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist?
Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
Nope - never heard of it.

Post by PA Bear
Are you running Avira AntiVir?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.
Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I
look
in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite
enter -
but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.
How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

...

[PA Bear]

You're welcome.

Now, can you pinpoint the Add-on(s) that cause the problems and tell us what
they are? cf. http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
--
~PA Bear

Post by Hans Näslund
Thank you!
It helped to restart IE in No Add-ons mode! When I restart IE, the Favorites
list in the mnu bar works as I want it to. Perfect!

Post by PA Bear
Is IE Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing > "Enable
personalized favorites menu" is checked?
1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode?
Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or
Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
(No add-ons).
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and don't reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist?
Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
Nope - never heard of it.

Post by PA Bear
Are you running Avira AntiVir?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Post by Hans Näslund
I'm using IE 7 with WinXP. I'm used to access my favorites from the menu
bar, as this shows (or used to show) only the favorites which I use most
frequently.
Now, all of a sudden, the favorites list in the menu bar shows the whole
list - but at the same time some of my frequently used folders in the
favorite list have disappeared from the list. They still exist if I
look
in
Documents and Settings, and they still show up in the Favorite
enter -
but
they cannot be seen under Favorites in the menu bar.
How can I get them back - and how do I restore the function that hides
non-used favorites?

...