How to Import Favorites to Edge Browser from Internet Explorer

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Microsoft created a brand new Edge browser for Windows 10, and, in some respects, it kicks Internet Explorer's butt. With a native sharing feature, Cortana built in and the ability to mark up Web pages as Web Notes, Edge has plenty of goodies to entice Internet Explorer users to switch. If you've decided to jump ship, you might want to bring over your saved favorites from Internet Explorer to Edge so you won't lose all your URLs. Here's how.

1. Open Edge.

2. Tap the three-dot menu button at the top right.

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3. Select Settings.

4. Click the Import Favorites From Another Browser link. 

5. Check Internet Explorer.

6. Hit Import.

Your favorites will be transferred and you'll see a message saying, All Done!

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Cherlynn Low
Cherlynn Low
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Cherlynn joined the Laptopmag team in June 2013 and has since been writing about all things tech and digital with a focus on mobile and Internet software development. She also edits and reports occasionally on video. She graduated with a M.S. in Journalism (Broadcast) from Columbia University in May 2013 and has been designing personal websites since 2001.