Microsoft Edge - Importing Favourites from Another Browser

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Last updated: 10 Feb, 2023
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As part of the upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, to help make the process as smooth as possible reduce the chance of any data loss it is recommended that you use Microsoft Edge.

You can import your browser data including Favourites from other browsers such as Chrome or Firefox and as long as you are signed in to Edge with your SVI account, you will see those settings all the time.

 Instructions

 

  1. Open Microsoft Edge (it is preinstalled on all Windows computers.

  2. Click the 3 dots in the top right corner and then choose Settings

  3. The Settings tab will open, and on the left choose the Profiles button

  4. Click Import Browser Data

  5. Choose the Browser you want to import from and click Import

  6. Tick all the options which you want to import and click Import

Sign into your SVI account in Edge so you can sync your Edge settings across any computer you use with the same account.

If you would prefer not to use Microsoft Edge. You can use either save your bookmarks to another location such as Onedrive ready to import if needed. Or you can sign into your preferred browser to ensure you always sync your settings.

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