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Import of favourites from Edge not reliable
Elliot KirkWindows 10 Pro x64 on Slow Ring (build 18362.30). Edge Version 74.1.96.24 (Official build) dev (64-bit). And yes, the favorites that were in folders were put into either the wrong folder or not in any folder.
- rishavsharan
Microsoft
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I am a PM in the Edge team and first of all want to thank you for taking our browser for a spin.
I need osme help to better understand this problem that you faced. Can you elaborate on the exact steps that you took to import the data from Edge.
I am unable to simulate the issue that you stated. here is a screen from my attempt. In my attempt you can see the favorites hierarchy in Old Edge and the hierarchy in the imported folder in the new Edge.
Also, if you are comfortable with it, it would help a lot if you can share a similar screenshot showing the exact issue.
Keep the bouqets/bricks/suggestions coming!
rishavsharanIt was simply imported when I first ran the Edge Insider, and also just tried it using the Import on the favourites bar, and it failed again - when importing from the HTML export file it worked fine. I suspect it is to do with the quantity of favourites - I have probably over 1200 favourites stored over the years across multiple folders and folders in folders.
To test this, clear the test copy of Edge (reset it) and import a large set of favourites, moving those in the Imported folder into the main folder (not the Favourites Bar) – then reset Edge Insider and import them using the import option provided on the favoutrites bar.
If it would help, and if you can provide somewhere to send them directly rather than through the forum, I could send you an HTML export of my favourites for you to try it, and screen shots to show you the issue.
