Unable to Export Favorites or Cookies

ID: Q221045


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows NT 4.0


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use the Import/Export Wizard, you may receive one of the following error messages:

Unable to export favorites

Unable to export cookies


CAUSE

This problem can occur if you specify a folder that does not exist.


RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, accept the default folder or click Browse to specify an existing folder.

NOTE: You are unable to create a new folder in the Import/Export Wizard.


MORE INFORMATION

You are able to type a new folder in the "Import from a File or Address" box, however, a new folder is not created and you receive one of the error messages when you click Finish.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kberrmsg kbtool msiew95 msient msiew98
Version : WINDOWS:5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999
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