MSoft has scrambled my Favorites,
Those using Edge might want to disable all Sync.

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On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:21:24 +1100, Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote:

On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:54:12 +1100, Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> wrote:

MSoft has scrambled my Favorites,
Those using Edge might want to disable all Sync.

MS seem to include a lot of malware with WIN11
Couldn't get Bluetooth Headphones to work watching video
Disabling "Phone Link" helped a lot need to remove it completly with >powershell?

BitLocker more Windows malware for me don't need it ever asked for now >disabled

I got most back, somehow, though some are hiding in the Favorites
somehow. Copilot knows about this; it seems. ***********************************
Hello, when the "Cross Experience Experience Host" opens, it removes
my Edge Favorites. Can I get these back?
****************
That?s a frustrating issue, Peter ? and yes, there?s a good chance you
can recover your Edge Favorites, especially if they were removed
recently. Here?s how to approach it methodically:

---

### ?? What Might Be Happening
The **"Cross Experience Host"** (likely part of Windows' user
experience sync or onboarding system) may be triggering a **profile
reset**, **sync overwrite**, or **temporary profile load**, which can
cause Edge to appear as if Favorites are missing.

---

### ?? Step 1: Check for the Original Bookmarks File
Edge stores Favorites in a JSON file here:

```
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Bookmarks
```

1. Press `Win + R`, paste the path above, and hit Enter.
2. Look for a file named **Bookmarks** (no extension).
3. If it?s missing or recently modified, look for:
- **Bookmarks.bak** (backup file)
- Any older copies in:
```
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default\Backup
```

If you find a usable backup:
- Close Edge completely.
- Rename the current **Bookmarks** file to something like
`Bookmarks.old`.
- Rename **Bookmarks.bak** to **Bookmarks**.
- Reopen Edge and check your Favorites.

---

### ???

On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:39:57 +1100, "Rod Speed"
<rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> wrote

MSoft has scrambled my Favorites,
Those using Edge might want to disable all Sync.

Doesnt happen with Chrome

Seems MSoft is expanding too quickly.

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Peter Jason wrote:

MSoft has scrambled my Favorites,
Those using Edge might want to disable all Sync.

typical M$. they like to take control

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Q: What's the difference between Linux and Windows?
A: You rule Linux, Microsoft Windows rules you


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Petzl wrote:

On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:16:38 +1100, Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> wrote:

Copilot

Is another I uninstalled (MS attempt at AI)
Undoes changes you make and puts back the rubbish you removed in the
1st place!

ahh.. the joys of using windoze

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A: You rule Linux, Microsoft Windows rules you


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Peter Jason wrote:

On Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:39:57 +1100, "Rod Speed"
<rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

Peter Jason <pj@jostle.com> wrote

MSoft has scrambled my Favorites,
Those using Edge might want to disable all Sync.

Doesnt happen with Chrome

Seems MSoft is expanding too quickly.

Edge is a bloated heap of advertising crap

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Q: What's the difference between Linux and Windows?
A: You rule Linux, Microsoft Windows rules you


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On 10 Nov 2025 at 06:54:12 AEDT, "Peter Jason" <pj@jostle.com> wrote:

MSoft has scrambled...

Never forget:

The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck, is probably the day Microsoft starts making vacuum cleaners.

Ernst Jan Plugge

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