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?
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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:
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### ?? 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.
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### ?? 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.
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### ???