ie favorites can only been seen in safe mode?

[maryj459]

I'm running WinXP Pro and have all the updates for IE, but somehow my favorites folder has gotten corrupted - again!  I can't see anything or add to it unless I'm in safe mode.  I've run sfc /scannow and it doesn't seem to find anything wrong (it just disappears when completed).

This is the second time this has happened.  Last time I had to   create a new log in identity and transfer all my settings over!  What a hassle!!  

My bookmarks are fine in Mozilla Foxfire  - it's only IE that keeps screwing up!  Any ideas on how to fix it?  

[Fed]

Being OK in safe mode suggests to me that something (bug) is loading in normal mode and screwing up your IE.
Have you tried running any anti-virus/spyware/hijacking software?

[maryj459]

I typically run SpyBot and LavaSoft's AdAware on a regular basis.  I also have McAfee VirusScan Enterprise loaded at start-up.  I keep it updated and scan my pc daily.  I also loaded Microsoft's AntiSpyware and keep that running in the background as well.

I've run HiJack This and had my log files analyzed.  I removed some minor start-up things, but nothing that sounded too serious - and nothing has fixed my favorites problem.

Any more ideas?

[Fed]

This should keep you busy until something better gets suggested.    http://www.ewido.net/en/
Be warned, it's slow but thorough.