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