You can get to your favorites by going into your "My Computer" folder then clicking on your "Local Disk" icon.
Your favorites are held in a folder with the following path name:
"Documents and Settings" then "userid" (which is your userid) then "Favorites".
The "Favorites" icon is a five pointed star.
Hold your mouse over the star, and hold down the RIGHT mouse button, and drag it to your dekstop.
Let go of the mouse and a small menu should appear. Select "Create shortcut here"
A star should appear on your dekstop with the title "Shortcut to Favorites".
Double click on the star and you can get to your favorites.