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Suggested things to try according to Microsoft support: 

Method 1:

You may check the default location where the ‘Favorites’ are stored:
C:\Users\Username\ Favorites.

If the favorites are present in the favorite’s folder then try to import.
Import or export favorites in Internet Explorer:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Import-or-export-favorites-in-Internet-Explorer.
Note: It is applicable to Internet Explorer 9 as well.

Method 2:
Refer the section “Show or hide the Internet Explorer toolbars” in the link below.
Customize the Internet Explorer toolbars:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Customize-the-Internet-Explorer-toolbars

Alternatively, you can hit the “Alt” Key on the keyboard to pull-up menu bar.

For further reference, check the following Microsoft article and check if it helps.
Managing your Internet Explorer favorites:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Managing-your-Internet-Explorer-favorites
How to manage your favorites in Internet Explorer 9:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/How-to-manage-your-favorites-in-Internet-Explorer-9 

Source: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie9-windows_vista/upgrading-to-ie9-deleted-my-favorites-did-not-move/12c96243-2b71-4e37-969b-5955e01e2ebf