XP synchronization doesn't work after install IE7

Hello:

I run xp with ie6 on a dual core with 5 lcds with which I trach the weather
with motion weather maps. I have the start/programs/asseccories/synchronize
sent to desktop and then dragged to the quick launch for refreshing my maps.
Every once in a while I just click on the synchronize icon.

I have just installed ie7 and then ie8 and both of them have a different
routine when I click on the icon. It now brings up "items to synchronize"
which doesn't list and of my web addresses for maps.

I have searched the web but have not found anything on this. I can still
right click destop and properties/destop/web to get to the refresh but it is
a pain.

I can not seem to drag and drop or type in any links.

A new feature I could do without. How do I get around this or use "items to
synchronize"?

Thanks

jake