11-29-2011, 02:52 PM | #16 |
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Polli....I do the same thing! About 1-2 times a yr I take my Laptop back the Factory! Then keep only things I used in the past 3 months LOL Thanks for asking this question! I ask too many Dumb questions on here I hate to ask more hehehehehe Not that they are Dumb to me!
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11-29-2011, 03:52 PM | #17 |
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This is why I prefer using portable versions when available. All I need to do is copy my PortableApps folder and I can easily transfer my apps and settings to a new machine. If only I had faster internet and no bandwidth cap, I'd even put my PortableApps folder on Dropbox to keep it synced among my personal computers.
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12-01-2011, 10:29 AM | #18 |
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12-01-2011, 10:31 AM | #19 | |
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It's just if you wipe your pc it takes ages to get it how you like it again So wanted an easy way with Calibre and ADE too Was hoping they were like WMP I just found all the books again |
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12-01-2011, 10:49 AM | #20 | |
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However I would guess that the majority of people change some of the settings away from the defaults - and then backing it up makes sense as it avoids one having to remember what changes to the settings one made. |
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12-01-2011, 11:33 AM | #21 | ||
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12-01-2011, 11:50 AM | #22 |
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7 tweaks in force,
??? how many non-default settings in various places Menus and columns placement are far from default |
12-01-2011, 12:51 PM | #23 |
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@theducks - without counting any custom plugin settings too of course...
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12-04-2011, 03:52 PM | #24 |
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I have just transferred from a PC to a Mac (what a waste of all those years, neurons and temper tantrums).
I understand the point of saving your preferences as well as the Library, of course. My query: is there any way of transferring that preferences backup into the new Library, or do you just have to open it on the new machine and look it up so you can see what alterations to make in the new Library? |
12-04-2011, 05:11 PM | #25 |
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In theory, you can simply restore the preferences folder saved on one machine to the appropriate location on the new machine. How well this would work, however if you are also switching Operating Systems I have no idea.
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12-04-2011, 05:19 PM | #26 |
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Thank you for your reply.
I don't think I'll test it - might just mean more lost neurones and temper tantrums. Anyway, the point is moot, since I can't find the file on my PC. Would anyone know where to look in XP? |
12-04-2011, 06:15 PM | #27 | |
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It is normally a hidden folder called 'calibre' stored under your username in the 'appdata' area. |
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12-05-2011, 09:40 AM | #28 | |
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Usually it's under C:\users\your name\AppData\Roaming\Calibre Hope this helps. Carol |
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12-27-2011, 02:48 PM | #29 |
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I just copied my WIN7 Calibre Library folder and Preferences folder to my Vista laptop and it worked. All books settings and book meta data were copied. Calibre asked for the location of the new library and presto! Very good info from the thread. Thank you.
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