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How to move the database folder to a new PC
FAQs » Pre Sales FAQs » How to move the database folder to a new PC
To move the database from one machine to another, start on the PC that currently holds the database:
- Open Windows File Explorer
- Find the BTCSoftware Database location
- This is usually under C:\ProgramData\btc or C:\ProgramData\BTCSoftware
- Right-click the BTC (or BTCSoftware) folder, and select Copy
- Paste this folder to a memory stick or external hard drive
To add the database to the new PC:
- First, download the latest version of BTCSoftware Solution Suite
- Run the installer and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation
- Close BTCSoftware Solution Suite
- Open Windows File Explorer
- Browse to C:\ProgramData and delete the empty BTC / BTCSoftware folder that was created when you installed the software
- Copy the BTC or BTCSoftware folder from the memory stick or external hard drive
- Browse to C:\ProgramData and paste the copied file
- Ensure the new folder is named BTC. If it is named BTCSoftware, you can rename it to BTC
- Amend the permissions for this folder:
- Right-click the folder then select Properties
- Under the Security tab, click Edit then click Add
- Type Everyone into the Enter the object names to select box, then click Check names, then click OK
- Click everyone in the group usernames box then check Full Control under Allow
- Click Apply, then OK
- Log into BTCSoftware Solution Suite to confirm your clients’ data is visible