[GNC] New PC

R Losey rlosey at gmail.com
Wed Dec 14 18:57:38 EST 2022


The data file (files) are the key thing. I recently updated both my iMac
(new machine) and my Linux box (disk wipe and re-install). The data files I
used are stored on my home NAS, so that all computers can see the file.

I did notice that I lost the reports, but since I didn't have many of them,
I merely re-created them.

In addition, the register settings and the like were apparently saved
locally, but again, it wasn't that hard for me to re-set some of the things.

Maybe next time, I'll pay attention to where those are so that
everything can be restored.

But, if you have the data file, you're in good shape.



On Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 1:51 PM Deborah Millington <djm8445 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello, I'm looking for a bit of help please.  I've used GnuCash for many
> years on a laptop which is now struggling to keep going.  I've got a newer
> (second hand) laptop and need to do a one off transfer of my GnuCash files
> to it so I can use it instead in future.  I'm familiar with backing up my
> files, so I know I can locate them on my old laptop.  I've also installed
> GnuCash on my new laptop.  Here are the things I need help with:
> (a) I should be able to copy my data files to my new laptop and open them
> using GnuCash.  However, I'm sure I've seen something saying that there are
> lots of other settings/config which aren't transferred this way.  Can you
> tell me what these are & how I update them on the new laptop to match what
> is one the old one please?
> (b) In doing the installation, I've discovered that I have been using an
> old version of GnuCash.  Is it worth me backing up my current data file on
> the old version, then installing the new version on the old laptop &
> updating the data file before transferring it, or if I just put the data in
> its existing format onto the new computer will it open the old version data
> in the new version of software OK & allow me to save the data against the
> new software version?
> (c) What do I need to do to ensure I get notifications of future updates?
>
> I have checked the help as much as I can before posting this.  I've seen a
> few related posts, but nothing which has specifically addressed all aspects
> of my query.  All help appreciated.  Thank you.
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