[GNC] .gnucash files - Issues Moving to Linux from Windows ?

[David Carlson]

Fran,

If you have memorized reports or favorite window placement settings or
certain other features that are not saved in your data file then you need
to copy your gnucash user settings separately to the new computer.  See
https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Q:_I_just_got_a_new_computer._What_should_I_copy_over_from_my_old_one.3F
for a start, and if you have additional questions, we are here.




On Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM dewaj <dewaj at garlic.com> wrote:

> On Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:51:35 +0000 (UTC)
> Fran_3 via gnucash-user <gnucash-user at gnucash.org> wrote:
>
> > I'm moving to go from Windows to Linux Mint... if gnuCash will open
> > my ".gnucash" file. The Questions:
> > 1 - Will the "mystuff.gnucash" file open and work without issues
> > after I move from Windows to Linux Mint? 2 - Or can I expect some
> > issues? thanks for any help.
> >
>
> I have done this. The last time was successful without problems, IIRC.
>
> That said, I would highly recommend first exporting accounts and
> transactions separately to csv, in case something goes awry with
> the native gnucash files, and then copying all that as well as the
> entire gnucash directory to a usb stick or cd/dvd.
>
> Ensure the files are usable in Mint before deleting from the windows
> machine.
>
> Best to leave nothing to chance. Just in case Chance is in a bad mood
> again.
>
> --
> jd
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David Carlson