[GNC] computer change and backup

[Jim DeLaHunt]

Hello, propwins:

On 2025-09-06 08:59, propwins at gmail.com wrote:
> I work on a win laptop and desktop. I would like to move my accounting info
> between the two. which file should i copy, where is it located ...
You are not the first to ask this question. The answer is in the FAQ:
<https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Q:_I_just_got_a_new_computer._What_should_I_copy_over_from_my_old_one.3F> 


Just to be clear: this is for moving your accounting info from one 
computer, to another computer, and using it only on the other computer 
going forward. If what you really want to do is to use the accounting 
info on either computer interchangeably, then read the 
<https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Multiple_Computers.2C_Users.2C_...> 
section of the FAQ.

> …and should i expect any problems?

The cynic in me says that you should always expect problems. That way, 
if none occur, you will be disappointed to be wrong, but joyful to have 
no problems.

But my impression from my own moves of accounting info, and from 
listening to the questions on this list, is that people move their 
accounting info between computers all the time. If one follows the 
instructions, and copies over all the parts of GnuCash data, then it 
works just fine.

Best regards,
       —Jim DeLaHunt