[GNC] Trying to convert using GNU_CASH from Windows OS to new MacPro M5OS

[Maf. King]

You're over-complicating, Chris.

see 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

no need to export to CSV.  just copy the main data file across

HTH,
Maf.

On Thursday, 22 January 2026 10:23:30 GMT CJN.... ... wrote:
> 22 January 2026
> 
> Hi Guys
> 
> I’m struggling. Another dumbo in cyberspace!
> 
> I’ve been happily and successfully been using GNU0-CASH since about
> September 2022, on Windows10 OS.
 My booking keeping in post retirement is
> basic - Income (Sources & Amounts, by date) & Expenses. 
> My Windows 10 Laptop is antique now, so acting on advice of all the “expert”
> IT friends, I updated to latest MacPro M5.
 
> I had thought from reading GNU-Cash help manual that the transfer would be
> easy - using the Wizard to copy Account Tree, Transactions, & Active
> Register, using CSV data.
 
> But when I copied these as CSV to the Mac, and opened on the New Mac to
> check what was showing, then noticed only partial data transferred,
> seemingly primarily from year 2024/25, not older or latest data.
 
> So, I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong? -In my attempts to move all records
> since start with GNU in Sept 2024, untilmnnow Jan 2026.
 
> Can anyone enlighten me , to get GNU-Cash running with all my historical
> data , under the Mac OS one the new machine?
 
> Thanks
> Chris
> London
> 
> 
> 
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