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

[John Ralls]

You’ll also want to transfer the state files and any config files, see https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Backup#Related_Files.
There’s no good way that I can think of to move the preferences between operating systems, but there are instructions on that page for deploying them. You can use that to guide you through the Gnucash>Settings dialog to get it back the way you want.

Regards,
John Ralls

> On Jan 22, 2026, at 02:37, Maf. King <maf at chilwell.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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