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3.4. How can I move my database from one computer to another?

Q:  How can I move my database from one computer to another?

A:  The easiest and safest way to move your database would be to make a backup of it in EstiMate, and then restore that backup into a new install of EstiMate.  That assumes though that you are just switching EstiMate from one computer to another.  If you actually need to move the database to new location on your computer or network you can do that as well.

By default the EstiMate database is located at C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\EstiMate\Data on the computer EstiMate is installed on.

If you use the EstiMate Multi-User Server then the database will be located a C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\EstiMate\Multi-User Data on the computer that the Multi-User Server is installed on.

If you are using Windows Vista then your EstiMate and Multi-User database will be located at C:\ProgramData\EstiMate\Data, and C:\ProgramData\EstiMate\Multi-User Data respectively.

If you need to move your database you should make a copy of the whole folder (right click on the "Data" folder and select copy).  Next navigate to the new location where you would like the database stored and paste the folder there.  If you need to move it to a new computer and don't have a network then you will want to copy and paste it onto some sort of removable media like a flash drive.  You can then carry the flash drive to the new computer