I am trying to move the settings for Everything to another new computer

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flamboyant_entropy
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I am trying to move the settings for Everything to another new computer

Post by flamboyant_entropy »

void wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:08 pm To backup your settings:
  • In Everything, from the Tools menu, click Import and Export Settings.
  • Select Export settings.
  • Click Next.
  • Click Browse....
  • Select a filename and click Save.
  • Click Export.
  • Click Finish.
Please do this before changing your settings.

Hi there - I do not see the ability to Import/Export settings. I am trying to move the settings for Everything to another new computer I just bought. Thanks for the help.
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Stamimail
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Re: void's Everything settings

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@flamboyant_entropy
You are probably using an older version.
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about:ini
and/or try to find your settings file - Everything.ini

Once you find it, copy/paste it to the new Everything folder, in the new computer.

If you upgrade to the new Everything version, you will find the Export/Import feature.
flamboyant_entropy
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Re: void's Everything settings

Post by flamboyant_entropy »

When I "check for updates" I see have the latest version. Very strange, why isn't that option there for me ..
void
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Re: I am trying to move the settings for Everything to another new computer

Post by void »

Moved from void's Everything settings.



To backup your settings in Everything 1.4:
  • Exit Everything (File -> Exit)
  • Copy the following folder:
    %APPDATA%\Everything
    (this should resolve to: C:\Users\<your-user-name>\AppData\Roaming\Everything )



To restore your settings:
  • Exit Everything (File -> Exit)
  • Restore the following folder:
    %APPDATA%\Everything


The export/import feature will be available in Everything 1.5.
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