CARCare
Title: HOW TO:
Move CARCare to a New PC
Background:
If you have been using CARCare on one PC and
want to place it to a new PC,
you will need to install CARCare on your new PC, and then copy your prior
database file ("CARCare.db") to your new PC. This will enable
you to continue using your prior data. The instructions below assume you
are using the default database filename ("CARCare.db"), and default
folder location.
Ensure that you have already installed the latest release of CARCare onto your new PC. Do not
start CARCare on your new PC.
Do Not
try to copy the CARCare software from your prior PC to your new PC. Doing
so will create problems. You
will need to Install it using the download link on the Download page of
the CARCareSoftware.com Website.
NOTE: If your database
file is stored on a file server, simply install CARCare on your new PC, and then
use the File
| Database |
Open... menu function to open your database file on your
server. You may skip the remainder of this document.
On Your PRIOR PC:
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Start CARCare.
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Click Help | About... and note your 16-Digit
Registration Key.
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Click OK and
then close CARCare.
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Insert a USB drive.
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Start Windows File Explorer.
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Copy your database file
(CARCare.db) from the
C:\Users\Public\CARCare folder, to your USB Drive.
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Eject your USB Drive.
On Your NEW PC:
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Insert your
USB Drive.
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Start Windows
File Explorer.
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Copy your database file from
your USB drive, into the
C:\Users\Public\CARCare folder. You will be replacing the 'sample'
database file that's already there.
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Start CARCare.
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Enter your name and your 16-Digit
Registration Key.
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Click OK.
You should now see
the data from your prior PC.
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