<![CDATA[Copying settings and files from old PC]]>My computer's motherboard malfunctioned so I had to buy a new one. I don't have backups from my old computer, but I have all the files on the HDD. Is there a way for me to copy everything over to my new installation?

Thanks

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/57369/copying-settings-and-files-from-old-pcRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 09:34:03 GMTWed, 24 Aug 2022 01:44:37 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:49:24 GMT]]>@waels You can backup the extensions folder and install the extensions you want from there.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288184https://forums.opera.com/post/288184Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:49:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:19:04 GMT]]>@leocg Yes. Sorry. I meant extensions.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288180https://forums.opera.com/post/288180Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:19:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:01:38 GMT]]>@waels What do you call plugins? Extensions?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288178https://forums.opera.com/post/288178Fri, 26 Aug 2022 02:01:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:40:55 GMT]]>@leocg One more question. What about plugins? It would be nice if I can copy them or if an install is required i need to know the name so I can download

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288174https://forums.opera.com/post/288174Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:40:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:57:05 GMT]]>@waels They are part of bookmarks.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288096https://forums.opera.com/post/288096Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:57:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:08:35 GMT]]>@leocg Thanks for the info. I was able to copy the favorites and history. Is there a way to copy the shortcuts on the main screen? The speed dial or whatever they are called. I tried to copy many files, but didn't get those. If you think of any other customizations that can be copied please let me know.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288090https://forums.opera.com/post/288090Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:08:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:44:50 GMT]]>@waels They are in Opera's profile directory, which is usually %appdata%\Opera Software\Opera Stable

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288033https://forums.opera.com/post/288033Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:44:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:02:10 GMT]]>@sgunhouse That is fine. Actually all I care about are favorites and history. I wouldn't expect cookies and passwords to be saved. That would be scary 🙂

Can you tell me where to find these?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288031https://forums.opera.com/post/288031Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:02:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Copying settings and files from old PC on Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:46:13 GMT]]>@waels The encrypted files like logins and cookies can't be copied, as the encryption depends on your system account (being a different system it will be a different account). Bookmarks (which are not encrypted) should be fine. - the file name is Favorites. Setting and History and sessions - not certain which might be encrypted.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/288030https://forums.opera.com/post/288030Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:46:13 GMT