Copying settings and files from old PC

[WaelS]

WaelS last edited by

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

[sgunhouse]

sgunhouse Moderator Volunteer @WaelS last edited by

@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.

[WaelS]

WaelS @sgunhouse last edited by

@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?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @WaelS last edited by

@waels They are in Opera's profile directory, which is usually %appdata%\Opera Software\Opera Stable

[WaelS]

WaelS @leocg last edited by

@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.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @WaelS last edited by

@waels They are part of bookmarks.

[WaelS]

WaelS @leocg last edited by

@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

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @WaelS last edited by

@waels What do you call plugins? Extensions?

[WaelS]

WaelS @leocg last edited by

@leocg Yes. Sorry. I meant extensions.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @WaelS last edited by

@waels You can backup the extensions folder and install the extensions you want from there.