tag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:/discussions/general-questions/90791-transfer-moneydance-to-a-new-computerInfinite Kind: Discussion 2021-08-21T21:27:48Ztag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-02T09:33:25Z2019-10-02T09:33:25ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>Hi Danny,<br>
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.</p>
<p>Moneydance 2015 offers the ability to manually export a backup to a location of your choosing (external hard drive, thumb drive, etc.) as outlined in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/archive-moneydance-2014-and-2015/opening-a-manually-exported-backup-in-moneydance-2014">this article</a> in the <em>Knowledge Base</em>.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have further questions or need any assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-02T13:25:00Z2019-10-02T13:25:02ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>The linked article in this response is helpful, but...it refers to a newer article, which I believe I'll need since I'm moving from 2017.10 to 2019.3. But the referred-to-article link yields a "page not found" error. I've found many of these links to "page not found" in the last 2 days and am struggling to find comparable/recent articles.</p></div>KellyWtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-02T17:00:32Z2019-10-02T17:00:32ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>Hi Kelly,<br>
Thank you for contacting Moneydance support.</p>
<p>Since Moneydance 2017 and 2019 use the same file format, in your case the matter is different.</p>
<p>Please can you confirm, are you simply upgrading from 2017 to 2019 or will you be moving your data set to a different machine?</p>
<p>I recommend creating a backup before proceeding with the upgrade.</p>
<p>Moneydance creates automatic backup files. A backup file will be created each time you close your file until the set number exist, then each file will be updated in turn.<br>
If these files are stored in the default location, they're accessible from Moneydance via Help --> Show Backup Folder.</p>
<p>To amend the backup file settings, choose Moneydance --> Preferences, then select the 'Backups' tab, as outlined in <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/kb/customizing-and-preferences/backups">this article</a>.In this window you can amend the backup location, and choose the maximum number of backups to be stored.</p>
<p>You could amend the backup location, so the automatic backup files are sent elsewhere. For example, you could choose an external drive, or a shared folder location like Dropbox. This will ensure your data is accessible from another system, even if you were to encounter complete computer failure.</p>
<p>You can also create manual backup files whenever you want, and store these files anywhere. To create a manual backup file, choose File --> Export Backup. This will create a .moneydancearchive backup file - the same format as the auto backup files.</p>
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<p>Moneydance 2019.3 (1880) is available for download <a href="https://infinitekind.com/download-moneydance-personal-finance-software">at this page</a>. If Moneydance 2017 was previously installed, your new version will register automatically.</p>
<p>When the format of the backup files contains a <em>.moneydancearchive</em> file extension,<br>
you can restore these files into Moneydance, by double clicking them.<br>
Alternatively, choose File --> Restore from Backup (or 'Import New Account Set' from the Welcome window). Then navigate to and select the backup file.</p>
<p>When you restore data from a backup file, a new data file will be created for use going forward. If the restored data file is in the default location, it's accessible from Moneydance via Help --> Show Documents Folder.<br>
Any data files stored here are accessible from the program by choosing File --> Open. Any files you've created or restored will be listed here.</p>
<p>I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have further questions or need any assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-02T23:28:29Z2021-08-21T21:27:48ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>Thank you Maddy, It worked!</p></div>danny1hotag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-03T09:05:47Z2019-10-03T09:05:47ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>You are welcome, Danny ! I'm very pleased to hear that.<br>
Please, do not hesitate to contact us again, if you need further assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddytag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-06T20:57:35Z2019-10-06T20:57:36ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>Hi Maddy -<br>
With regard to: are you simply upgrading from 2017 to 2019 or will you be moving your data set to a different machine?<br>
The answer is: Both. Moving to a new computer <em>because</em> the old computer OS is not compatible with MD 2019.</p>
<p>Your advice to use the <em>.moneydancearchive</em> file via Dropbox did the trick, thank you.</p>
<p>Now I have a new question but will start a new thread since it's a different topic (RE: Security Prices...the restoration of which was the primary driver for upgrading to MD 2019...and thus purchasing a new computer)</p></div>KellyWtag:infinitekind.tenderapp.com,2009-01-14:Comment/476822472019-10-07T08:19:05Z2019-10-07T08:19:05ZTransfer Moneydance to a new computer<div><p>Hi Kelly,</p>
<p>I responded to your other thread <a href="https://infinitekind.tenderapp.com/discussions/problems/56696-security-prices-not-updating">here</a> and I'm glad to see that the information useful. for you.</p>
<p>I'll close this discussion for now, but do not hesitate to contact us again, if you need further assistance.</p>
<p>--<br>
Maddy, Infinite Kind Support</p></div>Maddy