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Old 04-19-2023, 10:56 PM   #1
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Is there a way to backup my settings/configuration?
I do NOT mean the books, I keep those on Dropbox

If I want to set my library up on a new computer, how can I back up my custom settings, custom search and replace regex's, plugins, etc.
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Old 04-19-2023, 11:24 PM   #2
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You might want to try calibre's builtin import/export tool under the library icon but that will also backup your library.

As for keeping your library in Dropbox? Do us all a favour and don't come back here and complain when your library gets corrupted. I've gotten tired of linking to: I am getting errors with my calibre library on a networked drive/NAS?.
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Old 04-19-2023, 11:24 PM   #3
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Copy the configuration folder (on a Windows computer, it's usually located in User/AppData/Roaming and is named calibre - copy the entire folder) and paste to the same location on your new computer.
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Dropbox is file sharing between people and/or devices. Not a real backup solution.
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Old 04-20-2023, 11:32 AM   #5
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In Calibre, "Preferences->Miscellaneous->Open configuration folder" will show you the folder with your config settings.
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Old 04-20-2023, 11:47 AM   #6
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https://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq...backup-calibre
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Old 04-21-2023, 11:02 PM   #7
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Dropbox is file sharing between people and/or devices. Not a real backup solution.
Yep, people confuse this all the time. If your not diligent enough to manually backup (like myself), an online solution similar to this is great www.crashplan.com.

I only replied to this thread in case it may help someone else with protecting their data, sorry no help to the OP.

P.S. I tried looking but cannot find the forum rules on what I can post
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You might want to check Posting Guidelines in the FAQs (main link is at the bottom of the page).
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Thanks man it is hidden deep below...
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