BK-L Archives

Archiver > BK > 2005-09 > 1127251376


From: Jack Ray <>
Subject: Re: [BK] New Computer
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:22:56 -0400
References: <20050920.133057.8737.528068@webmail30.nyc.untd.com>
In-Reply-To: <20050920.133057.8737.528068@webmail30.nyc.untd.com>


The other thing is to check and make sure the files don't end up "Pead
Only" when coming from the CD
Jack

On 9/20/05, Bob McKinley <> wrote:
> I have done the same. Just remember to edit the BKPath.txt file if necessary. This is easily done from the "open list of databases" on the drop down file tab.
>
> Bob McKinley
>
>
> -- "Norma A. Zanetti" <> wrote:
> Carole,
>
> You can copy all your folders to a CD, install the programs, then copy the
> folders from the CD to the proper locations.
>
> That's the way I backup all my folders. I do not use restore. I just copy
> the folders to a CD. If you use a CD-R the files will probably be read-only
> when copied back to the computer, but you can change the properties easily.
>
> Someone may have a better suggestion, but this is how I would do it.
>
> nz

> >I am getting a new computer and would like to know the easiest way to copy
> >over my BK files to it.
> >
> > I have both BK5 and BK6, and will keep both. Each one has at least 50
> > project folders. It will be a real hassle to backup each folder and
> > restore them individually on the new computer. It would be so much easier
> > to back up both programs to a CD and transfer them from the CD. However, I
> > remember reading on this list that this will not work.
> >
> > So - what is the easiest way to transfer all my BK files?
> >
> > Hey - did I remember to tell y'all that I am getting a new computer?
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Carole
> >
--
Cincinnati Walk to D'Feet ALS - 25 Sept 2005, Winton Woods
Team: Oma's Walkers
http://walk.alsohio.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=1040&JServSessionIdr010=jmn6wt5ol1.app5b

This thread: