Roger S
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Post by Roger S on Feb 21, 2022 4:56:01 GMT
New computer (new)
Old computer (old)
I upgrade pse 2021 on old computer to pse 2022. I did then did a full backup to my external drive (R)
I've installed PSE 2022 on my new computer's c: drive
How do I do a restore from external drive R to my new computer, but to my new computer's D drive.
Also, will this restore all pictures(not just catalog) and can I keep my directory tree (i.e., all photos are in folders labeled with date taken) fir example pictures\2021 12 05
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 21, 2022 5:14:27 GMT
Hi Roger, I'm so glad you started this thread. What a coincidence! I'm in a similar situation as to the drives, restoration, etc. I'm looking into changing PSE 2022 from the C drive to the D drive. I'm sending a PM to michelb, our in-house Organizer guru, bringing your inquiry to his attention. Hang in there! |
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Post by michelb on Feb 21, 2022 8:40:33 GMT
Hi Roger and Sepiana, No problem, the answer is already in the organizer subforum, section resources 'moving organizer catalog' which gives the detailed procedure.
Now that the full backup is available, use the 'restore' command in the new computer. Either choose to restore on original location or if 'on custom location', also choose to restore original folder structure.
The backup and restore is not really a 'move', it's a copy which keeps the original catalog and images folders unchanged. So, it's a very safe solution.
Warning to other users: This is different from installing a new PSE version on the same computer. No need to move image files, you just 'convert' the catalog to the new database format and structure. The problem is slightly different if your images files are already in an external drive.
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Post by michelb on Feb 21, 2022 17:36:52 GMT
The problem is slightly different if your images files are already in an external drive.
Sorry, I had to interrupt my previous post (grandparent duties...) I just meant that if you are keeping your image files on an external drive, it's enough to copy the catalog folder either to the new computer or to the same external drive. If the catalog is already on the same external drive, you just have to be sure that the drive is recognized with the same drive letter on both computers. No backup and restore required, although a backup is always a good idea. Keeping the photo files together with the catalog on an external drive is the usual way to share your library between two computers, and that works the same with upgrading toa new computer. Just remember to deactivate your license on the old computer (menu Help >> sign out).
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 22, 2022 23:49:19 GMT
michelb, Thanks so much for your expert advice! I succeeded in doing a drive-change, in moving Elements from the C drive to the D drive. Everything is working just fine.
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