Backing Up MP Settings (1 Viewer)

Thread starter jellybeard999
Start date December 12, 2005

jellybeard999

Portal Pro

December 12, 2005

What files contain the setup settings etc ???

I want to back this up to another HDD, as i want to reinstall windows (format etc) but keep the settings

Callifo

Retired Team Member

Premium Supporter

December 12, 2005

You could either just copy the whole directory and put that over your new install or unistall MP and keep whats left.

Main files are
mediaportal.xml
database\

wishywashy

Portal Pro

December 12, 2005

I keep those and the thumbs directory to.

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