Backing Up MP Settings (1 Viewer)

jellybeard999

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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

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    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\
     

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