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I am curious as to what I should backup if I want to reinstall MP? I know I can backup the skin folder but what else is crucial for retaining my config?
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Batfink
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Batfink
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Thumbs\database folders are the two i tend to retain, unless a clean install is required by the particular install, then its only the thumbs folder.
Skin folder i would not copy completely back, only the skin folders needed, ie Aeon Wide, xface etc.
Skin folder i would not copy completely back, only the skin folders needed, ie Aeon Wide, xface etc.
That can be the most corrupted xml, it has caused so many problems in the past, would not even consider it, sorry do not to mean to sound harsh, its just a fact.
Besides it only takes 10 minutes to tick all the right boxes, and you have a nice new clean one
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If you're having a clean out then certainly I'd agree, personally I've never (crosses fingers, touches wood) had a problem restoring it previously (not that I can remember anyway ), it may only take 10 mins and in fact I'm in the middle of doing it right now as I've just re-installed the laptop, but I'm bored already!
Perhaps a better suggestion is to backup mediaportal.xml, but not restore it, you've then got it as a reference if you think you've forgotten to do something.
), it may only take 10 mins and in fact I'm in the middle of doing it right now as I've just re-installed the laptop, but I'm bored already! Perhaps a better suggestion is to backup mediaportal.xml, but not restore it, you've then got it as a reference if you think you've forgotten to do something.
Reading, not writing is a different thing, seriously do a search on mediaportal.xml, especially for the people who still use the infernal TV engine (play on words ), it used to be a nightmare, must admit, nowadays only getting a couple a week, 12-18 months ago, it was every couple of posts , but it still haunts my memory.
), it used to be a nightmare, must admit, nowadays only getting a couple a week, 12-18 months ago, it was every couple of posts , but it still haunts my memory.Users who are viewing this thread
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