Before starting, it is recommended to backup the database (see [[How to Backup User Data]]).
The '''first step''' is to '''copy the files''' themselves:
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': For example, new location of the "Studies" folder is "E:\new_location\Studies".</div>
==Log filesFiles==There is no need to backup your logs unless the file contain contains information regarding an issue (see [[MultiCharts Logs]]).
To change the logs folder location:
# Click '''Windows Start''' buttonRun MultiCharts.# Select RunIn the Main Menu go to File.# Type '''regedit'''Select Preferences.# Press '''Enter'''Click Directories tab and change Logs path to the new one.<div style="background-color: # Find the E3FBE5;">'''BugSlayer\Log DirectoryNote''' in '''HKEY_CURRENT_USER: For example, new location of the "Logs" folder is "E:\Softwarenew_location\TS Support\BugSlayer''' # Change the path to logs folder locationLogs".</div>