1. How do I backup MahJong Suite data?

2. Can you provide me with instructions on how to transfer MahJong Suite to another computer?

1. How do I backup MahJong Suite data?

To backup all the MahJong Suite data (configuration and statistics) files:

1. Open MahJong Suite, select Tools Menu, Options, Settings tab, Store Folder Settings button and see the Store Folder location.
   
   For example, in Windows XP your Store Folder can be
   C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\MahJong Suite
   
   In Windows Vista or Windows 7 your Store Folder can be C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\MahJong Suite
    
2. Copy all the files from the Store Folder location to an external USB drive by using "Windows Explorer" or by using the Backup Utility included in Windows ("Accessories", "System Tools").

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2. Can you provide me with instructions on how to transfer MahJong Suite to another computer?

To install MahJong Suite on another computer, together with all the configuration and statistics files, follow the steps below:

1. Install MahJong Suite on the new computer by running the standard installation file: mahjongsuite2020-v17-setup.exe. You can download it by clicking here:
   https://www.mahjongsuite.com/download.htm
    
2. Old computer: open MahJong Suite, select Tools Menu, Options, Settings tab, Store Folder Settings button and read the Store Folder location.
   
   For example, in Windows XP your Store Folder can be
   C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\MahJong Suite
   
   In Windows Vista or Windows 7 or Windows 8 your Store Folder can be C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\MahJong Suite
   
   Copy all the files from the Store Folder of the old computer to an external USB drive by using "Windows Explorer" or by using the Backup Utility included in Windows ("Accessories", "System Tools").
   
   New computer: open MahJong Suite, select Tools Menu, Options, Settings tab, Store Folder Settings button and read the Store Folder location.
   
   Copy all the files from the old computer to the Store Folder of the new computer.
   
   Example:
   Old computer with Windows XP.
   Copy on an external USB drive all the files from the folder:
   C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\MahJong Suite
   
   New computer with Windows Vista or Windows 7.
   Copy all the files of the old computer, to the following folder of the new computer:
   C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\MahJong Suite

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Notes:

1. Replace "<username>" with your Windows User Name, example:
   C:\Documents and Settings\Mary\Application Data
   C:\Users\Paul\Appdata\Roaming\MahJong Suite
    
2. If you are using Windows XP and you can't see the folder:
   C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data
    
   • open "Windows Explorer", click on Tools menu,
   • click on Folders Options,
   • click on View tab,
   • select "Show hidden files and folders"
   • and click OK button.
      
3. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 and you can't see the folder:
   C:\Users\<username>\Appdata

• open "Windows Explorer", click on Organize button,
• click on Folders and Search Options,
• click on View tab,
• select "Show hidden files and folders"
• and click OK button.

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