Moving RetailBasics to a new computer is done in a few easy steps.
Let's take you through it.
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1. Create a backup of your shopfront
Go to the Admin module.
Go to the the File menu and choose Backup.
Click Save. If RetailBasics is installed in its default location, the default location for your backup files is C:/RetailBasics/Backup. See our example below.
Copy the backup file to a portable storage device, like a USB stick. For instructions on copying files, see your Windows help.
If you're moving RetailBasics to a different computer, you'll need to copy the backup file to a removable storage device, like a USB stick, CD, or DVD.
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2. Install RetailBasics on the new computer
RetailBasics can now be installed on the new or upgraded computer. This can be done by using the RetailBasics CD and choosing the option to Install. Once the install process has started, follow the prompts accordingly and the program should now be reinstalled on the new/upgraded computer.
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3. Move your data to the new computer
If you copied Copy the backup file from the old computer onto a removable portable storage device , copy this file onto the new computer.
Rename the backup file.
Right-click the backup file and choose Rename.
Change the .RB in the file name to .ZIP. For example, if the file is named RB0712121.RB change it to RB0712121.ZIP.
Right-click the renamed file and choose Extract All. You'll be prompted to specify where you want to extract the files.
Click Browse and select the C:/RetailBasics/ location to extract the contents of the ZIP file.
