Backing Up Registration Information
CuteFTP can back up your CuteFTP data and save the backup file in any directory you specify. It is a good idea to back up this data in case you need to restore your setup. This is not the same thing as exporting your Site Manager data. Exporting your Sites only exports the information necessary to re-create them in Site Manager. When you back up your CuteFTP data, the following information is saved:
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Instructions for restoring your registration (using key.reg)
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Instructions for restoring your Site Manager configuration (using sm.dat)
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Your registration number (This same information is saved in the backup file serial.txt.)
To back up your CuteFTP data
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On the main menu, click Help > Backup Personal & Registration Data.
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Specify the location to save your backup data. CuteFTP creates backup files in the location you specify.
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You are prompted to print out your registration information. If you click Yes, the text file appears and attempts to print on your default printer.
The location in which CuteFTP's data files are stored depends on your version of Windows:
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Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Globalscape\CuteFTP\<VERSION>\SM.DAT
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Windows Vista: C:\ProgramData\Globalscape\CuteFTP\<VERSION>\SM.DAT
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Windows 7: C:\Users\USERNAME\Application Data\Roaming\Globalscape\CuteFTP\<VERSION>\SM.DAT
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Windows 2008: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Globalscape\CuteFTP\<VERSION>\SM.DAT
If you can't see the SM.DAT file, you may need to show hidden files and folders:
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In Windows Explorer, click Organize > Folder and search options.
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Click the View tab, then select the Show hidden files and folders check box, and then click OK to close the dialog boxes. (You should leave the Hide protected operating system files check box selected so that you don't accidentally delete or move operating system files.)