Moving CuteFTP to a Different Computer
You have two options for moving CuteFTP to a new computer:
OPTION 1 (If the old computer is no longer running or available to you, or if you do not need the existing Site Manager data):
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Download the software from this page: http://www.globalscape.com/support/reg.asp
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Install CuteFTP on the new computer and activate it using your existing serial number.
OPTION 2 (If the old computer is still available to you and you need access to the existing Site Manager data):
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On the old computer:
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Launch CuteFTP. If you do not already have your serial number available, on the main menu, click Help > About CuteFTP. Record your serial number so that you can use it on the new computer.
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On the main menu, click Help >Backup registration & personal data. The Backup Registration Location dialog box appears.
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Click Browse. Select a drive with portable media (e.g., a USB drive) or network location in which to save the data, then click OK. A backup successful message appears when completed.
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If you are transferring the license to the new computer, remove the software from the old computer using Windows Add or Remove Programs.
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On the new computer:
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Download the software from this page: http://www.globalscape.com/support/reg.asp
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Install CuteFTP on the new computer and activate it with the serial number that you recorded in step 1 in the previous procedure.
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Insert the media on which your backup was saved or make sure you have access to the network location in step 2 in the previous procedure.
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Launch CuteFTP.
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On the main menu, click Tools > Site Manager >Import FTP Sites, and follow the instructions. For detailed instructions about how to import your Site Manager data, refer to Importing FTP Sites.
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The Sites in the Site Manager are stored in a file called sm.dat. The location in which sm.dat is 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\
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Windows 7: C:\Users\USERNAME\Application Data\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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Open Windows Explorer.
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In Windows 7, click Organize > Folder and search options; in Windows XP, click Tools > Folder Options.
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Click the View tab, then select Show hidden files and folders.