Note: This is an advanced operation for experienced computer users. Please feel free to contact HomeGauge Support.
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Email: support@homegauge.com
Change the Data Directory location to move your HomeGauge data to a different location on your computer. This would include your reports, templates, invoice, contacts list, and other data.
Check the Current Data Directory Location
- With HomeGauge software open, click Options > Advanced Folder Option.
- HomeGauge will prompt you to close the current report. Click Yes.
- Read the Current Data Directory, which is usually C:\Users\[Windows Account Name]\Documents\HomeGauge
Change the Data Directory Location
- Close HomeGauge and open File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location of the HomeGauge folder (usually the Documents folder).
- Right-click the HomeGauge folder and choose Copy.
Note: We recommend Copy over Cut because if something goes wrong, the original files are still in the original location. - Navigate to the location you would like to paste the HomeGauge folder.
- Right click empty space in the window and choose Paste.
- Run HomeGauge. You may need to right-click the icon and choose Run as Administrator.
- With HomeGauge software open, click Options > Advanced Folder Option.
- Click Change Data Directory to open the Select Folder window.
- Navigate to the new HomeGauge folder location.
- Click the HomeGauge folder to highlight it blue.
- Click OK at the bottom.
- HomeGauge will open a warning Window. Type YES in the box and click OK to proceed.
- Close then re-open HomeGauge software.
- Once you have confirmed that HomeGauge is working like normal, remove the HomeGauge folder in the original Data Directory location.
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