Transferring HomeBase Data - New Computer

There may be an occasion were you need to transfer your current HomeBase book data file to a new computer. You need to install HomeBase on the new computer prior to copying or transferring the data file.

To transfer your book data:

1. In HomeBase, create a backup file (.bkp) of your book data by going to [File] and selecting [Backup].  The backup will be located at: C:\Program Files\hb2\BACKUP (unless you installed HomeBase in a different directory).
2. Transfer the .bkp file to the second computer, using one of the methods listed below.  Copy it to the C:\Program Files\hb2\BACKUP folder.
3. In HomeBase on the second computer, recover the backup file.

Possible ways to transfer your book data file:

• Copy the hbdata.hbd file to floppy disk or CD, and then import it in the new computer.  This may require archiving the file to reduce its size. (Refer to the Help of the specific archiving software for instructions).
• If the two computers are connected over a network, copy the hbdata.hbd file directly to the new computer over the network. Refer to Windows Help on Sharing a folder or drive with other people.
• If you are planning to have two or more computers networked and using the same HomeBase data file, please contact us for specific instructions on setting up HomeBase on a network.
• For large hbdata.hbd files, use FTP to upload your file to an off-site location.  When the new computer is installed, download the file to the new computer.  Please contact your Internet Service Provider for details about this procedure.
• If the file is small, send an e-mail message to yourself with the file attached.  Receive the e-mail message on the new computer and copy the attachment to correct location.

Note:

• Additional backup and export files that may be important to you are also located on your original computer.

• Backup files at: C:\Program Files\hb2\BACKUP
• Export files at: C:\Program Files\hb2\export