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How can I move my MACROS from my old PC to my new PC?

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Symptom
  • When I install Connexion Client on my new PC I can't find my MACROS from my old PC. 
Applies to
  • All MACROS but if you have other special MACRO books you will need to copy over all MACRO files. 
Resolution

Follow these steps:

  1. Log into Windows on your old PC. 
  2. Navigate to path where the MACRO Books are stored C:\Program Files (x86)\OCLC\Connexion\Program.
    • You can copy the path and paste in start menu or File Explorer
  3. Right click on the MACROS folder to copy the folder and all its contents.
  4. Paste the MACROS folder to either a portable drive or a shared drive.
  5. Turn on the PC with the newly installed Connexion Client and log into windows.
  6. Copy the MACROS folder from the portable drive or shared drive.
  7. On the new PC, navigate to the path C:\Program Files (x86)\OCLC\Connexion\Program and then paste the whole MACROS folder into the Program file, replacing the current one.
    • You can copy the path and paste in start menu or File Explorer
  8. Now start up Connexion Client.
  9. Try to apply or check your MACROS list and see if your MACROS have been copied over. 
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