Copy Sql Navigator Connections to a new pc

You can copy folder "%APPDATA%\Quest Software\SQL Navigator x.x.x" (for instance "C:\Documents and Settings\vliu\Application Data\Quest Software\SQL Navigator 6.0.0") to the same location in your new PC. Then export registry folder "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Quest Software\SQL Navigator x.x.x" and import it into your new PC as well. After they are done, start SQLNav in your new PC. It should have all the stored settings including connection details.

Please be aware that this action will overwrite the settings in your new PC. You should backup the folder and registry folder in your new PC before performing this action.

 

 

 

https://support.quest.com/sql-navigator-for-oracle/kb/48370/how-to-backup-transfer-restore-the-sql-navigator-user-settings-profile-what-if-cancel-was-hit-

 

 

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Follow the steps below to enable you transfer your user profile settings:

1. Close all SQL Navigator applications.

2. From the Windows Start menu, go to All Programs | Quest Software | SQL Navigator 6.x.

3. Open "Profile Manager” - this is a small utility outside the application itself.

4. Click "Backup User Profile”.

5. Follow all the self-explanatory steps.

You can then take this Backup file and use the "Restore User Profile” option of the "Profile Manager” on the computer where you want to restore the backup

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