Do more on the web, with a fast and secure browser! Download Opera browser with: built-in ad blocker Oldest to Newest Newest to Oldest ? A Former User last edited by Hello everyone If I have the latest version of Opera, and I do a complete re-install of my entire computer, how can I ensure that I'm able to get most or all of my settings, extensions, bookmarks, etc back when I install Opera again? As it happens, I have already installed everything anew, and the only thing I have is a backup of the old computer's App Data and Program Files folders. Simply copying all of those files back into the Opera Stable folder doesn't do the trick. Thanks Samuel Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply If I have the latest version of Opera, and I do a complete re-install of my entire computer, how can I ensure that I'm able to get most or all of my settings, extensions, bookmarks, etc back when I install Opera again? As it happens, I have already installed everything anew, and the only thing I have is a backup of the old computer's App Data and Program Files folders. Simply copying all of those files back into the Opera Stable folder doesn't do the trick. leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by how can I ensure that I'm able to get most or all of my settings, extensions, bookmarks, etc back when I install Opera again? Backup Opera's profile folder. If you want to backup just something specific, take a look here Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply how can I ensure that I'm able to get most or all of my settings, extensions, bookmarks, etc back when I install Opera again? Backup Opera's profile folder. If you want to backup just something specific, take a look here leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by As it happens, I have already installed everything anew, and the only thing I have is a backup of the old computer's App Data and Program Files folders. Simply copying all of those files back into the Opera Stable folder doesn't do the trick. Under users/username/appdata/roaming/ (may be different depending on Windows version) you may find one or more Opera folders. Copying its data should have brought your data. Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply As it happens, I have already installed everything anew, and the only thing I have is a backup of the old computer's App Data and Program Files folders. Simply copying all of those files back into the Opera Stable folder doesn't do the trick. Under users/username/appdata/roaming/ (may be different depending on Windows version) you may find one or more Opera folders. Copying its data should have brought your data.

? A Former User last edited by Well, I think I'll need a little more help. I backed up this: "C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable" from the previous computer, and on the current computer I copy/paste all of those files into this computer's "C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable" folder. However, when I then start Opera, it tells me "Your preferences files are corrupt or invalid. Opera is unable to recover your settings." Perhaps the fact that I used have Windows 10 and now have Windows 8.1 have something to do with it...? The most important things to get back would be my bookmarks (even if in non-Opera format) and to be able to see a list of my extensions (so that I can download and install them again). However, the actual names of the extensions are not mentioned in e.g. the Extensions folder (just random-looking numbered folders). Samuel Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply Well, I think I'll need a little more help. I backed up this: "C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable" from the previous computer, and on the current computer I copy/paste all of those files into this computer's "C:\Users\MyName\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable" folder. However, when I then start Opera, it tells me "Your preferences files are corrupt or invalid. Opera is unable to recover your settings." Perhaps the fact that I used have Windows 10 and now have Windows 8.1 have something to do with it...? The most important things to get back would be my bookmarks (even if in non-Opera format) and to be able to see a list of my extensions (so that I can download and install them again). However, the actual names of the extensions are not mentioned in e.g. the Extensions folder (just random-looking numbered folders). L lando242 last edited by Don't just past over the old folder with your backup. Delete that folder and paste the backup folder in its place. Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply Don't just past over the old folder with your backup. Delete that folder and paste the backup folder in its place. leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by Perhaps the fact that I used have Windows 10 and now have Windows 8.1 have something to do with it...? I guess this is a possibility. Or maybe your backup got corrupted somehow. Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply Perhaps the fact that I used have Windows 10 and now have Windows 8.1 have something to do with it...? I guess this is a possibility. Or maybe your backup got corrupted somehow. T tomhuckstep last edited by The secret it to delete the C:\Users"Username"\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software folder and copy the new version in C:\Users"Username"\AppData\Roaming\ in its place. That made my Opera 42 on my new computer look and function exactly like my old computer. Reply Quote 0 1 Reply Last reply The secret it to delete the C:\Users"Username"\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software folder and copy the new version in C:\Users"Username"\AppData\Roaming\ in its place. That made my Opera 42 on my new computer look and function exactly like my old computer. First post Last post Go to my next post Looks like your connection to Opera forums was lost, please wait while we try to reconnect.