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Title: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mo_uk on February 13, 2007, 03:27:18 PM

In simple terms please.  I do not want to restart the scenario's etc.  I have Zoo tycoon 2, all upgrades except the dino one.

Thanks

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mikaboshi on February 13, 2007, 03:36:04 PM

Copy the folder located at C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR NAME\Application Data\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2\ (it will be default profile if you didn't make a profile name)

Copy this folder, put it on a CD, an external harddrive, a USB drive, or other storage device, and then on the new computer put the file back in this exact location.

Tada!

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: csleesburg on February 13, 2007, 03:46:55 PM

Very simple. First, take all your Saved Games AND your Saved Profile from C:\Documents and Settings\NAMEGOESHERE\Application Data\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2\Default Profile. Also if anyone else saves to your computer, save all those, too.

Then, make sure you COPY and PASTE all your downloaded items. Burn those items onto seperate CDs.

Go to your new computer and install the games as if new, starting with ZT2, then ES, then AA, then MM (in that order). Then replace the saved Profile with the one you saved to the CD. Then put your saved downloads directly into C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2.

Make sure you use MM to 'start' your game.

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mo_uk on February 14, 2007, 03:17:27 AM

Thank you.  I have tried those suggestions and it just doesnt work.  I have Windows xp media centre, I wonder if that makes a difference.  I have looked on new computer for
"C:\Documents and Settings\NAMEGOESHERE\Application Data"  and it doesn't exist.  

I have put copied files x 2 into
 "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Zoo Tycoon 2."

One copied file is called default and the other my user name.

I have restarted the computer, made sure I have the same user name and still no joy.


 :crying:

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: Penguino on February 14, 2007, 03:26:38 AM

Hmm... XP Media Center is known to have problems with compatibility.

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mo_uk on February 14, 2007, 04:20:42 AM

Oh No, I do hope not, I will be upgrading to Vista when the upgrade arrives.  I will try playing the game and see how I get on.

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mo_uk on February 14, 2007, 08:06:41 AM

Well I have just completed one scenario, so thats only ................. to go!  

The game played really well, graphics were amazing.  Its the scenario with the Tapirs (?sp) in the conservation area.  I had this raised up as I had flattened the ground round it and had a raised viewing platform with fence.

Trouble is I kept finding guests in that area with them, even the zoo keeper couldn't get in, is this a bug?

Really pleased it works, now if only I could move the saved files so they worked!

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: ShenTirag on February 14, 2007, 08:33:53 AM

When looking for C:\Documents and Settings\NAMEGOESHERE\Application Data - did you make sure hidden files and folders were turned on so you can see them? :)  I'm not sure about media centre, but for XP the setting is found in Control Panel, Folder Options (or Appearence and Themes THEN Folder Options), click on the  View Tab, then make sure Show Hidden Files and Folders is selected. :)

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: mo_uk on February 14, 2007, 09:22:44 AM

Fantastic, thank you, yes the files were hidden, so have now transferred data and all is well.

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: ShenTirag on February 14, 2007, 09:25:07 AM

Hooray! :)

Title: Re: How do I transfer my files to a new computer?
Post by: Yellowrose on February 18, 2007, 04:43:19 PM

I am very glad this has helped you. I will lock this topic now so thers can also make use of the valuable information you have recieved so they to can  move things to another computer.