Greetings! I have a question about back up of the program.

[Bob A.]

I was so glad to find out about this software. I have logos and have spent more than I wanted for what amounts to a ton of bloatware (filler books, etc) and a heavy emphasis on a view of salvation that I do not believe is correct. (no offense to anyone). Anyway, SwordSearcher is amazing. I am only scratching the surface on learning it's features, but already by buying the deluxe version I have had fruitful Bible study. Now the only reason I will be using Logos is for my John Phillips commentary set that I purchased. If only I could bring them over to SwordSearcher lol.

Well, the reason I posted was to say HI and to ask how to back up the program, modules, notes, layout, etc If my PC crashes, I would like to be able to restore everything and I especially do not want to lose the notes, etc that I will be adding to it.

I did read the manual and looked around the forum, but I did not find the subject or instructions on how to do this. I have cognitive issues (4 concussions over my life). Can someone please give me easy to understand instructions for this, please? I would really appreciate it.

Happy Resurrection Day and God bless you.

-Bob

OH, and can SS be run off a thumbdrive so that when I go to my parents to help with my ailing father, I can plug it into their computer to study with all my notes, etc?

 

[Brandon Staggs]

You should save the setup files (assuming you buy it as a download and not a DVD) so that you can re-install in the future. But that isn't a problem; please see:

SwordSearcher Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

www.swordsearcher.com

Your user-created content is stored in your user Documents folder. If you have backup software, it would usually include that location by default.

Creating Your Own Books and Commentaries > User Module Storage and Sharing

User module files are stored in your Windows documents folder. The exact name of this folder depends on your Windows configuration, but is usually Documents\SwordSearcher User...

www.swordsearcher.com

 

[Brandon Staggs]

OH, and can SS be run off a thumbdrive so that when I go to my parents to help with my ailing father, I can plug it into their computer to study with all my notes, etc?

No, there is no supported way to do that. It needs to be installed.

 

[Johnny NL]

Here is a little "moment of panic".... a "déjà vue" moment.....

Panic, Panic, Panic....

Lol... I just re-settled my PC, and re-load SS5, with my licensed serial #, and now trying to load SS 8.2.1, and asked me , my serial number, which I provided (SS5 #) , and it does not work. It tells me that the serial # is not valid....:( What can I do please. ??? (Also I tried my email link to...

forums.swordsearcher.com

Backup, Backup, Backup, on at least 2x different hardware, which one of them should be Fire Proof !
I am a GREAT promoter of BACKUPS !!!!
Am I not Sir?
Lolll.
Be Blessed.

 

[Bob A.]

Thank you for your answers.
Johnny NL, I will read that thread.
Thanks