Where Does XYplorer Store Settings?
XYplorer stores settings in XYplorer.ini plus a data folder. Installed and portable modes use different base folders.
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XYplorer keeps most options in XYplorer.ini. Tags, catalogs and scripts live beside it in the data folder.
Standard installs place data under roaming AppData. Portable installs keep data inside the program folder so the whole install can move as one unit.
Where XYplorer stores this, by platform
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\XYplorer\XYplorer.ini
<username> is your Windows account name. Data files like catalogs and tags sit beside the ini. Close XYplorer before copying for backup.
<installdir>\Data\XYplorer.ini
<installdir> is the folder containing XYplorer.exe. The Data subfolder holds ini plus catalogs. Ideal for USB use or synced folders.
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell which mode I run?
Open the app and check the path to the ini in the About or config status. If the path points inside the program folder, you run portable mode.
How do I migrate XYplorer to a new PC?
Close the app, copy the full data folder to the same relative spot on the new PC, then launch. Confirm the license and drive letters after the move.
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