Where are Excel preferences kept?

[MigrantFirmWorker]

I have customized toolbars/icons and am now moving to a different computer. How do I transfer the customizations?

Chris

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[SWComposites]

It is in a .xlb file. With Win2k and Excel2000, mine is in C:\Documents and Settings\"username"\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\Excel.xlb

Just copy this file to the same location on the new computer after you install Excel.

 

[MigrantFirmWorker]

thanx.

Chris

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[MigrantFirmWorker]

At the risk of being greedy...what about Word, Powerpoint & Outlook?

Chris

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[SWComposites]

Word: C:\Documents and Settings\"username"\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates\Normal.dot

Powerpoint: I'm not sure about this one. Try: C:\Documents and Settings\"username"\Application Data\Microsoft\PowerPoint\ppt.pcb

Outlook: I think all of the settings are stored in your .pst file, but check to see what files are in: C:\Documents and Settings\"username"\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

be sure to copy over your .wab, .pab, .pst and .ost files for Outlook (address books and databases). They could be anywhere so do a search.

Also for Excel your customized charts, etc. are in:C:\Documents and Settings\"username"\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel\XLSTART\Personal.xls

There are probably some setting stored in the blasted Registry also, but these are not easy to move. I think there are some s/w programs available that claim to be able to move all of your settings. Search PCMag or use Google to find reviews.