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I'm changing my OS on my old W7Pro64 desktop and just wanted to ask if I should download a new installation (current SkyTools4Setup.exe dated 9/28/2021). Or should I do a restore to the new OS? The only thing I've got that I would need to re-enter are a couple of locations.

Kenneth Drake
I recommend saving a backup to a USB drive. Open About SkyTools and write down your license, as this can change as you apply upgrades. After the new OS is installed, re-install from the download link, enter your license, and restore the backup.
Thanks Head Dude at Skyhound. I would not have thought of doing it that way. Saves me some trouble and time.

Kenneth Drake
(2024-09-19, 03:35 PM)theskyhound Wrote: [ -> ]I recommend saving a backup to a USB drive. Open About SkyTools and write down your license, as this can change as you apply upgrades. After the new OS is installed, re-install from thedownload link, enter your license, and restore the backup.
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(2024-09-19, 04:06 PM)bigmasterdrago Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Head Dude at Skyhound. I would not have thought of doing it that way. Saves me some trouble and time.

Kenneth Drake

I recommend downloading the latest version of SkyTools 4 and installing it fresh on your new OS. This will give you the cleanest and most stable setup.
(2024-09-19, 12:46 PM)bigmasterdrago Wrote: [ -> ]I'm changing my OS on my old W7Pro64 desktop and just wanted to ask if I should download a new installation (current SkyTools4Setup.exe dated 9/28/2021). Or should I do a restore to the new OS? The only thing I've got that I would need to re-enter are a couple of locations.
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Kenneth Drake

Just finished backing everything up to my USB and grabbed my license info from SkyTools — appreciate the clear steps, Greg. Everything went smooth with the reinstall and restore. Glad I asked first instead of winging it.