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windows:chrome_migration [2023/12/02 03:08] – created michaelbromilowwindows:chrome_migration [2023/12/02 03:14] (current) – add directory clarificaiton michaelbromilow
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   - Copy ''%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data'' to the new computer   - Copy ''%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data'' to the new computer
   - Export ''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs'' using regedit   - Export ''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs'' using regedit
 +  - Delete this key on the new PC and run the file to apply it
  
 You can stop here but only bookmarks and some other stuff will be transferred (untested) You can stop here but only bookmarks and some other stuff will be transferred (untested)
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   - Enable "Show hidden files [...]" **and disable "Hide protected operating system files"** in Windows Explorer if not already done   - Enable "Show hidden files [...]" **and disable "Hide protected operating system files"** in Windows Explorer if not already done
-  - Copy the SID folder to the new PC (folder called "S-1-5-[...]")+  - Copy the SID folder from ''%AppData%\Microsoft\Protect\'' to the new PC (folder called "S-1-5-21-[...]")
   - Download {{ :windows:dpapi_migration.reg |}} and edit <SID> and <username> to match the old PC account, then apply it.   - Download {{ :windows:dpapi_migration.reg |}} and edit <SID> and <username> to match the old PC account, then apply it.
   - Run ''dpapimig.exe'' in cmd/powershell and enter old password if required.   - Run ''dpapimig.exe'' in cmd/powershell and enter old password if required.
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