# Backup preferences/settings in Dreamweaver? **URL:** \ **Category:** web dev\ **Created:** [July 21, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-preferences-settings-in-dreamweaver/26233 "2003-07-21T06:34:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dirtbikephil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a698b9/32.png) [@dirtbikephil](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dirtbikephil)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-preferences-settings-in-dreamweaver/26233/1 "2003-07-21T06:34:34Z")
Is it possible to save my preferences/settings in Dreamweaver? I’m backing up my computer in preparation for my new one. I know that Fireworks, Illustrator, and Photoshop all have a prefs file, but I’m not sure about Dreamweaver. Please help. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2003, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-preferences-settings-in-dreamweaver/26233/2 "2003-07-22T22:31:09Z")
hey, um if your running win2k or win xp i can help you!!🙂 the folder you need to copy is… C:\Documents and Settings[COLOR=red]Username[/COLOR]\Application Data\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX\Configuration Username = the username you use to log on. To be able to view the application data folder you need to enable viewing of hidden files and folders. You can do this once in windows explorer by… Tools \> Folder Options \> View \> Show hidden files and folders. Hope that helps you, Chris ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/backup-preferences-settings-in-dreamweaver/26233/3 "2003-07-23T00:21:41Z")
thanks a lot.