Farley1967 wrote I have a new computer and wait to restore my back up of Photoshop 6.0. My previous computer c drive was 1 tb. My new laptop: C Drive is 256 SSD and the D Drive is 1 tb. I have moved all data files (Pictures, Documents, Videos, Downloads, ect.) to the data drive. Programs are installed on the C drive. My goal is to keep the C drive as clean as possible. Where should I restore the back up to? I have 191 GB of photos. They are stored on the D drive, I am not sure what the size of the photoshop files will be when restored. Please let me know if you need additional information. Thank you for your assistance. J |
The restore process from your backup restores both the catalog folder and your photo files folders tree. You did need to to move or copy that folder tree yourself; that only results on creating duplicate files or on overwriting the already copied/moved photo files.
It's easier and safer to create a new master folder as the destination on your D: drive.
Your D: drive is big enough.
When you restore to that master folder, you'll get both your complete image folder tree and a separate folder with your catalog.
To use the restored catalog, browse to its location in the catalog manager or simply double click on the catalog.pse6.db; that will open the organizer with the restored catalog.
Check that everything works as expected.
Now, to save space, you can delete the duplicate image folder trees on C: and D:
The catalog folder is shown as in 'custom' location on D:
You can delete the old catalog on C: from the catalog manager or delete its folder from the Windows explorer.
Just a suggestion:
It's your choice to keep the catalog on D: after the restore, or to use the catalog manager to move it to the default location (accessible for all users) on C:
- on D: frees more space on C:
- on C: does not take up much space and is supposed to be faster.
You can try both solutions to see which is best for you.
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