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  1. Copy CSDS onto Computer Without Internet Access
  2. Installing CSDS on both a desktop and a laptop
  3. Installing CSDS on multiple machines
  4. Transfer files from desktop to laptop
  5. Uninstall - ST6UNST.LOG
  6. "Program Files" folder
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    Copy CSDS onto Computer Without Internet Access
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    How to I copy CSDS onto a computer without internet access?

    To copy CSDS2 onto a computer that does not have access to the internet:

    1. Install CSDS2 onto a computer that has access to the internet.
    2. Copy two folders from the internet computer to the non-internet computer.

      1. Copy the CSDS data folder (usually C:\SQDATA or C:\CsdsData) to the other computer.
      2. Copy the CSDS executable folder (it's in an obtuse location, or may be C:\CsdsExec).

      To find the location of the two above folders on the internet computer, run CSDS2 on that computer and from the main menu, select 'Help | About Csds2'. There are two buttons, one to "Open EXE Folder" and one to "Open Application Data Folder".

      Open EXE Folder and copy to a thumbdrive folder named "CsdsExec". Open Application Data Folder and copy to a thumbdrive folder named "CsdsData".

      Copy both of these folders to the non-internet computer.

      On the non-internet computer, open a Windows File Explorer, navigate to folder "CsdsExec" and double-click on "csds2.exe" (or 'csds2 executable').

      When prompted for the application data folder, navigate to "CsdsData".

      If you've got music files, you will also need to modify the pathnames of the files within the music database via:
      Go to "Music | Edit Music Database".
      Select "Tools | File Pathnames | Replace Folder Name"

    The following file might also be helpful: https://www.ceder.net/helpdb/viewsingle.php?UniqueId=79

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    Installing CSDS on both a desktop and a laptop
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    I was wondering if I may install a copy of CSDS on my new laptop as well as the one on my desktop machine.

    If so, how do I get the most recent version onto the laptop?

    You may install CSDS on as many machines as you'd like. All I ask is that you be the only one who uses it.

    Do one of the following:

    1. Download the complete release from the web and install it.
    2. Use your installation CD to install an old version, then download the executable only release from the web.
    3. Request me to mail you a new installation CD (for a $25 fee).

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    Installing CSDS on multiple machines
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    I'm now starting to work on 2 machines. I got a big fast system for home, and will use the laptop for calling & travel only. I need some guidance on moving CSDS database files (sequences, dances, ...) between the two systems. Is it as simple as copying them over?

    Yes. Copying them over is what I do. If you have a big enough drive (e.g., a Zip drive), this is no problem.

    I have CSDS installed on several machines. I designate one machine as the master machine (my home desktop), on which I make sure to have all updates. My laptops, work machine, and Debbie's machine get copies of files from the master machine. If I make a change on a non-master machine (e.g., a laptop), I make sure that either I make the same change on the desktop or I import the changes from the laptop.

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    Transfer files from desktop to laptop
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    Can I transfer CSDS to my laptop by copying files from my computer?
    My laptop does not have a CD drive.

    To copy CSDS onto a laptop without a CD drive:
    1. Create a temporary folder on the laptop
    2. Load the CD on a computer with a CD drive and copy all files from the installation folder (usually D:\CSDSxxxx, where xxxx is the version number) onto floppies or a USB key (thumb drive).
    3. Copy the files from the floppies (or USB key) into the temporary folder on the laptop.
    4. Run the setup program from the temporary folder on the laptop.
    5. Delete the temporary folder.

    You can not just copy the program folder (usually C:\SQDATA) to the laptop because several system files need to be installed and registered.

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    Uninstall - ST6UNST.LOG
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    How to I remove ST6UNSTG.LOG from the registry?

    computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall

    Highlight the line with ST6UNST #n and press the delete key.

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    "Program Files" folder
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    Can CSDS be installed in the "Program Files" folder rather C:\SQDATA?

    Yes. CSDS can be installed in whatever folder you want.

    However... All of the CSDS documentation assumes that the program has been installed in C:\SQDATA.

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