tax_coll:install:transfer_files

Transfer Files From Another Computer

If you acquire a new computer or are transferring data to a new tax collector, you should follow these steps to ensure a smooth transition.

Your data is stored in a folder named "TaxCollection" in the Documents folder.

  1. Copy the "TaxCollection" folder from your old computer to a flash drive or external drive.
  2. Copy the "TaxCollection" folder from your flash drive or external drive to your new computer's "Documents" folder.

That's it! If you're not sure how to do the above steps, read below for a step-by-step breakdown of the process with screenshots.


  1. Open File Explorer on old computer by right-clicking the Windows Start button and choosing "File Explorer"
  2. On the left sidebar, scroll down and double-click "This PC", then double-click the "Documents" folder
    • There should be a sub-folder named "TaxCollection" here
  3. Right-click the TaxCollection folder and choose "Copy"
  4. Double-click "This PC" in the left sidebar
    • Your flash drive or external drive should appear (plug it in if it's not already plugged in)
  5. Double-click on your flash drive in the "Devices and drives" section to open your flash drive
  6. Click on the "Home" tab at the top of the screen then click "Paste"
  1. Open File Explorer on new computer by right-clicking the Windows Start button and choosing "File Explorer"
  2. On the left sidebar, scroll down and double-click "This PC"
    • Your flash drive or external drive should appear (plug it in if it's not already plugged in)
  3. Double-click on your flash drive in the "Devices and drives" section to open your flash drive
  4. Right-click the TaxCollection folder and choose "Copy"
  5. Double-click "This PC" in the left sidebar, then double-click the "Documents" folder
  6. Click on the "Home" tab at the top of the screen then click "Paste"
  7. There should now be a sub-folder named TaxCollection here
  • tax_coll/install/transfer_files.txt
  • Last modified: 2020/05/05 15:00 UTC
  • by mwolfe