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Lost database
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DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantminimac
Registered: August 29, 2010
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Got a new PC. thought i had everything backed up.  Can't find database or backup.  can someone verify the file types that should be looking for?
if I can't locate, is hand scanner the best way to build a new database?  about 300 dvds and blurays.
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If it's a backup you did of your database, the file should end with the extension .dpb

It looks like your online database is empty, so you might have to re-enter your database if you can't locate a backup file. A barcode scanner would probably be the fastest method, but 300 titles probably wouldn't take all that long to add even if done manually.
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The main database consists of numerous files and folders. In the main folder there should be a file called COLLECTION.DAT.
Complete list of Common Names  •  A good point for starting with Headshots (and v11.1)
DVD Profiler Unlimited Registrantminimac
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Found the file.  buried deep and didn't show in single word searches.
Many thanks and Happy New Year!
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You should consider uploading your collection online, too, so you'll have another backup option if necessary. You can set it to "private" if you don't want others to see it.
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