MT4 software back-up - what is possible?

Is it possible to save all the numerous charts, templates and profiles that I now have loaded in my MT4 platform software? This is in case a fault arises and I have to remove the program and re-download, which would cause an awful amount of reconfiguration. If it is possible, how do I go about:-

i) Backing up and saving all that I have now configured in the software.
ii) How do I then download the saved information into the newly re-downloaded MT4 software?

Or is it the case that all my info is saved/stored on MT4's server and that it would automatically reappear under those circumstances? If that is so, there would be no need to back-up.

This must frequently happen, so perhaps one of the experienced members can please advise. I would be most grateful.

johnny

One of the good things about MT is that data is saved on your pc, this includes templates, profiles and the custom indicators.

Go into the directory and find all the things you want to save and copy them. Then save them somewhere else. I like to save things in both my yahoo and gmail accounts. I just zip it up and mail it to myself. If you use Firefox, you can get an extension called Gspace which allows you to upload stuff directly into your Gmail account, which is now 2.8 Gb.

As for replacing it, once you've done a new install of MT, just copy the files and put them into the appropriate folders.

I never cease to be amazed at the fact that MT is so user friendly and free.

I second Dopey's method, I do it myself all the time.

Dopey and soso......thank you both for your quick responses and advice, I will back-up as you suggest. http://www.forexfactory.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

johnny