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Copying MT4 settings from laptop to PC

  • #1
  • First Post: Mar 22, 2011 5:43am Mar 22, 2011 5:43am
Hi All,

Quick MT4 question, I trade most of the time from my laptop, but also would like to trade from my PC, what I would like to do is install MT4 on my PC then copy all my charts complete with settings over to the PC from the laptop

I tried copying the Meta trader folder from my laptop over the top of the PC folder, this does copy, EA’s, Templates, ect, but does not copy over my charts with settings.

It’s just a pain when I have to reset my charts up again, i.e. drawing support/resentence/trend lines, ect. I friend did suggest I RDP into the PC, which is a solution, but I would really like to trade on the PC if possible

Thanks for help in advance
  • #2
  • Mar 22, 2011 8:26am Mar 22, 2011 8:26am
Quoting stinger007
Hi All,

Quick MT4 question, I trade most of the time from my laptop, but also would like to trade from my PC, what I would like to do is install MT4 on my PC then copy all my charts complete with settings over to the PC from the laptop

I tried copying the Meta trader folder from my laptop over the top of the PC folder, this does copy, EA’s, Templates, ect, but does not copy over my charts with settings.

[font=Verdana]It’s just a pain when I have to reset my charts up again, i.e. drawing...
I just copied my entire mt4 folder onto a usb stick and then ran mt4 from there and all charts, lines etc came up exactly as they were on my PC. See this thread for more info.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...45#post4459345

regards,

murray
  • #3
  • Mar 22, 2011 11:30am Mar 22, 2011 11:30am
I have tried to copy paste my MT4 folder, but unfortunately it transfers all but the profile. So, when I open it from the new location, it looks completely like a new installation with the default charts and settings. Do others have the same problem? How can I transfer profiles, with many charts without having to set it up all from the beginning?
  • #4
  • Mar 22, 2011 2:22pm Mar 22, 2011 2:22pm
Stinger 007, to copy over trendlines, objects, indicators settings etc. create a separate new template for each individual currency pair, save it with a date to avoid confusion later eg. EURUSD 220311.
Now when you load this template back onto your other MT4 installation make sure you place that template on the same currency pair again. All your objects should be saved. Each time you alter the chart, save the template as you go along.
It never gets easier, you just get better
  • #5
  • Mar 24, 2011 11:27am Mar 24, 2011 11:27am
Quoting muzza
I just copied my entire mt4 folder onto a usb stick and then ran mt4 from there and all charts, lines etc came up exactly as they were on my PC. See this thread for more info.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...45#post4459345

regards,

murray
Muzza, were you running it from the same PC/Laptop
  • #6
  • Mar 24, 2011 11:28am Mar 24, 2011 11:28am
Quoting Shabs19
Stinger 007, to copy over trendlines, objects, indicators settings etc. create a separate new template for each individual currency pair, save it with a date to avoid confusion later eg. EURUSD 220311.
Now when you load this template back onto your other MT4 installation make sure you place that template on the same currency pair again. All your objects should be saved. Each time you alter the chart, save the template as you go along.
Hmmm I like the sound of this, i'll give it a go, cheers
  • #7
  • Mar 24, 2011 1:06pm Mar 24, 2011 1:06pm
Hi
1- go to mt4 on PC, and delete the folder (Profiles)
2-locate the folder (Profiles) in your Mt4 of Laptop
and copy it and paste it in your mt4 of PC

3- The (profiles) that are on your Laptop are now on your PC too
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Let us hear from u about the result

Bonne Chance
  • #8
  • May 22, 2011 12:24am May 22, 2011 12:24am
Quoting muzza
I just copied my entire mt4 folder onto a usb stick and then ran mt4 from there and all charts, lines etc came up exactly as they were on my PC. See this thread for more info.

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...45#post4459345

regards,

murray
Hey, that's my post !!!
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  • #9
  • Last Post: Feb 26, 2013 7:57am Feb 26, 2013 7:57am
What you can do is install dropbox http://db.tt/oimlF1PK. Dropbox will create a folder on your desktop. This is where you are going to install mt4. When you will open your alternate computer you will also install dropbox using the same username and password (obviously). As soon as you finish your installation you will see your metatrader getting downloaded to your second pc with all settings, trendlines, templates, history etc. After you finish working with metatrader just wait for some seconds until all files are uploaded to the dropbox server. Then next time you will open your main pc and after waiting for a couple of minutes for the download your metatrader will again be up to date.
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