# Installation & Backup

**URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installation-backup/964
**Category:** FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
**Created:** [April 15, 2004, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installation-backup/964 "2004-04-15T18:18:23Z")
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#### Post date: [April 15, 2004, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/installation-backup/964/2 "2004-04-15T18:21:50Z")

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### Can I keep my settings when updating to a new version?

Yes, you can install a new version over an already installed version. The installation program will keep/upgrade your settings.

### Can I backup my settings or use them on a different computer?

Yes,

1. To backup your settings, please choose _ **File → Save configuration** _.

2. To restore the backup, you have to unzip the backup archive to the folder that opens when you choose _ **File → Open configuration folder** _. Close Mp3tag to ensure that all files can be written.

For a Standard installation, the configuration folder is at **`%APPDATA%\Mp3tag`** which usually expands to `C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Mp3tag`

For a Portable installation, the program directory is used to store the settings.

For a Microsoft Store installation, the configuration folder is at `C:\Users\<Your Name>\AppData\Local\Packages\35795FlorianHeidenreich.Mp3tag_rf0p6xgxmspcc\LocalCache\Roaming\Mp3tag\`

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