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Where are the .dat files located?

The default path where your data files are stored, is one of the following:

Windows Vista : C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Roaming\SmartFTP\Client 2.0
Windows 2000, Windows XP : C:\Documents and Settings\<User Name>\Application Data\SmartFTP\Client 2.0
Windows 9x, Windows ME : C:\Windows\Application Data\SmartFTP or C:\Program Files\SmartFTP\Client 2.0

To view the files in the folders above you may need to change the "Folder Options" in Windows Explorer. Menu: Tools->Folder Options then go to the View tab and enable the "Show hidden files and folders" option.

Tip: You can manually specify a location for where your data files can be stored.
Tools > Settings > General -> "Application Data Folder".

Description of Data Files

Custom Commands.dat Custom Commands
Favorites.dat Favorites (Version 2.0 or lower)
Favorites\*.xml Favorites (Version 2.5 or higher) 
Quick Folders.dat Quick Folders
History.dat Remote Browser History (Deprecated)
Transfer Queue.xml Transfer Queue
Cache\*.dat Remote Directory Cache (Version 2.5 or lower)
Storage\ Remote Directory Cache (Version 3.x or higher)

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favorites.dat .dat

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