Backup and Restore Opera’s Settings

When moving from a computer to another, the settings that you fine tuned for months, maybe even years, are the hardest part when it comes to backup and restauration. Since Opera is a top Web browser, I am sure a lot of people are looking for solutions to move their settings from a computer to another.

When I say "settings", I am not thinking about the bookmarks, but especially about the saved passwords and other information that's not so easy to retrieve. Just think about this - when you open Opera, it loads 30 sites, and apart from that, the browser is the safe that keeps your passwords and personal data, and all that you can do is export your bookmarks... but having exactly the same Opera setup on your new computer is much easier than you ever imagined!


First of all, you have to save your old Opera folder, or at least have it close at hand. For example, browse to your Program Files folder, and copy to a USB stick the entire Opera folder. If space is a problem, then you should check the About screen of browser, because it contains very useful information. Just look below...

Did you notice the precise locations of your settings? Now, let me explain... All that you need to switch from a computer to another your entire Opera setup is to keep the old "profile" folder, and copy it into the program's folder as soon as you install the browser on your new computer!

If you are using the Mail feature, then you also need to copy the "mail" folder to your new computer. Incredibly easy, don't you think? I'll be waiting for your feedback and questions, as usual, so don't be shy and fill in the text box below with your comment!