If you've upgraded from 2.5.4 or earlier to version 2.5.6 or later, your player database and saved tournaments and templates may seem to have "disappeared". Don't worry, they're still there. Here's how to get it all back.

Note: these instructions assume you are using Windows XP. If you're using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or another (later) version of Windows, see the instructions here.

1. On the Windows Start Menu, select Run....

   
2. In the Run dialog box that opens, type explorer and then click OK:

   
3. Windows Explorer will open, showing your My Documents folder:

   
4. In the Folders list, double-click My Computer to expand it:

   
5. Continue expanding folders in the following order: Local Disk (C:) -> Program Files -> The Tournament Director 2.

   Select The Tournament Director 2 folder:

   
6. Select the following folders by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking each folder with your mouse button:
   • db
   • images
   • receipts
   • saves
   • sounds
   • templates

   If you've created any additional folders, you'll want to select those folders, too.

   
7. Once the folders are selected, right-click on one of the selected folders and select Copy:

   
8. Open a new Windows Explorer: on the Windows Start Menu, select Run....

   In the Run dialog box that opens, type explorer and then click OK

   
9. A new Windows Explorer will open, again showing your My Documents folder:

   
10. Double-click the folder The Tournament Director 2 on the right to open the folder:

    
11. Double-click the Data folder to open the folder:

    
12. Right-click in an empty space on the right-hand side and select Paste:

    
13. You should get a confirm replace confirmation dialog:

    
14. Click the Yes to All button.

That's it. Now close the Windows Explorer windows and launch The Tournament Director.

If you need further assistance, email support@thetournamentdirector.net.