Where do I find my old references

ctt · June 3, 2016

Hej,
and I did reinstall my computer in the beginning of this week, and find a empty library. I have not used Zotero for a while before either but is now in need of it again. How do I 'import' the old library into the installed software and where can I find them?

Kindly / Cecilia

adamsmith · June 3, 2016

Hard to say with little info, but this
https://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_data
should give you a place to start. Also check if your library is online (click on "My Library" at the top here). If that's the case, all you need to do is sync.

ctt · June 3, 2016

Hej again, I have synced and nothing happens, the library is still empty. What else can I do? I think I have saved a file with the referenecs at my computer (not with all the newest ones). Can I easily import them at least. Leaving for a meeting in some minutes....

Kindly / Cecilia

adamsmith · June 3, 2016

Do you have a backup of your harddisk before system re-install?

ctt · June 3, 2016

Yes, I use box sync, so it should be a backup (I hope...)

adamsmith · June 3, 2016

OK, this https://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_data#locating_your_zotero_library should help you find your old data director in your backup.

Then follow https://www.zotero.org/support/zotero_data#restoring_your_zotero_library_from_a_backup1 to restor from backup.