Transferring Library from Mac to PC - content doesn't show up

willsmithuk
I'm moving to a PC and followed the instructions here: https://www.zotero.org/support/kb/transferring_a_library

However, when I open the application on the PC, my library is empty.

The Data Directory is pointing to the correct location.

What should I do?
  • dstillman
    That would mean either you didn't copy the right files or Zotero isn't pointing to them. The database format is the same between platforms, so if the right file is in the right place, you'll see your data.

    If you click Show Data Directory, what's the size of zotero.sqlite in the folder that opens up?
  • willsmithuk
    >If you click Show Data Directory, what's the size of zotero.sqlite in the folder that opens up?

    913kb
  • dstillman
    That's an empty database.
  • willsmithuk
    Bingo. Thank you. Not sure what happened but I found the 'correct' zotero.sqlite on my mac.
  • dstillman
    Make sure you also transfer the associated 'storage' folder.

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