Where Does FAR Manager Store Its Profile?
FAR Manager keeps its profile database in %AppData%/Far Manager/Profile on Windows by default.
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Modern FAR Manager builds store settings, history, plugins state, and macros in a profile folder under %AppData%/Far Manager/Profile. The program folder stays clean for updates. That split makes backup a straight copy.
Portable installs behave differently: a Profile folder beside far.exe takes over. Check which mode you run before copying. Registry holds almost nothing these days, just install leftovers.
Where FAR Manager stores this, by platform
%AppData%\Far Manager\Profile
Settings database plus history and plugin data. Copy with FAR closed. Portable mode instead uses Profile beside far.exe, so check there first on USB sticks.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move FAR Manager settings?
Copy the Profile folder to the same spot on the new machine for installed builds, or beside far.exe for portable ones. Keep plugin folders matched or entries point nowhere.
Does FAR Manager use the registry?
Barely for daily settings in current builds. The profile database is the real store. Old version keys may linger after upgrades and can be ignored.
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