Where Does Multi Commander Store Settings?
Multi Commander keeps XML configs in AppData on installed Windows builds, or beside the exe portable.
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Multi Commander writes its configuration as XML files rather than registry keys on modern installs. Installed builds use the AppData tree, portable builds keep a Config folder next to the executable. Both hold layouts, favorites, and plugin choices.
Back up the whole config set with the app closed. Mixed installs (one of each mode) are the usual reason settings seem to vanish. Pick a mode per machine and stick with it.
Where Multi Commander stores this, by platform
%AppData%\MultiCommander (installed builds)
XML configs for layouts and tools. Exact filenames vary by release, so copy the tree whole. Portable builds use Config beside the exe instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I migrate Multi Commander?
Copy the AppData config tree for installed builds or the portable Config folder for USB builds. Match install modes on both ends or settings land in the wrong spot.
Does Multi Commander use the registry?
Only for install bookkeeping. Daily settings live in the XML configs. Registry cleaners therefore rarely break it.
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