I am having trouble with my Alpari Metatrader 4 (demo). I think I should un install and re install. All my history files are in the Apari folder. The are in MT Alpari/history/downloads.
Can I save this sub directory during the re install process and simply add in back afterward s?
Can I copy this file to other brokers versions of MT$.
Thanks
You can save the data, but you have to import/export it from the MT4 History Center (just hit F2). Just saving and copying the subdirectory is dangerous and doesn’t always work. I usually end up with corrupted data whenever I try that, but it has worked on occasion. I don’t recommend it though…
Import/export is the way to go! You can also transfer data to other brokers MT4’s this way, but you have to be careful or you’ll double up on your data. The safest way to transfer it to another broker’s MT4 is to do a fresh install of the MT4 your importing into, disconnect your internet (so MT4 doesn’t get data automatically when you turn it on), import the data, then hook your internet service back up.
Also, don’t forget to set the timeshift when you are importing or else your data will be off if the brokers are using different timezones! 