Transferring MediaShout 7 Files to a New Computer

Moving your MediaShout 7 files to a new computer is straightforward. Follow this guide to transfer your scripts, songs, cues, and settings.

Important: Deactivate Your License First

If your old computer will no longer be used for MediaShout: Open MediaShout 7, go to Help > About, and click Deactivate. This releases one of your activations so you can use it on the new computer. You cannot activate a new installation if you exceed your total allotted installs.

Complete File Transfer

1. Back Up Files on the Old Computer (MediaShout Closed)

Make sure MediaShout 7 is completely closed, then copy these two folders to a flash drive or external hard drive:

• My Shout folder: Located at C:\Users\Public 
  This contains all program files including media, bibles, and your Cues Library.
• MediaShout folder: Located at C:\ProgramData 
  Note: C:\ProgramData is hidden by default. Enable viewing hidden files if you don't see it.

Important: This transfer does not include media files or scripts stored elsewhere on your computer. If you want to use them on the new computer, copy those separately.

2. Transfer to the New Computer

Take your flash drive or external hard drive to the new computer.

3. Restore the My Shout Folder

Copy the My Shout folder you backed up from your old computer and paste it into C:\Users\Public on the new system.

4. Restore the MediaShout Folder

Copy the MediaShout folder from your drive and paste it into C:\ProgramData on the new computer. (Enable viewing hidden files if needed.)

5. Install MediaShout 7

Download and install the latest build from the download page.

6. Activate and Run

Activate the software as usual. MediaShout 7 will use the files you restored instead of creating new ones. You're all set.

Moving Only Your Lyrics Library

1. Export Lyrics from the Old Computer

Open MediaShout 7 and click the Music Note icon to open the lyric library. Click Edit mode, select the songs you want to move, and click Export on the left panel. Choose where to save the file.

2. Transfer the File

Move the exported file to your new computer using a flash drive or your preferred method.

3. Import Lyrics on the New Computer

Open MediaShout 7 on the new computer. Click the Music Note icon to open the lyric library, switch to Edit mode, and click Import on the left panel. Select the file you transferred.

Moving Only Your Cues Library

1. Locate Your Cues on the Old Computer

Go to C:\Users\Public\My Shout\MS7 and open the Cues Library folder.

2. Copy Cues to a Drive

Copy the cues you want to move onto a flash drive or your preferred transfer method.

3. Paste into the New Computer

On the new computer, go to C:\Users\Public\My Shout\MS7, open the Cues Library folder, and paste the cues you transferred.

Moving Other Files

If you have pictures, videos, or other files stored outside the My Shout folder, you'll need to copy them separately to a suitable location on the new computer.

Need Help?

If you run into any issues, contact our support team at support@mediashout.com.