moving onto a new system

[tomek001]

I'm getting a new system which will run win 7 ultimate with XP virtualization ( according to many in the forum it works fine with NT6.5 ).
I would like to know what is the best way to get all the data, program itself etc related to NT 6.5 Should I just do a new install of NT6.5 and then get the market/trade data copied onto the new machine or is there another process I should follow.

th

[NinjaTrader_RyanM]

Hello Tomek001,

Thank you for your post.

If you want to copy over settings from an existing NinjaTrader installation, follow these steps:
On your old machine you will want to go to File > Utilities > Backup
Choose which options you would like to save and click OK
This will create a ninjatrader backup file located in:
My documents\NinjaTrader Backup

Files are labeled according to the date they were created. To install Ninjatrader on your new machine, click below for the installation guide
Installation guide (http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/support_installationguide.htm)

You will want to move the btk (NT backup) file from your old computer to your new computer. You can do this if the computers are networked, with a thumb drive, or using a service like yousendit.com (http://www.yousendit.com/)

On your new machine go to File > Utilities > Restore
Locate the backup file and click Open.

Click here for more info from our help guide on backup/restore (http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/Overview50.html)

That should get all your custom settings into your new installation. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[tomek001]

Thans Ryan,

From your post I understand I should be downloading a new copy of NT 6.5 onto new machine first, correct? Not just copy the whole thing from the old PC onto the new one.

th

[NinjaTrader_RyanM]

Hi Tomek001,

Yes, that's correct. Download and install on your new computer and then follow the procedure to restore.

[tomek001]

Ryan,

Just got my new system and trying to install laterst version of ninja 6.5. In order to download the software i need to enter my license which I did and which is not recognized as a valid license ( i'm using SIM ). What do I do?

th

[tomek001]

an update to my previous post; I was able to install the NT software, however, at some point I need to enter my license. I'm entering the license # I used to have and which expired. At the time it expired I was switched to SIM mode which is fine for the moment since it allows me to practice the "trade". The license # I'm entering is not recognized as a valid license. Please advise how to proceed.

th

[NinjaTrader_Vincent]

Hi,

Can you send a note to support at NinjaTrader dot com and refer to this post. Include your license as well and put in the subject 'For Vince'.

I will follow up with you then.

[NinjaTrader_Vincent]

Hi,

Can you send a note to support at NinjaTrader dot com and refer to this post. Include your license as well and put in the subject 'For Vince'.

I will follow up with you then.


Make sure to send your note to support and not post any license on the forum. I just deleted your post.

The license you provided expired back in July of last year. Please use the free edition license. Please send me a note and I will send it to you.

[tomek001]

Vince,

Thanks for quick reply. Please send me the free license for now. Once I have my new system fully tested I will be leasing ninja again.

Th

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hello tomek001,

Thank you for your reply.

Please send a note to Support [AT] NinjaTrader [DOT] com with 'ATTN: Vince' in the subject line.

In the message, please include a link to this forum thread (http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/showthread.php?t=26149).

We will provide the free-version license via email.