CHG_CANON wrote:
You'll have to install the LR software and then replace the new LRCAT file with your existing LRCAT file (that is, the entire "Lightroom" folder containing the LRCAT file). After that, if all the image files have all the same locations, LR will not know it resides on a new computer.
If you've created any presets and haven't updated the LR parameter to store these in the same location as the Catalog, you'll have to find and copy these files from the old equipment and copy to new. LR has a 'find' option in the parameter area to open a Window that shows you where your Presets are located.
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I've upgraded machines at least three times over the past ten years and followed this general process each time. It works fine. You just may need to "point" the LR on your new machine to where the catalogues are stored. It's really quite slick. And it you have any problems Adobe can help you.