Where is my Data Stored?

The Ascent software stores information (machines, points etc) in a database. For computers using Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 the database's default location is:


C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Shared Documents or
C:\Program Files\Commtest\Ascent

For computers running a Windows Vista operating system the database will be stored by default in:

C:\Users\Public\Documents

To access the Ascent software files

  • From the main menu, choose Options>Explore Settings Folder. This will open Windows Explorer and display a list of all files and folders present in your Ascent installation.

Last Reviewed: 05/Jun/2009 Source: Ascent Software Guide Revision 15 April 2009 - page 21

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