Here you can find a collection of the most frequently asked questions about Desktop Diary software.
Is Desktop Diary a portable software?
No. Desktop Diary must be installed using the setup file. But you can always migrate your entries using export and import backup files.
How to save my entries?
Entries are automatically saved when you change the text area.
How to backup my entries?
Log into Desktop Diary using your credentials.
Use the menu on the top (Backup - Export Backup File).
Save the jdb file into your thumb drive or anything safe.
How to import my entries from backup?
Log into Desktop Diary using your credentials or create a new account.
Use the menu on the top (Backup - Import Backup File).
Select the jdb backup file and click open.
How to change my password?
Log into Desktop Diary using your credentials.
Use the menu on the top (Account - Change Password).
How to change default font settings?
Log into Desktop Diary using your credentials.
Use the menu on the top (Customize - Change Font).
What is the folder location of the stored data?
User data is stored on:
C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\VOVSOFT\Desktop Diary
or
C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\VOVSOFT\Daily Journal
How to restore my entries after a computer crash?
If your computer has crashed but your hard drive is still intact and accessible, you can easily recover your Desktop Diary data. Follow these steps to migrate your entries to a new computer:
Install Desktop Diary: Download and install the application on your new computer.
Create a User: Open Desktop Diary and create a new user profile (for example, "NewUser").
Close the Application: Completely exit Desktop Diary. Ensure it is closed and not just running in the system tray.
Locate Your Old Data: Connect your old hard drive to the new computer. Navigate to your old Desktop Diary data folder, which is located at:
[Old Drive Letter]:\Users\[Old Username]\AppData\Roaming\VOVSOFT\Desktop Diary\[OldUser]
Copy the Files: Copy all the files inside your old "OldUser" folder.
Paste into the New Directory: Navigate to the matching folder on your new computer:
C:\Users\[New Username]\AppData\Roaming\VOVSOFT\Desktop Diary\NewUser
Relaunch the App: Open Desktop Diary. Your previous entries should now be successfully restored!
💡 Troubleshooting Tip:
The AppData folder is hidden by default in Windows. If you cannot find it, open File Explorer, click on the View tab at the top, and check the box for Hidden items.
Is it possible to install Desktop Diary on two different laptops and migrate the entries from one laptop onto the other laptop periodically without erasing the entries in that laptop? Situation: I would like to use this software to keep my journal. When I am at home, I use my personal computer. When I am traveling for business, I use my work computer. I would like to be able to make journal entries while I am traveling on the work computer and then migrate them into the personal computer when I return from a trip. Can this be done easily? Thank you!
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