How exactly do I get my profile file. Plus a few other questions ...

**ajskhan** · 20 Jul 2007, 11:13 PM

ok
new forum member here

i earlier used trillian, then pidgin, and now miranda -and this one is the BEST

on an xp machine

so i downloaded it, probably skipped all the steps (profile name, import, etc) and just started fresh. input my info... etc

i have most of my 200+ contacts renamed, installed vista skin, jgmail plugin, and a couple more...

now since i am sort of inbetween 2-3 comps in my house/other places
i was goign 2 install it on my usb drive:
http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/miranda_portable

i didnt feel like renamng every1 AGAIN, so i did some research and found some .dat file that is the profile file.

i looked everywhere, I CANT FIND IT!!! AHHHHHH

how do i get it? i looked as suggested here: http://help.miranda-im.org/Profile

and its not in the program files:
C:\Program Files\Miranda IM

so, how do i go about getting this sought after file?

and once i put it in my miranda im (on USB) - will it automatically, add the names, chat services, etc? then i can add the plugins?

sry - noob here thanks

**andrewabc** · 21 Jul 2007, 12:10 AM

You tried like it said in the wiki link
\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application data\Miranda
??
Also, in miranda folder, there is mirandaboot.ini which will tell you where the profile is and you can change the location if you want. (search forums for mirandaboot.ini)

http://help.miranda-im.org/Mirandaboot.ini

ProfileDir=. is the same as in miranda.exe directory. you can change that to the path you want (yours right now is probably to the document/settings spot)

**ajskhan** · 21 Jul 2007, 2:22 AM

Originally Posted by andrewabc

You tried like it said in the wiki link
\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application data\Miranda
??
Also, in miranda folder, there is mirandaboot.ini which will tell you where the profile is and you can change the location if you want. (search forums for mirandaboot.ini)

http://help.miranda-im.org/Mirandaboot.ini

ProfileDir=. is the same as in miranda.exe directory. you can change that to the path you want (yours right now is probably to the document/settings spot)

ProfileDir=%APPDATA%\Miranda
is what it says

**Tara** · 21 Jul 2007, 7:51 AM

Welcome to the boards ajskhan :)

Originally Posted by ajskhan

ProfileDir=%APPDATA%\Miranda
is what it says

That's what andrewabc said - it currently points to C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application data\Miranda on your PC (assuming that you have your system installed on the C drive). If you cannot see any .dat files in that folder, in Windows Explorer select Tools >> Folder Options >> View and look for the "Hide extensions for known file types" option - if it is checkmarked, UNcheck it please and hit "OK".

To make Miranda load the profile/database from its main folder, you need to close Miranda, edit mirandaboot.ini, and change

ProfileDir=%APPDATA%\Miranda

to

ProfileDir=.

Then save the modified file, and move your database (profile_name.dat file) from

C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application data\Miranda

to

C:\Program Files\Miranda IM

And I'd recommend using an official release instead of the portableapps version. Just copy your Miranda folder onto the USB stick and it should work fine:

http://forums.miranda-im.org/showthr...&highlight=usb
http://forums.miranda-im.org/showthr...&highlight=usb

The only change that I would suggest is replacing the default database driver (dbx_3x.dll) with one that doesn't access the disk so often (just like advised in one of those threads).

**ajskhan** · 21 Jul 2007, 5:33 PM

thanks a TON

now, how do i get it - to instead of flash in my buddy list window or tray to have a little notification in the bottom right of my screen - you know how "Bob Has Signed in", just a little notifcation - SO USED to that!!! thnks

oh and i also need a plugin that can do voice chat with yahoo messenger and msn messenger

**Tara** · 21 Jul 2007, 5:48 PM

You're welcome, glad to hear the problem has been resolved :)

Originally Posted by ajskhan

now, how do i get it - to instead of flash in my buddy list window or tray to have a little notification in the bottom right of my screen - you know how "Bob Has Signed in", just a little notifcation - SO USED to that!!! thnks

I am not sure what you mean by "just a little notification", but I think that the Tooltip notify plugin might be what you're looking for (?)

http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...ewfile&id=1290

Originally Posted by ajskhan

oh and i also need a plugin that can do voice chat with yahoo messenger and msn messenger

I don't use voice chat, but here's a link you might start with:

http://forums.miranda-im.org/search....ery=voice+chat

**ajskhan** · 21 Jul 2007, 5:54 PM

sorry for being unclear

the slide up notification i was referring to is this, in msn messenger:
http://www.softsland.com/screenshots...4d3e7e6f3b.gif
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...3D9Px%26sa%3DG
http://reviews.cnet.com/i/so/wxpfin/sc_messnger.jpg

i need one of those for miranda Im

and would this be good to voice chat with someone using normal yahoo msngr?
http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...ewfile&id=3316

**Tara** · 21 Jul 2007, 6:01 PM

Originally Posted by ajskhan

sorry for being unclear

the slide up notification i was referring to is this, in msn messenger:
http://www.softsland.com/screenshots...4d3e7e6f3b.gif
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...3D9Px%26sa%3DG
http://reviews.cnet.com/i/so/wxpfin/sc_messnger.jpg

i need one of those for miranda Im

Thanks for the clarification :)

Well, Tooltip notify is not that flashy ... (but I love it!). You might prefer a notifier that shows popups instead, for example:

Contacts Status Notification
http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...ewfile&id=1702

NewStatusNotify
http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...iewfile&id=207
NewStatusNotify Unicode mod
http://forums.miranda-im.org/showthread.php?t=5562

Last Seen plugin mod
http://forums.miranda-im.org/showthread.php?t=2822

You will also need a popup service plugin (Popup plus or YAPP) for them.

http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...ewfile&id=3400
http://addons.miranda-im.org/details...ewfile&id=2759

**Drugwash** · 21 Jul 2007, 6:28 PM

MirandaComm2 does not allow Yahoo, MSN or other official-like voice communication. It only works for MirandaComm2 <-> MirandaComm2 communications, so both chat partners should use Miranda and this plug-in, for it to work. But it does work nicely, both audio and video. Thank you, Hermes, for that! ;-)