The RadiaCode database file by default is named **RadiaCode.sq3**. When the RadiaCode program is first launched on a computer, an empty database file is copied to the folder: For Windows XP: **C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\My Documents\RadiaCode** For Windows 7, 8, 10, and later versions of Windows: **C:\Users\<user name>\Documents\RadiaCode** This database file is used by the program by default and is referred to as the "general database." The general database is not deleted when the RadiaCode package is uninstalled and is not updated when new versions are installed. Thus, all versions of RadiaCode use the same database, and no additional configuration is required when installing new versions. Please note that each user of the same computer has their own general database. Using the **"Tools" -> "Select Database"** command in the main window of RadiaCode, you can choose to work with either the general database or a database file with a custom name and location, for example, one that was transferred from another computer. ### Database Backups RadiaCode creates backups of the general database in the **Backup** subfolder located in the same folder as the general database file (see above). These backups can be used to restore the database if it becomes corrupted due to a malfunction. Restoration must be done manually by copying the appropriate backup file to replace the general database file. The RadiaCode program must not be running during this process. You can configure the number of days for which database backups are created in the **RadiaCode Settings** [[Configuration Menu#2.2.4.1.1 Instrument tab|dialog]].