Move Saved Locations To Different Computer

First - Find the location of the file

For Windows

1. Press Ctrl + Esc + r or Windows key + r.

2.  In the "Open" box, enter "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Google\GoogleEarth".

   • If you're using Windows XP, enter "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Google\GoogleEarth" instead.
     
     

3. Select OK.

4. In the directory, you'll see a file called "myplaces.kml". This file has your saved locations.

   • Note: If you want to replace a corrupted myplaces.kml file, use "myplaces.backup.kml."

For Mac:

1. Open the Finder.

2. At the top of the screen, click "Go." Hold down Option or Alt key, and click Library  Application support Google Earth.

3. You'll see a file called "myplaces.kml". This file has your saved locations.

Second - Move the location of the file

There are a few ways you can transfer the file with your saved locations to another computer:

• Save the file in Google Drive

• Email the file to yourself

• Save the file to a USB drive

Tip: Back up your myplaces.kml file to a removable device, like USB drive.

Note:

3. • If you want to replace a corrupted myplaces.kml file, use "myplaces.backup.kml." It's located in the same folder as the myplaces.kml file.