Moving a Library

Each EndNote library can be independently moved using the Windows Explorer. When moving a library, we recommend that you move both the main . ENL file and the .DATA folder.

If you move an .ENL file without moving the corresponding .DATA folder, EndNote will try to recreate the .DATA folder to accompany the .ENL file the next time you try to open the .ENL file. However, you may lose data, including PDF file attachments, term lists, and even reference information.

EndNote will display an Alert when you try to open the .ENL file without the corresponding .DATA folder that reads:

Are you sure you would like to continue opening the EndNote library without the associated .Data folder?

You are attempting to open an EndNote Library without its associated .Data Folder. This is not recommended because it may result in the loss of data including, but not limited to: reference information, file attachments, and term lists.

In order to prevent the loss of data you should locate the original .DATA folder and copy it to the same location as the EndNote library you are attempting to open. The .DATA folder was created in the same directory in which the EndNote library was originally created.

We recommend that you click Cancel and go find and move your original .DATA folder before attempting to open a moved library.