From 6fd0d7171f82c1c4b743da1a750178ddac435aa0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Eugene Amos <eamos@europiumlab.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:50:32 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Updating README.md

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 README.md | 70 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------
 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -34,38 +34,72 @@ This kit:
 
 ## 📤 Step 1 — Backup (Old Computer)
 
-1. **Right-click** `export-ODBC.ps1` → **Run with PowerShell (Admin)**  
+1. **Create a new folder** anywhere on your computer, for example:  
+   `C:\ODBC_Migration_Scripts`
 
-2. Wait until you see:
+2. Save both of these files into that folder:  
+   
+   - `export-ODBC.ps1`  
+   - `restore-ODBC.ps1`  
+
+3. **Right-click the folder** in File Explorer and choose:  
+   **“Open in Terminal”** or **“Open PowerShell window here”**
+
+4. In the PowerShell window that opens, type:
+   
+   ```powershell
+   .\export-ODBC.ps1
+   ```
+   
+   (If PowerShell asks about permissions, allow it by typing `Y` when prompted.)
+
+5. When the script finishes, you’ll see a message like:
    
    ```
    Export complete. ZIP created at: C:\ODBC_Migration\ODBC_Backup.zip
    ```
 
-3. Copy that `ODBC_Backup.zip` file to a USB drive or cloud folder.
+6. Copy that `ODBC_Backup.zip` file to a USB drive or cloud folder.
+
+🟢 **Tip:**  
+Running the script this way keeps the PowerShell window open —  
+so if anything goes wrong, you’ll see the exact error message.
 
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 ## 📥 Step 2 — Restore (New Computer)
 
-1. Copy the `ODBC_Backup.zip` file to `C:\ODBC_Migration\`  
-2. **Right-click** `restore-ODBC.ps1` → **Run with PowerShell (Admin)**  
-3. The script will:
-   - Extract your backup
-   - Recreate DSNs
-   - Import registry keys
-   - Tell you which drivers are missing (with clickable download links)
+1. On the new computer, **create a folder** again (e.g. `C:\ODBC_Migration_Scripts`)  
+   and place both files inside:
+   
+   - `export-ODBC.ps1`
+   - `restore-ODBC.ps1`
 
-Example output:
+2. Copy your `ODBC_Backup.zip` file from the old computer into:  
+   
+   ```
+   C:\ODBC_Migration\
+   ```
 
-```
-=== Missing ODBC Drivers Detected ===
-  - ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server (64-bit)
-    Download: https://learn.microsoft.com/sql/connect/odbc/download-odbc-driver-for-sql-server
-```
+3. **Right-click the script folder** → choose **“Open in Terminal”**  
+   or **“Open PowerShell window here”**
 
-4. Install missing drivers if needed.  
-   Then re-run `restore-ODBC.ps1` one more time (safe to run twice).
+4. In the PowerShell window, type:
+   
+   ```powershell
+   .\restore-ODBC.ps1
+   ```
+
+5. The script will:
+   
+   - Extract your backup  
+   - Import registry settings  
+   - Recreate DSNs  
+   - List missing drivers (with download links)
+
+🟢 **Tip:**  
+Keep the PowerShell window open until the script finishes —  
+you’ll see messages like “Added DSN…” or “Missing ODBC Drivers Detected”.
 
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