a folder named SavedVariables, this contains global addon save data, stuff that isn't character-specific, although many addons with 'profiles' use global data so that you can copy profiles between characters.

or the account name if the WoW account was created before the integration.

the folder Account, which contains subfolders for each WoW license that you logged in on, WOW1, WOW2 etc.

the file Config.wtf, which contains the global settings of the System menu (in the login screen or ingame) Graphics, Sound etc.

You might also want to backup the WTF folder in general (easier than saving multiple individual files) However, if you're unsure, copy the previous ElvUI folder elsewhere before applying the new version. To me it’s 110% worth backing up a folder about once a month for the customizability and benefits ElvUI brings.I'm not familiar with ElvUI, never used it, but as far as I know, it's merely a suite of addons.Īddons don't keep their settings in the Addons folder, instead they're in subfolders* of the WTF folder (in the base WoW install folder) so deleting/overwriting the addon folder should not affect the settings. OP lost only his ElvUI profiles, my friend lost only his weakauras, I lost both and some other settings on top. It can happen with any addon that has custom setting as long as something goes wrong with your WTF folder.įor example then friend I talked about in the first response, he “only” lost his weakauras since he hadn’t been using ElvUI at the time, and as you can see it can happen to either one. When I lost my ElvUI profiles, I also lost all of my weakauras and some addons settings have reset. This UI will arrange your interface to be more flexible and practical. As such, youll only ever have to update ElvUI and not worry too much about its individual components.

It completely replaces the default Blizzard UI at every level with a new and better interface. > If installing a secend time on an other charachter, skip the Addons section of the installer and copy them mannually in game. GennUI installation should pop up, just follow the steps.

Skip ElvUI and ElvUI Shadow & Light installation with the 'Skip Install' button if promped. Not to mention this is not an issue exclusive to ElvUI. ElvUI - Mists of Pandaria (5.4.8) ElvUI is a full UI replacement. How to install:-Download and extract GennUI, ElvUI, ElvUI S&L to your Addons folder. This is only the second case including mine that I’m seeing since I started using ElvUI in early Legion. The chance of it happening is extremely low and can be entirely mitigated by backing up your settings. And that is the reason why i do not use EvlUI … it changes so many things so it is hard to see what went wrong.

Elvui update fucked up settings