Please help to find database location on Windows 8.1 drive

I have been working on a project for weeks and never actually imported since it autosaved on my computer. For some reason, I thought Resolve saved these files like traditional programs and I never thought to look for them since it was always there when I open up the software.

Sadly, the computer with the software and project died. The computer no longer turns on, so I took out the HDD and have access to the files using an USB enclosure. I am still looking through all the files and have no idea where I can find the saved project. From what I am reading, Resolve saves it in some sort of DB? I've read that mac users can probably find this file in their library folders or something. Does anyone know how I would be able to find and transfer the important files onto my new computer?

Thanks!

[Peter Chamberlain]

I’ve ammeded your post title to make it clearer for someone to see and assist.

Also hope your new pc has Win10, not 8.

You could search your drive for files that exist inside the Resolve database and then go to containing folder. For example you could search for
DeliverPresetList.xml
HiddenView.xml
User.db

Once you find the folder copy to a new drive, in resolve New Database, select folder, Add
Hope you get lucky..

- and be sure to turn on Show hidden files and folders in the explorer view options

It's in

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C:\ProgramData\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Support\Resolve Disk Database\Resolve Projects\User\<yourUserName>\