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Hello,

I've been working on a video for youtube that is "due" tomorrow. I had about a half hour left and my laptop crashed. Cannot get it started unless I go into safe mode.

I tried to start DR 15.3 (the version I am using) in safe mode, but it won't load past the fairlight section.
Is there a way to use DR in safe mode?

if that is not an option, I would like to find the project file and transfer it over to my desktop and try finishing the video over there. But I did some research and it seems it is not as easy as grabbing one file from a folder?

The FAQs list where the disk database is located depending on OS and resolve version

If you're using the default database with Resolve, see this FAQ for the location. Otherwise, search in File Explorer for a folder called "Resolve Projects" to find your disk database path.

Please note that before starting on the insturctions below, ensure that your Resolve versions match - or your Desktop has a more recent version.

Copy the folder above "Resolve Projects" as a whole to the desktop (to let's say C:/Users/Jim/My Resolve DBs/).
Now the following path should be present:
C:/Users/Jim/My Resolve DBs/Resolve Disk Database/Resolve Projects/Users/guest/Projects/

In this computer, from the project manager, enable the left tab and select "New Database" (at the bottom).
The dialog shows options to connect or create - choose Connect.
Add a name - say "jim_laptop".
Add the path above "Resolve Projects" - here: C:/Users/Jim/My Resolve DBs/Resolve Disk Database/.
Click Connect.

You may be prompted to update the database - after which you should see your projects.

thank you! I found it under here:

Windows: C:\Users\<your user name>\AppData\Local\Roaming\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve\Resolve Disk Database