# Importing a site exported from LocalWP doesn't work on Windows **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** windows, site-export, site-import, mac\ **Created:** [August 14, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/importing-a-site-exported-from-localwp-doesnt-work-on-windows/38580 "2023-08-14T16:01:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/importing-a-site-exported-from-localwp-doesnt-work-on-windows/38580/2 "2023-08-15T14:58:47Z")
Hi @MikeAtHanson! There might be something in the export file that is confusing Local when it tries to re-import it. You might have to open the file and reduce it down to the essentials (wp-content and sql). > [@Can't import zips from export that Local created!](https://community.localwp.com/t/cant-import-zips-from-export-that-local-created/38546/4): > > I created a zip file with the bare minimums and got it to launch in Local. Problem is that every link is a 404. The admin interface seems to be alright, and the front page loads with all the correct images/CSS/etc. But if I click on anything, it gives me a 404. On top of that, if I try to update a post or page, I get an error that says “Updating failed. The response is not a valid JSON response.” EDIT: I solved this by going to the Permalinks section in Settings and simply clicking “Save” - whi… This is something we are looking into as it definitely could be a bit more seamless. Let us know if you’re still having any trouble! --- _[View the full topic](https://community.localwp.com/t/importing-a-site-exported-from-localwp-doesnt-work-on-windows/38580)._