The game files must be in the SteamApps folder in order to function. Since Steam relies on the game files residing in the SteamApps folder, your game files cannot be moved outside of this folder. (I use a NAS as primary storage for my steam library and copy game files to my Rig as needed for LAN parties, etc.Steam installs to the following folder by default:įiles for games installed on Steam are stored in the following folder:ĭuring the installation of Steam, you have the option to install Steam to a location other than the default. When you run the game it will need to "verify" the game files, which does take some times depending on the speed of your drive. If you are just transferring the game's installation files. When it’s done, you should be able to play the game as usual." Instead of re-downloading the game (which could take hours), Steam will detect the existing files there and make any necessary minor changes. In the “Choose location” dropdown, choose the Steam folder on your new hard drive. When that’s done, click the Install button to re-install the game. This will uninstall the game from its original location. Open Steam, right-click on the game you’re moving, and select “Delete Local Content”. “Borderlands 2”, to the new steamapps/commonfolder you created in step 2.
You’ll likely find it in steamapps/common. Head to your current Steam folder and find the folder for the game you want to move. Then, create a folder in steamapps called common. Navigate to your new Steam library folder and create a new folder within it called steamapps. Head to Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders and click “Add Library Folder”. If you’re on Steam, you’ll need to do it through Steam. If you’re using Steam:Ĭreate a folder in the new location where you’ll store your games.
You just have to perform the right steps in the right order. The Article say's (Method 2) "If you’d prefer not to download extra software, you don’t have to-both Steam and Origin have ways to “detect” installed games after you’ve moved them. Need your suggestions, Thank you so much for checking this out. *also encountered an error "Please insert disk 1" on a backup that took me 4 hours waiting. I've been using the Steam's Backup/Restore process which takes a lot of time/patience. I just want to know if this method of transferring Steam Games from one PC to another still works.
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