Any way I dont have to redownload a game after OS install

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richarda83

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I am going to reinstall windows 8 32 bit, currently I have 64 bit but I only have 2 gigs of ram and its suffering for programs. I would go buy more ram but im broke. I downloaded BF2: Bad company from Origin and Id really like to just put it back into windows after I reinstall windows. Is there any way to do this? DO I just copy game folder onto usb drive, and then click on Setup icon after I transferred the folder onto the new OS. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Thanks for your help guys! I recently found an article by Origin (steam for ea sports), that stated that lately people who download games do not retain their launcher programs thus cannot reinstall the game. However if I copy the game folder, reinstall OS, re download Origin, put the folder BACK into the Origin games folder, OPEN origin, hit download game, it auto downloads to 99%, installs, receives a new verification key they specified, and its all good. I guess copying and pasting a game folder with the launcher app is ez as abc for client servers and just basic installs. Anyhow, after buying new graphics card and power supply i just come to find out that the drivers for the 4000 series dont WORK with windows 8, they dropped...
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Thanks for your help guys! I recently found an article by Origin (steam for ea sports), that stated that lately people who download games do not retain their launcher programs thus cannot reinstall the game. However if I copy the game folder, reinstall OS, re download Origin, put the folder BACK into the Origin games folder, OPEN origin, hit download game, it auto downloads to 99%, installs, receives a new verification key they specified, and its all good. I guess copying and pasting a game folder with the launcher app is ez as abc for client servers and just basic installs. Anyhow, after buying new graphics card and power supply i just come to find out that the drivers for the 4000 series dont WORK with windows 8, they dropped support for them, so all the OTHER problems ive been having now i get to address. Wish me luck with windows 7 tonight lol
 
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