Transferring files between HDD
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Not that easy. Most times games and programs install files into the directory and you cannot just copy and paste the files.
Best way is to redownload the games on your new PC. I always try to get steam games. That way they can hold the files for you.
Best way is to redownload the games on your new PC. I always try to get steam games. That way they can hold the files for you.
- Mar 16, 2013
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Steam games can (usually) be moved between disks.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129
Other games and application, no.
Reinstall.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129
Other games and application, no.
Reinstall.
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Again, this depends on 'what'.
A game install file? An .exe? Sure....move that over, then install.
A game that somehow installs as you download it? No.
We have to recognize the terminology.
Download and install are two different things.
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ohh ok i see what you mean.. i guess it would be an EXE. file.?
say im downloading a game from a torrent (just an example) its 20gb, now i have this folder inside my downloads folder, can i move that folder over from the laptop to the new pc and then install in the new pc? and how would i do that? cause USB wouldnt work right?
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'Just an example' = closing this.
1. Do not torrent games, unless the actual publisher distributes them like that.
2. Since very, very, few do, closing this. Assistance with pirating software is strictly against Form rules.
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