How to Copy Steam Game Files to Another Location
Learn how to easily copy your Steam game files to a different location for seamless gaming.
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Yes, you can copy Steam game files to another location. Simply navigate to your Steam library folder, typically found in `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common`. Copy the game's folder to your desired location. To play, install Steam on the new machine and move the copied game folder into the same directory structure before launching Steam.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I copy Steam games to an external hard drive? Yes, you can copy Steam games to an external hard drive by following the same steps and ensuring the drive is connected before launching Steam.
- Will I lose my game progress if I copy files? No, your game progress is saved within your Steam account, and copying game files will not affect it.
- How do I find my Steam library folder? Your Steam library folder is typically located at `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common`. You can change the installation location in Steam settings.
- Do I need to reinstall Steam to play copied games? You need to install Steam on the new machine, but you do not need to reinstall games if you copy the game folders correctly.