How to Transfer Steam Saves to an External Hard Drive: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily transfer your Steam game saves to an external hard drive with our simple step-by-step guide.
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To transfer Steam saves to an external hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Open Steam and go to ‘Steam Library Folders’ in Settings. 2. Right-click the game you want to move, then select ‘Properties’ > ‘Local Files’ > ‘Move Install Folder’. 3. Choose the external hard drive as the destination. 4. Alternatively, navigate to the game's save directory (usually in Documents or AppData) and manually copy the save files to your external hard drive. These steps ensure that your game progress is safely backed up.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I transfer my Steam saves to any external hard drive? Yes, as long as the external hard drive is compatible with your PC and has enough storage space for your game saves.
- What happens to my Steam saves if I uninstall a game? If you uninstall a game, your local saves may be deleted unless you have backed them up to an external hard drive or cloud storage.
- How do I locate the save files for my Steam games? Save files are usually found in the game's directory under Documents or AppData. You can also check the Steam support page for specific game locations.
- Is there an automatic way to back up Steam saves? Steam offers cloud saving for many games. Make sure this feature is enabled in your game settings for automatic backups.