How to Easily Copy Steam Games to an External Hard Drive
Learn how to efficiently move your Steam games to an external hard drive with this step-by-step guide.
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To copy Steam games to an external hard drive, follow these steps: 1. Open Steam and go to 'Settings' > 'Downloads' > 'Steam Library Folders'. 2. Click 'Add Library Folder' and select your external hard drive. 3. Close the settings and navigate to the game in your Steam library. 4. Right-click the game, go to 'Properties' > 'Local Files' and click 'Move Install Folder'. 5. Choose the new folder on your external hard drive and click 'Move Folder'.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I play Steam games from an external hard drive? Yes, you can play Steam games directly from an external hard drive once they are properly moved and installed.
- What is the best external hard drive for Steam games? A fast external SSD is recommended for the best performance, but any external hard drive with sufficient space will work.
- Will moving games to an external hard drive remove them from my library? No, moving games will not remove them from your library; they will still be accessible through your Steam account.
- How do I set up a new Steam library folder on an external drive? Open Steam, go to Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders, click 'Add Library Folder', and select your external drive.