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Technical Guide • 4 min read
How to Transfer PC Game Save Files to a New Computer
Step-by-step tutorial on migrating local save files, handling Steam Cloud conflicts, and verifying folder permissions.
1
Locate the Save Directory on the Old PC
Use our PC Game Save Finder to locate the exact save folder for your game. Check both AppData and Documents.
2
Copy the Entire Folder to a USB Drive
Always copy the full game container folder rather than individual files to preserve profile indexes and timestamp headers.
3
Launch the Game Once on the New PC
Before pasting your old save, install and run the game once on the new PC to allow the engine to generate required registry keys and default directory hierarchies.
4
Paste and Overwrite
Close the game completely, navigate to the newly created save directory on the new PC, and paste your backed-up files.
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