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Concerns about reinstalling Windows OS

Concerns about reinstalling Windows OS

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john_zilla
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07-06-2016, 07:20 AM
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I'm on Windows 10 now. I've installed my games on a local drive D, with the OS on C:. After formatting C: and reinstalling the OS, I still can't play the games from D. Could you let me know when I might be able to access them again? Thanks.
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john_zilla
07-06-2016, 07:20 AM #1

I'm on Windows 10 now. I've installed my games on a local drive D, with the OS on C:. After formatting C: and reinstalling the OS, I still can't play the games from D. Could you let me know when I might be able to access them again? Thanks.

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07-06-2016, 09:23 AM
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When games reside on another drive, save files might be in the user’s documents folder. If using Steam, Valve typically stores saves in the cloud. Remember, you’ll still need to reset your library defaults during a fresh Windows setup so the program can locate older games without reinstalling them.
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07-06-2016, 09:23 AM #2

When games reside on another drive, save files might be in the user’s documents folder. If using Steam, Valve typically stores saves in the cloud. Remember, you’ll still need to reset your library defaults during a fresh Windows setup so the program can locate older games without reinstalling them.

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Askatal
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07-08-2016, 09:15 AM
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Using Steam with a virtual machine often requires reinstalling it and specifying your game library. Standalone titles may not function properly because they rely on registry data and saved files that disappear when you switch environments.
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Askatal
07-08-2016, 09:15 AM #3

Using Steam with a virtual machine often requires reinstalling it and specifying your game library. Standalone titles may not function properly because they rely on registry data and saved files that disappear when you switch environments.

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runner123467
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07-10-2016, 12:17 AM
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Displaying your Steam games folder on D: lets it identify all required games.
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runner123467
07-10-2016, 12:17 AM #4

Displaying your Steam games folder on D: lets it identify all required games.

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07-17-2016, 08:42 AM
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You don’t need a Steam account to access your game save files. You can transfer the save folder directly into your documents. After the new operating system is installed, you should be able to import them again. It should work as expected.
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Christina3656
07-17-2016, 08:42 AM #5

You don’t need a Steam account to access your game save files. You can transfer the save folder directly into your documents. After the new operating system is installed, you should be able to import them again. It should work as expected.

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07-20-2016, 02:27 AM
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I also saved it, as some games don’t allow cloud saves by default.
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EnfotoX
07-20-2016, 02:27 AM #6

I also saved it, as some games don’t allow cloud saves by default.

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07-20-2016, 03:39 AM
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Ensure everything is handled properly; incorrect steps won’t affect the save file in-game. You can begin a fresh game and create a new save file, then locate its location and update it with your data from the D: drive.
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Nani100
07-20-2016, 03:39 AM #7

Ensure everything is handled properly; incorrect steps won’t affect the save file in-game. You can begin a fresh game and create a new save file, then locate its location and update it with your data from the D: drive.

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