Discussing Steam's approach to transferring games from SSD to HD

TheGamingKid05
Junior Member

10-25-2023, 12:25 AM

Steam supports moving games between storage options without damaging files. You can keep your games on the SSD for quick access and switch them to the HD when needed, ensuring smooth performance and data integrity.

TheGamingKid05

10-25-2023, 12:25 AM #1

cto976
Member

10-26-2023, 01:48 AM

You can configure two distinct folders. Navigate to settings>downloads and create a new folder on your SSD if needed.

cto976

10-26-2023, 01:48 AM #2

You can configure two distinct folders. Navigate to settings>downloads and create a new folder on your SSD if needed.

eskzz
Posting Freak

909

10-26-2023, 03:06 AM

I moved my CS Go folder onto the SSD earlier today. It was straightforward, but I had to inform Steam about the location and initiate the download process. The game located itself, verified the files, and confirmed installation.

eskzz

10-26-2023, 03:06 AM #3

Garrett_Odlam
Member

124

10-26-2023, 11:01 AM

I handle this regularly using three 120GB SSDs and a 1TB HDD. Just assign one SteamLibrary per storage type (one on each drive) and then copy everything over. I haven’t experienced any file corruption. All your saves remain secure in the Documents folder, either under My Games or within the game directory itself.

Garrett_Odlam

10-26-2023, 11:01 AM #4

ExlonTrantos
Member

215

10-26-2023, 05:10 PM

Created two separate steam libraries.

ExlonTrantos

10-26-2023, 05:10 PM #5

Created two separate steam libraries.

Ngiam_x
Junior Member

11-03-2023, 04:05 AM

Generally, you can relocate the game folder to another drive and inform Steam of the new location. It may need to re-download some files, but it should function. A better option is using a tool such as SteamTool Library Manager.

Ngiam_x

11-03-2023, 04:05 AM #6

TheSymbiote
Member

11-21-2023, 02:07 PM

Steam recently supports using several drives at once. I wasn't aware of this feature. How do game files actually move across the drives?

TheSymbiote

11-21-2023, 02:07 PM #7

Steam recently supports using several drives at once. I wasn't aware of this feature. How do game files actually move across the drives?

igna777
Junior Member

11-28-2023, 06:43 PM

Steam will... detect the game instantly and add it to your list without any prompts.

igna777

11-28-2023, 06:43 PM #8

Steam will... detect the game instantly and add it to your list without any prompts.

RM123
Member

195

11-29-2023, 01:04 AM

Check your message. Or just transfer the folder to the secondary drive and Steam will reinstall it.

RM123

11-29-2023, 01:04 AM #9

Check your message. Or just transfer the folder to the secondary drive and Steam will reinstall it.