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Shift heat through hidden channels without altering the game state.

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babamanga04
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03-17-2025, 09:12 PM
#1
I initially assumed Steam would work on my SSD, so I transferred it to my HDD. Now that I have a new HDD, it reminded me of my error and I want to fix it. How can I transfer the Steam app to my SSD while keeping all my games intact? Also, I’ve heard from Linus that HDDs slow down when full. Since I just filled my HDD with Steam games and ordered another, should I spread them out for better speed? Is there a way to do this without re-downloading everything?
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babamanga04
03-17-2025, 09:12 PM #1

I initially assumed Steam would work on my SSD, so I transferred it to my HDD. Now that I have a new HDD, it reminded me of my error and I want to fix it. How can I transfer the Steam app to my SSD while keeping all my games intact? Also, I’ve heard from Linus that HDDs slow down when full. Since I just filled my HDD with Steam games and ordered another, should I spread them out for better speed? Is there a way to do this without re-downloading everything?

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YummyGummy_
Member
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03-17-2025, 09:28 PM
#2
Remove Steam and reinstall it in your preferred location. It won’t erase the games. Just follow the instructions carefully.
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YummyGummy_
03-17-2025, 09:28 PM #2

Remove Steam and reinstall it in your preferred location. It won’t erase the games. Just follow the instructions carefully.

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xp37
Member
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03-28-2025, 04:48 PM
#3
Explore "SteamMover" by Killswitch49. Leave the original location and launch Steam Mover in a new folder. The program establishes a connection between your current path and its previous one. Steam remains unaffected, but your files move to another drive. You don’t have to keep SM running—just run it once, choose the game, wait for the transfer, then play. It’s also reversible!
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xp37
03-28-2025, 04:48 PM #3

Explore "SteamMover" by Killswitch49. Leave the original location and launch Steam Mover in a new folder. The program establishes a connection between your current path and its previous one. Steam remains unaffected, but your files move to another drive. You don’t have to keep SM running—just run it once, choose the game, wait for the transfer, then play. It’s also reversible!

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knevin246
Member
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03-28-2025, 10:58 PM
#4
It also functions for origin titles, likely supporting Ubicrap's Uplay. Essentially, it relocates the games and creates a symbolic link to them.
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knevin246
03-28-2025, 10:58 PM #4

It also functions for origin titles, likely supporting Ubicrap's Uplay. Essentially, it relocates the games and creates a symbolic link to them.

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xXChrisPvPzXx
Member
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04-19-2025, 06:44 AM
#5
And how do i move steam to my ssd?
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xXChrisPvPzXx
04-19-2025, 06:44 AM #5

And how do i move steam to my ssd?

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Kieshy_
Junior Member
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04-23-2025, 05:06 AM
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For games only, use SteamMover. To install Steam, copy steam.exe and the apps folder to a location like C:\Games\Steam on your SSD, then run Steam.exe to auto-install there.
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Kieshy_
04-23-2025, 05:06 AM #6

For games only, use SteamMover. To install Steam, copy steam.exe and the apps folder to a location like C:\Games\Steam on your SSD, then run Steam.exe to auto-install there.