Use a basic bat to relocate games or folders [Easy method for transferring files from SSD to HDD]
Use a basic bat to relocate games or folders [Easy method for transferring files from SSD to HDD]
I've relied on steam mover for transferring games after installing an SSD, but it doesn't handle features like origin or uplay. I've created a simple batch file myself and made adjustments for you. The goal is to relocate programs or files while making Steam believe they remain in place. Just edit two lines in the script: set moveFrom to your original folder and moveTo to your new location. Remember, don't include spaces after the colon in the path and avoid quotation marks around directory names. Important: the script works perfectly if you're careful with the paths. Updates will still function normally without any changes. Just follow the instructions carefully.
You also have the option to transfer data between different storage devices. It isn't limited to moving from HDD to SDD or vice versa; you can switch between HDD and hard drives or even a floppy disk. As long as there are programs that rely on it, everything should function perfectly 100%.
I’ve tried something comparable, but it lets you securely archive all your files in one click to a 7-Zip archive on your backup drive—without needing the command prompt. Why invest in a dedicated backup tool when basic .bat and .vbs scripts can achieve the same result?
You're looking to keep things organized without using up too much space on your SSD. The script handles this by relocating game files to a preferred location, ensuring Steam, Uplay, or other services recognize them correctly through symbolic links. Everyone stays in sync.
These backup tools are really aimed at folks who aren’t tech-savvy, especially those without extra hard drives or storage options. You can handle everything on your own. Dropbox isn’t perfect, but many of these backup services come with poor quality.
I chose the .bat/.vbs unattended approach because it worked better than other methods. However, it caused significant issues with older systems that had limited file compression speeds (the Celeron M at 1.6GHz couldn't reach 1MB per second).