Transferring of Steam folder

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The wok Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:28am

Right, so my Steam Apps is slowly getting out of control and had eaten up 80% of my disk space on the C drive. Is there a way for me to transfer all folder to the D drive without messing up anything/causing any error?

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ReBoot Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:29am

Yes, just move the whole Steam folder.

The wok Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:30am

I see. Anyone tried that before>? Wouldn't want to redownload all of my games.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:32am

ReBoot knows his stuff. trust him.

it wont redownload, only verify the game files on the next launch of the game.

Last edited by cSg|mc-Hotsauce; Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:33am

The wok Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:33am

Alright cool. I'll take ya word.

The HopelessGamer™ Jan 31, 2017 @ 6:54am

Make sure to set the new folder location in Steam settings>downloads>Steam folders.

ReBoot Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:28am

Originally posted by The HopelessGamer™:
Make sure to set the new folder location in Steam settings>downloads>Steam folders.

Don't need to do that when moving the whole Steam folder.
And yes, ive done that before.

The HopelessGamer™ Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:35am

Originally posted by ReBoot:
Originally posted by The HopelessGamer™:
Make sure to set the new folder location in Steam settings>downloads>Steam folders.
Don't need to do that when moving the whole Steam folder.
And yes, ive done that before.

If you move the folder how is it gonna know where you moved it to without setting it's new path?

Macenn Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:48am

It would be much better and safer if you simply uninstall older games you don't play very often. Keeps your library and computer cleaner too.

The HopelessGamer™ Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:50am

Clean your temp folder. Thats a good idea.

Go to Your drive with your os and games on go here; Users, Your pc name, appdata (it may be hidden if so go up to the ribbons and tick show hidden folders) then click on local and find temp. Open it and delete everything in it and empty your recycle bin. Should free up 200gbs depending on the last time you cleaned.

Mine fills up 50gbs every week lol.

Last edited by The HopelessGamer™; Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:55am

ReBoot Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:53am

Originally posted by The HopelessGamer™:
Originally posted by ReBoot:
Don't need to do that when moving the whole Steam folder.
And yes, ive done that before.
If you move the folder how is it gonna know where you moved it to without setting it's new path?

If you keep your games in the Steam folder, Steam knows because the games are in the Steam folder!
The problem you're talking about only appears if you put your games anywhere else.

Last edited by ReBoot; Jan 31, 2017 @ 7:54am

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michaeltibbsjr Jan 31, 2017 @ 8:18am

Can I copy the Steam folder to other PC's on my LAN (to sync all of my downloaded games across all my PCs)?

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Washell Jan 31, 2017 @ 8:39am

Official way:

Steam client -> Settings -> Downloads -> Steam Library Folders -> Create a Library on D:
Right click game in library -> Properties -> Local Files -> Move Install Folder...

Last edited by Washell; Jan 31, 2017 @ 8:39am

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The HopelessGamer™ Jan 31, 2017 @ 1:24pm

Originally posted by Washell:
Official way:
Steam client -> Settings -> Downloads -> Steam Library Folders -> Create a Library on D:
Right click game in library -> Properties -> Local Files -> Move Install Folder...

Exactly what i ssid.

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