Moving steam file from programs files (x86) to programs files

All Discussions > Steam Forums > Help and Tips > Topic Details

Suspeq Dec 31, 2016 @ 10:54pm

The reason why I want to do this is because I want my game to run on 64bit instead of 32bit. Is there a way I could do this? Was thinking about copy and paste but had a feeling it wasn't going to be a good idea.

< >

Showing 1-14 of 14 comments

Hamzer the Conqueror (of lands) Dec 31, 2016 @ 10:57pm

Why not? Isn't it just a folder? I could be horribly wrong but I don't see anything wrong with it

Suspeq Dec 31, 2016 @ 11:06pm

I've got an issue in a game and I'm going through what I can to fix the problem. If I could move the file to the 64bit folder, the game would run on 64bit (if it isn't already) instead of 32bit.

chiefputsilao✖️ping Dec 31, 2016 @ 11:09pm

do backup of game using steam client to backup folder.
delete the x86 game using steam client.
restore the game from the backup folder to folder of choice using steam client.

Suspeq Dec 31, 2016 @ 11:23pm

Thanks dude, hopefully all is well after

jkl2k2 Jan 1, 2017 @ 12:41am

I'm pretty sure they're just folder names. Whether the actual files/executables are 64-bit is a different story.

Snapjak Jan 1, 2017 @ 12:48am

Don't bother moving them from x86 to the regular. If you want to move it somewhere, move it out of program files altogether.

You seem to be under the impression that a game won't run in 64-bit if it's sitting in the x86 folder. This is incorrect. It just needs to be launched from an actual 64 bit executable.

WarmedxMints Jan 1, 2017 @ 12:56am

The folder the games are in doesn't make any odds. What does though is you need a 64bit OS to run games in 64bit and the games have to support it. Plenty of games are 32bit applications and there is nothing you can do to change that.

Seven7 Jan 1, 2017 @ 1:30am

it's absolutely useless
move steam to c:\steam or another disk \ partition instead - you solve most problems "disk write error"

C2Dan88 Jan 1, 2017 @ 1:57am

It will make no difference by moving your game from /program files (x86) to /program files.

If the application you use is 64bit it will run in 64bit no matter where the file is installed to.

Suspeq Jan 1, 2017 @ 5:00pm

Transferred the folder and nothing changed, still the same issue. Thanks yall tho

#10

The Giving One Jan 1, 2017 @ 5:03pm

Originally posted by Snapjak:
Don't bother moving them from x86 to the regular. If you want to move it somewhere, move it out of program files altogether..

THIS....this right here is the correct answer.

Moving a Steam Installation and Games

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7418-YUBN-8129

Originally posted by Seven7:
it's absolutely useless
move steam to c:\steam or another disk \ partition instead - you solve most problems "disk write error"

As well as this....this is correct.

Last edited by The Giving One; Jan 1, 2017 @ 5:04pm

#11

Suspeq Jan 1, 2017 @ 5:24pm

The issue is much more complicated than a disk write error. It's a persistent color blind issue. I've created a new discussion in hope to have to resolved.

#12

The Giving One Jan 1, 2017 @ 5:26pm

Originally posted by ww:
The issue is much more complicated than a disk write error. It's a persistent color blind issue. I've created a new discussion in hope to have to resolved.

Well, moving Steam is easy.

Backup/save steamapps.
Uninstall Steam.
Reboot your PC.
Reinstall Steam in new location.
Drag in the backup of steamapps. Done. Simple and easy -peasy.