Has anyone used Gamesave Manager before?

[Nhabi]

I've been asking questions about how to back up saves recently. What I want to know is a way to make sure that I don't lose, say, a 100+ hour Skyrim save file when I update my motherboard.

I've been told you could just put it on a large enough USB otherwise to use this program, GSM. Has anyone used it before, and does it do what it implies in an easy to use manner? I want to be able to keep my game saves, at least a few of them, without major issues with attempting to use them again. I'm not concerned about having to redownload a game, I just want to be able to keep my game saves.

[ReBoot]

Skyrim uses Steam cloud. No need to backup saces manually.

[spoof]

yes it is easy to use , I gave it a test last week I don't need it.

just check the FAQ on the website it makes it clear enough.
http://www.gamesave-manager.com/?s=support&c=backup

[Nhabi]

Oh, wow, I totally blanked on the Steam cloud. I was reading somewhere in the forums, no link sorry, in which someone was having problems using the Steam cloud to back up the actual saves.

All I need is to make sure I don't lose that save data. So if the Steam cloud works, that'll do for now since I don't have too many games I'm concerned about.

[ReBoot]

Originally posted by Carino:

All I need is to make sure I don't lose that save data. So if the Steam cloud works, that'll do for now since I don't have too many games I'm concerned about.

Unless you mess it up and a program you've installed messed it up, you can rely on it.

[spoof]

can't back up too much.
i would just back them up manual if it is just one game.+ coud is a win.

[ReBoot]

Originally posted by spoof:

can't back up too much.

Except all of the game save data.

[Nhabi]

Originally posted by ReBoot:

Originally posted by Carino:

All I need is to make sure I don't lose that save data. So if the Steam cloud works, that'll do for now since I don't have too many games I'm concerned about.

Unless you mess it up and a program you've installed messed it up, you can rely on it.

Yeah, my main concern is just a few game saves. I'm getting a new mobo, and reinstalling my OS, and I just need to be sure that it is going to work beforehand.

[spoof]

Originally posted by ReBoot:

Originally posted by spoof:

can't back up too much.

Except all of the game save data.

I don't get that one at all.

[ReBoot]

Originally posted by spoof:

Originally posted by ReBoot:

Except all of the game save data.

I don't get that one at all.

It backs up save data. That's what it does. It doesn't back up too much.

[spoof]

whatever that was not the point of those words.
ill just ignore it.

[Nhabi]

...just so long as it works.

[TeKraken]

Originally posted by Carino:

...just so long as it works.

It does. I think there may have been an issue when trying to restore saves using different versions of the program... pretty sure that's covered in the faq on the GSM site.

[Ineffable Anathema]

I never trust any game's internal save system, Steam cloud, or game saving program. I always do manual backups of each game save I have that I care about. Been burned far too many times by other systems. My save folders on the desktop never fail me as long as I know where to put the saves should they get corrupted or lost. :)

Finding the save locations is another matter, it can be a pain in the tush.

[TeKraken]

Originally posted by Ineffable Anathema:

Finding the save locations is another matter, it can be a pain in the tush.

You could just use this program to locate the files, then back them up manually yourself.

[Nhabi]

Originally posted by Ineffable Anathema:

I never trust any game's internal save system, Steam cloud, or game saving program. I always do manual backups of each game save I have that I care about. Been burned far too many times by other systems. My save folders on the desktop never fail me as long as I know where to put the saves should they get corrupted or lost. :)

Finding the save locations is another matter, it can be a pain in the tush.

Yeah, I could do this as well as Steam Cloud. I'll be basically wiping my system so, just anything that gives me the few saves I want. I won't cry about it if I do happen to lose my data, but, it'd be nicer if it worked!