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Possible to transfer games from one pc to another without re-downloading?
My Windows 10 PC is retired and there are more than 100 games on this computer. I don't want to redownload the games as it could take days to complete and some of the apps are very large (more than 1...
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Using the built-in backup and restore feature of game launchers is one of the safest ways to transfer games from one PC to another without re-downloading. Since the process is officially supported by platforms like Steam and Epic Games, the launcher can recognize existing game files and simply verify them instead of downloading everything again.
This method works even for older or non-launcher games.
How to transfer games from one pc to another without re-downloading
- Copy the game’s install folder from the old PC
- Place it in the same directory on the new PC
- Let the launcher “detect” or “verify” the files instead of downloading
Where this works best
- Steam: Backup/Restore or “Install → Detect existing files”
- Epic Games: Start install → Pause → Replace folder → Resume
- Battle.net / Ubisoft / EA App: Scan existing files