How to Transfer Steam Games to Another Computer

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Honestly, just grab an external hard drive, copy your SteamApps folder (usually located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam) from the old PC to the same location on the new one. Then, install Steam, log in, and voila! Most games should recognize the existing files and not re-download them.

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RollingHank·7 months ago

Super easy! Just install Steam on the new computer, log in with your account, and you can download any of your games directly from your library. No need to worry about transferring files manually. Steam keeps it all in the cloud for you.

RuingMite·7 months ago

Re-downloading games on a new PC is pure pain with slow internet. Always use an external HDD/SSD to transfer. Quickest and safest way, in my experience.

AlightingTang·7 months ago

People overcomplicate this. Just re-download your games. Sure, it might take some time, but it's the cleanest way to get your games onto a new PC. No fuss with potential file mix-ups or data corruption. Keep it simple.

RatingLink·7 months ago

I've done the external drive method. Works like a charm if you don't want to re-download, especially with slow internet. Just remember to check the game directories if there are any issues.

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