Steam help

rubberduck · 5 Jan 2012 at 17:42

Hi

I have a largish steam directory (who doesn't?) which is of course located on one of my mechanical hard drives. When I try to install Skyrim (for example) it installs to the Steam directory. Is there any way I can move Skyrim (or other steam installs) to my solid state to benefit from quicker load times?

just Scott · 5 Jan 2012 at 17:46

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18249392

Cliste · 5 Jan 2012 at 17:49

Copy your Steamapps folder.

Uninstall Steam, reinstall it onto your SSD. Copy your Steamapps folder to the Steam folder on the SSD and merge anything it asks to be merged.

weyland yutani · 5 Jan 2012 at 17:55

My steamapps folder is 80GB plus two games yet to be downloaded so a 128GB SSD just isn't enough for me with OS/programs to install. I'm waiting untill prices come down for at least 256GB, could be a long wait

Confused · 5 Jan 2012 at 17:57

Ignore the above by Cliste! That will (in a long, convoluted way) move all of your games to your SSD.

Look at the Steam FAQ linked by H2F_Scott, at the section "How do I install Steam to one drive and move games to another?" - either do the manual option, or use one of the two programs linked - GameSave Manager or Steam Mover.