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Backing up the game
My PC is due for a complete reformat.
I have a decent internet connection but nothing incredible so re-downloading is something I'd rather not have to go through.
Is there any ''official'' way of backing up the game on my external HDD? I can't seem to find any.
Or will the launcher recognize the game if I simply copy/paste everything once it's been re-installed on my PC after the reformat?
I have a decent internet connection but nothing incredible so re-downloading is something I'd rather not have to go through.
Is there any ''official'' way of backing up the game on my external HDD? I can't seem to find any.
Or will the launcher recognize the game if I simply copy/paste everything once it's been re-installed on my PC after the reformat?
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wrlifeboil✭✭✭✭✭I haven't read any official ZOS guidance on how to backup the game. I have moved the Zenimax Online game file subdirectory to another partition and ran the game with no problem. Since you are wiping the disk, you should also save the Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/ subdirectory which contain your config and settings files.
Still the safest option would be to backup the image of the disk.0 -
Beldorr✭✭✭I've made backups in the past which have saved me from a complete reinstall. If you recall when the repair button popped up a few weeks ago and started downloading the entire game again due to the launcher not recognizing which version you have.
You can copy the entire directory to another location to back it up. Your backup won’t get patched. So the older your backup is, the longer it will take to restore from backup and patch to current version.
C:\Program Files (x86) \ Zenimax Online
To: external Drive
You can also test the copy by running the .exe file in the sub directory \ Elder Scrolls Online \ Game \ Client \ eso.exe
You should be able to run the game from both locations after the backup. If you wanted to move the game to another location you will just need to update your shortcuts / startup scripts to the launcher which is one under the Zenimax Online folder.
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