HELP - migrating files.

[dooom]

Heyo

 

I currently have DCS installed on a 250GB Samsung EVO SSD. its no longer big enough for my modules and maps so I bought a 1Tb Samsung QVO SSD.

 

My question is this:

Should i just drag ad drop the install over to by TB drive once its installed or should I install the drive, rename my saved games folder and reinstall the game and all the maps/modules?

 

a Reinstall feels like a headache - would just copying the install over work just as well?

 

Thanks for help.

[LucShep]

Drag and drop (copy/paste) the whole DCS installation will work just fine, no need for reinstall. (done it for a few times, never a problem)

 

The game will fire up just the same.

 

PS: don't forget to backup (or put back) saves from the "C:\Users\'YourName'\SavedGames" folder, which the game reads from as well.

Edited October 2, 2020 by LucShep

[hansangb]

If you're keeping windows on the same (old) drive, you don't have to mess with the Saved Games folder. You can just copy the Eagle Dynamics folder from your old drive to new. And update any shortcuts on the desktop/start menu.

 

That's it.

[dooom]

Thanks!

[JCook]

I have a somewhat similar question. I have both the open beta and DCS World 2.5 installations on one SSD - the D drive, which is now too full to do any updates or add the new A10C II. I have several other SSD with plenty of room. I would like to just move the Open Beta installation to another SSD - the F drive. Can I just cut the Open Beta installation folder and paste it to another drive?

 

Assuming this is a correct way to move it - Are there any OS or DCS settings that need to change with a move like that?

 

Thanks for any info

[hansangb]

I have a somewhat similar question. I have both the open beta and DCS World 2.5 installations on one SSD - the D drive, which is now too full to do any updates or add the new A10C II. I have several other SSD with plenty of room. I would like to just move the Open Beta installation to another SSD - the F drive. Can I just cut the Open Beta installation folder and paste it to another drive?

 

Assuming this is a correct way to move it - Are there any OS or DCS settings that need to change with a move like that?

 

Thanks for any info

 

Yes, you can just grab one or the other and copy it to another SSD. Then delete the original folder after comparing files to make sure everything moved OK. You don't need to do this, but it's a habit of mine.

 

You don't have to change anything since the SAVED GAMES folder will stay on the original C: (the disk with the OS) drive.

[JCook]

Thanks - I'll give it a try. Just bought the A10C II and wanted to make some room for it.

[dooom]

- does the SATA speed really matter? i have an older drive and only have a SATA 3GBps open.

[Glide]

Dooom, no, speed is fine.