Gamers often face the issue of running out of storage on their computers due to the large size of game files. However, moving games to an external hard drive can solve this problem. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Firstly, connect the external hard drive to the computer using a USB, Thunderbolt or Firewire cable. Then, create a folder on the external hard drive and name it something like “Games” or “Steam Games”.
Next, move the game files from your computer’s hard drive to the external hard drive. To do this, the steps may vary depending on the platform used to play games, but for Steam and Epic Games, follow the instructions given below:
For Steam:
- Open Steam and click on the Library tab.
- Right-click on the game and select Properties.
- Click on the Local Files tab and select Move Install Folder.
- Choose the folder on the external hard drive and click Move Folder.
For Epic Games:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher and click on the Library tab.
- Click on the three dots next to the game and select Move.
- Choose the folder on the external hard drive and click Move.
Once the game files are moved to the external hard drive, update the game settings to point to the new location. For Steam and Epic Games, the general steps are given below:
For Steam:
- Open Steam and click on the Library tab.
- Right-click on the game and select Properties.
- Click on the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Files.
For Epic Games:
- Open the Epic Games Launcher and click on the Library tab.
- Click on the three dots next to the game and select Verify.
It’s important to backup important game data before moving the game files and follow the instructions carefully to avoid any issues. With these simple steps, you can easily move your games to an external hard drive and free up space on your computer’s hard drive.