How do I change my download location on Origin?

How do I change where my Origin games are downloaded?

Can I install Origin on D drive?

Go to Origin > Application Settings > Installs & Saves > Change folder. Create a new Origin Games folder on the D drive and set the new game folder as the new game library location.

Where does Origin save game files?

The default location is a folder named Origin User Files created under current user's Documents folder.

Does uninstalling Origin games delete saves?

Yes it will just stay in the 'My Games' section in Origin client. Regarding the game saves, you should get a prompt when uninstalling the game whether you wish to remove or keep game saves.

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Can I move Origin to another drive?

Alternatively, you can go to the location Origin is installed to already (it defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin) and simply cut and paste it to your SSD.

Can I download my Origin games on another computer?

The Origin license must first be deactivated from the original computer and then the license can be reactivated on the new computer by using the same Product Key.

Can you download Origin on two computers?

You can run Origin on up to two of your computers. For both computers, a license must be obtained from the OriginLab website, using a licensing wizard provided by Origin. You have up to seven days from the first Origin start-up to complete this licensing process.

Why can't Origin save games in root directory?

Are you facing "Origin cannot save games in a root directory" error? Origin doesn't allow installing in a root directory as that may lead to uninstalling unintended files when removing Origin.

Will I lose Sims if I uninstall Origin?

Re: If I Uninstall Origin will all of my Sims 4 files be deleted? No, your Sims 4 files will be safe when you delete the origin client. The uninstallation of the Origin client will not remove local save game files and will certainly not delete online saves. You will be completely safe!

Can I delete Origin and still play Sims?

If you uninstall the Origin client from your computer, you won't be able to play any games or content downloaded until you reinstall it. This also means that you risk removing files that validate whether your games have the latest patch content and more.

Are Origin saves in the cloud?

Go to your Game Library in Origin. Right-click on your game. Click Game Properties. Click Cloud Saves.

Does Origin need to be installed on C drive?

No. It can run on any drive.

Is it OK to download games to D drive?

Works fine. You can even install apps (including games) on an external drive, provided you always reconnect it to the same PC, with the same drive letter.

Does Origin need to be installed on C drive?

No. It can run on any drive.

Can I download Sims to my hard drive?

The answer is yes you can install and play games on a portable hard disk drive but there are a few downsides. 1. The speed of the hard disk drive - some portable hdds are only 5200rpm which means they don't load as fast as a normal internal computer hdd, most internal drives now are 7200rpm standard.

How do I manually install Origin?

How do I move Sims 4 Origin to external hard drive?

Create a folder on the external, called whatever you want. Open your Origin game library, right-click on the Sims 4 icon, and select Move Game, then choose the folder you created. Origin will do the rest, but it's still a good idea to repair (in the same right-click menu) when it's done.

Should I put Sims 4 on SSD or HDD?

Any app will load much faster on an SSD than an HDD, although live play (between loading screens) will be the same on any kind of drive. The only good reason to get a large HDD is that it's so much cheaper than an equivalent SSD, and some people need the storage. But if you don't, you can skip it.

Why is Sims downloading from one drive?

@Devildan76 If you've synced the contents of Documents with OneDrive, your computer may be downloading or syncing the files when you try to play, hence the error message. Please either disable OneDrive entirely or prevent it from automatically syncing Documents.

Should I install games on C drive or D drive?

Using the D drive for games is recommended, as the C drive contains system data and operating system files. Any loss to the system causes a loss of the C drive data, which causes a loss of game data stored in it. If games are saved on the C drive, the drive will turn slow, affecting the system's performance.