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How do I transfer my GOG games to a new computer?

To move a game, turn to File Explorer and navigate to GOG Galaxy's installation folder, the default being C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games. Right-click on the folder containing the game in question, then cut and paste the folder to your new location—say, D:\Games\GOG—and wait for the files to copy over.
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Can I use my GOG games on another computer?

You can install your GOG games on any PC that YOU OWN.
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How do I transfer my GOG games?

To move a game, navigate to GOG Galaxy's installation folder—the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games—then right-click on the folder containing the game in question. Cut and paste that folder to your new location—say, D:\Games\GOG—and wait for the files to copy over.
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How do I transfer game saves from one computer to another?

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  1. a) Which game are you trying to transfer?
  2. a) On the 1st PC navigate to folder where you have saved game.
  3. b) Note: Your “Games” folder may be named 'MyGames' or something similar.
  4. c) Copy the contents to a portable device (i.e. flash drive).
  5. d) Paste the contents on the 2nd PC in the 'Saves' folder.
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Can you backup GOG games?

How to back up games on GOG Galaxy. Select a game in your library. Click "More," next to install/play. Choose "Backups & goodies".
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How To Transfer Games To New Hard Drive Using GOG Galaxy Tutorial 2021

Do I own my GOG games?

Most software is sold on an "you have a license to use" not on an "you OWN it" basis. GOG doesn't "own" the rights to the vast majority of software it sells. It's basically a retail distributor.
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Does GOG save games on cloud?

Automatic Cloud Saves Syncing

We provide automatic saves syncing in the GOG GALAXY client. This is the easiest way of implementing Cloud Saves without changing the source code of a game and we are integrating such Cloud Saves internally, so there is no need for you to implement any extra features in your code!
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How do I move games to SSD without reinstalling?

Navigate to the "App Migration" transfer mode and click "Start". On the left bar, you need to choose the drive where the games are installed. Next, find the games you want to transfer and tick the box. Since you're going to move the selected games to the SSD, click triangle icon to set the SSD as the target location.
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How do I transfer data from PC to PC?

The process of manually transferring files with an external hard drive is simple:
  1. Connect your device to one PC.
  2. Find the device in your file explorer, then drag the files you want to transfer onto the folder in the hard drive.
  3. Safely eject the hard drive, then connect it to the new PC.
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Can you transfer downloaded games to another account?

Digital game purchases and code redemptions are final, and cannot be transferred to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure that you are logged into the correct Nintendo Account when purchasing or redeeming a game. The game isn't limited to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase.
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Can I move my GOG games to Steam?

You can't. You can add the game's executable as a non-Steam game, but that is about it. You won't get any of the extras you could from buying it on Steam.
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Can I run a GOG game through Steam?

GOG is it's own store so no keys for Steam or any other client are provided. All GOG games though are DRM free so no client is needed you can just download the offline installer and play. You can add a non Steam game to Steam in the tab menu's or you can use GOG Galaxy and link your Steam account to Galaxy.
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Can I connect GOG game to Steam?

GOG officially ends its Steam-import Connect service after years of inactivity. "For a long time nothing really happened there". GOG's Connect service, which let users grab a free copy of a game they already owned on Steam to add their GOG library, is officially no more.
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Can you play GOG games without GOG?

No, you don't need any additional apps or launchers. All games downloaded from GOG are nicely wrapped in a self-executable (exe) setup file, some of the larger games are accompanied by binary files. See this support article for how to download the offline installer.
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Can I merge GOG accounts?

Your GOG account can only use a single e-mail address. Unfortunately, it is not possible to merge multiple accounts or transfer content between them.
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Can I share my GOG library?

Your account and games are for your personal use only. If you want to share them, you can always buy a gift for that person. The DRM-free nature of our service means that we trust you that this will not be abused.
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How do I transfer everything from my old computer to my new computer Windows 11?

How to transfer to a Windows 11 computer
  1. Run Zinstall WinWin on your old computer. ...
  2. Run Zinstall WinWin on the new Windows 11 computer. ...
  3. If you'd like to select which applications and files you want to transfer, press the Advanced menu. ...
  4. Press “Go” on the Windows 11 computer to start the transfer.
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What is the fastest way to transfer files between computers?

Method 2: Transfer Files From PC to PC Via Transfer Cable

Data transfer over cable is usually much speedier than the external media. All you need is a Transfer cable that can be connected to both PCs. The data transfer speed for PCs with 3.0 ports is even faster.
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What software transfers files from PC to PC?

There are multiple file transfer software for PC: Windows Easy transfer, AOMEI Backupper Standard, Cloud drives (like OneDrive, and more), and PCmover Express to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC, find the suitable way to migrate everything you want.
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Should I move games to SSD or HDD?

SSDs work without moving parts, giving them an advantage over HDDs. Games launch and levels load faster when installed on an SSD. SSDs provide a smoother experience in games that stream assets from storage.
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How to transfer games to another computer without downloading?

Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".
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Should I install all games on SSD?

Games that are installed on your SSD will load quicker than they will if they were installed on your HDD. And, so, there is an advantage to installing your games on your SSD instead of on your HDD. So, as long as you have enough storage space available, it definitely makes sense to install your games on an SSD.
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Where are GOG games stored?

X.X (older installer, but some games still use them), they go to C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG.com. If it's 2. X.X (newer installer), they go to C:\GOG Games. Wishbone Wishbone Sorry, data for given user is currently unavailable.
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Where does GOG store save games?

The default path on Windows is "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Theme Hospital\SAVE".
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How do I access my GOG cloud saves?

Start up GOG Galaxy and look in the Extras category for the game. There's a Cloud Saves Backup section there with a download link.
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