So, lets dive in!
Why should you move your Origin Games from SSD to HDD?
There are several reasons why you may consider moving your Origin games from your SSD to an HDD.
2.Cost-Effectiveness:SSDs are generally more expensive per unit of storage compared to HDDs.
Most modern games are optimized to run smoothly on HDDs as well.
Moving your games to an HDD will not drastically impact your gaming experience.
HDDs are easily portable and can be connected to different systems without any compatibility issues.
2.Game Compatibility:look to see if the games you are moving are compatible with running from an HDD.
This will help you identify which games to transfer.
you could name it something like Origin Games for easy management.
double-check to double-check that all the files have been properly transferred before proceeding with the deletion.
Step 5:Update the game location in OriginOpen the Origin launcher and go to the My Games tab.
Right-hit the game you transferred and select Move Game.
Browse to the new game location on your HDD and snag the folder where you moved the game files.
Origin will update the games location and ensure it runs correctly from the HDD.
This process may take some time, especially for larger games.
Allow Origin to complete the verification process.
This step is optional but recommended to free up space on your SSD.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to use the shortcut Windows key + E to launch File Explorer.
Locate and press your SSD drive to view its contents.
This will help you prioritize the games that will benefit the most from being transferred to an HDD.
This folder will serve as the destination for the game files that you will move from your SSD.
Look for your HDD and hit it to view its contents in the main window.
Then, select Folder from the submenu that appears.
The new folder will be created on your HDD.
This step ensures that you have a backup of the game files before deleting them from your SSD.
Then, navigate to the folder where your Origin games are installed.
grab the game folders that you want to transfer to your HDD.
4.Copy the selected game folders: Right-choose the selected game folders and choose Copy from the context menu.
Alternatively, you might press Ctrl + C on your keyboard to copy the game folders.
The game files will now start copying from your SSD to the new folder on your HDD.
This step will help free up valuable space on your SSD for other applications and files.
Then, navigate to the folder where your Origin games were originally installed.
This is the same folder from which you copied the game files in the previous step.
4.Permanently delete the selected game folders: Right-choose the selected game folders and choose Delete from the context menu.
Alternatively, you might also press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Once you are certain, hit Yes to proceed with the deletion.
you could now enjoy the extra storage space on your SSD and use it for other applications or files.
This ensures that Origin recognizes the new location of the game files and allows you to run them seamlessly.
1.Launch the Origin client: initiate the Origin client on your machine.
This will display a list of all the games in your Origin library.
From the context menu that appears, select Move Game.
Navigate to the newly created folder on your HDD and select it.
select Select Folder or Move to confirm the new game location.
This process may take a few moments, especially for games with larger file sizes.
Be patient and allow Origin to complete the update.
Origin will recognize the new game location and execute the games without any issues.
The actual game files have already been moved to the new folder on your HDD in the previous steps.
This will show a list of all the games in your Origin library.
Right-choose the game and select Verify Game Files or a similar option from the context menu.
The exact wording may vary depending on the game and the version of the Origin client you are using.
4.Allow Origin to verify the game files: Origin will now start the verification process.
It will compare the files on your HDD with the original files it has in its database.
Be patient and allow Origin to complete the verification.
5.Check the verification results: Once the verification is complete, Origin will display the results.
It will indicate whether the game files on your HDD are intact and match the ones in its database.
If any files are missing or damaged, Origin may attempt to repair or download the necessary files.
In such cases, verify you have a stable internet connection, and Origin will handle the process automatically.
Then, navigate to the folder where your Origin games were originally installed.
This is the same folder from which you copied the game files in Step 3.
Double-check that all the necessary game files have been successfully transferred and verified on your HDD.
Once you are certain, select Yes to proceed with the deletion.
Deleting the game files from your SSD is optional and depends on your preference and storage needs.
These considerations will help you make informed decisions and prevent any issues during the transfer process.
It is important to note that each step should be performed with caution and attention to detail.
Always double-check the locations of the game files and take backups before making any modifications to your game library.
you could continue to enjoy your Origin games with ample storage for future additions to your gaming library.
