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How Do You Copy Origin Games?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
How Do You Copy Origin Games?
Head to your current Origin folder and find the folder for the game you want to move. Copy it to the new location, and delete the old files. Open Origin and head to Origin > Application Settings > Advanced. Under “Downloaded Games”, click the “Change” button and direct it to the folder on your new hard drive.

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Consequently, how do I get my Origin games back?

Open Origin Client, Go to Application Settings -> Installs and Saves and Then select 'Game library location' to your desired location. Go to the My Games Library, select Game you want to restore/relocate, and click on Install.

why has Origin deleted my games? Re: My games have been deleted after updating origin Go in to your Origin client and check with "Show games: Hidden" if you can find your missing games. If your games still won't show up, please contact one of our Game Advisor. They can check what might went wrong with your game entitlements.

Keeping this in consideration, can I share Origin games?

Games cannot be shared using Origin, only the account that the game is linked to can be used to play the game.

Will deleting origin delete games?

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.

Related Question Answers

Where are Origin games saved?

All your downloaded Origin games can be found in the C:Program Files (x86)Origin Games folder - unless you changed this yourself.

Do origin accounts expire?

If you have not used your Entitlements or Account for twenty four (24) months or more and your Account has associated Entitlements, your Entitlements will expire and your Account may be cancelled for non-use. a lot of if and, and maybes in there.
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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.