Moving to new PC

Zaarin_2003

Hi,

Can someone please explain how to move the game to a new PC? I originally downloaded the installer.

Do I need to use the Beamdog client? Or can I simply copy the contents of the main directory to a dvd? Ideally I'd like to create a dvd of this game, as I hate digital only games - its like you're only borrowing it!

Thanks

Matt

Nonnahswriter

Hey Matt,

I don't know about burning the game to a DVD (which is something I'll want to do too as well), but I do know that you can move the game with a USB or an external hard drive. If you have Windows 7, here's what you do:

-Go into "My Computer."
-Then into your C: drive.
-Click on the "Program Files (x86)" folder.
-Once inside, you should see a file called "Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition." Copy and paste it into your USB or external hard drive.
-Then, copy and paste the file into the new computer under its own C: drive, and it should work like a charm. I

f you want to transfer any save files as well, just copy and paste the Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition folder found under "My Documents" and repeat those steps, only this time, paste it into the new computer's My Documents section. You might want to rename the Documents folder just so the two folders don't accidentally paste over each other, but be sure to name it "Baldur's Gate Enhanced Edition" once it's transferred so the game can recognize it.

Zaarin_2003

Thanks Nonnahswriter! Have you tried this?

aphasia

i'm am curious how to backup my copy as well.
kinda suprised BG EE only has 2 locations to worry about, the 'install directory' and the 'save game directory' in documents folder. not that i'm complaining, just expected a couple of registry entries as well...?

Kamehouse

No registry or any other problems...
Copy the complete game folder and your saves, and everything is fine.
You'll just have to let your account checked at the new location.
Worked very well for me ( http://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/7185/full-download ) so I can now enjoy the game at home.