Now, most people are using SSD instead of HDD because of its advantages. You can easily install it on your computer, without somebody’s help, if you have a little knowledge of computers.

The Hard Drive is considered the traditional device to store data on your computers and laptops, but Solid State Drives are now widely used. If you have any Data on your Hard Drive and want to move it to the SSD, then here we will describe the easy method.

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Here we are only focused on how to transfer the games from the hard drive to the SSD, as advanced-level new games need ample space to store and play. Most people face the problem with their laptops or computers is the shortage of space. The games are too advanced and have premium features and specifications, so handling these games is a big problem if your PC has smaller space.

Why Do You Need To Transfer Games?

The SSD are storage devices that you can easily connect to any laptop you have, which means you can disconnect whenever you want. Advanced games need too much space to run smoothly; otherwise, you face many problems while playing the game on your PC, and lagging is the most facing problem for gamers. Installing the game in your SSD can cost you high, as you need to have the larger data plans, so you have the option to transfer the games without reinstalling.

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How Do You Transfer The Game From Hard Drive To SSD?

If you are a newbie and want to transfer the games from HDD to SSD, then it is not a big problem; follow the steps and move your games from one place to other. There is no risk while transferring the games; the files will be secure and safe. Here are a few methods to transfer the games according to your interest.

Method #1 Transfer Steam Games to SSD

This is one of the easy methods to transfer the games, and it is suitable if you are using the steam gaming clients for playing and installing the games. The steam method is only for those with the newly installed SSD on their laptops.

Step#1 Create a Steam Library Folder in Your SSD

First, you need to make a steam library folder in your SSD; below is the method of performing this step.

• Open the steam setting and then further open the Download option, and from there, you can see the steam library, and a new window will open with library folders.
• You need to click on the + sign at the upper left corner of this window.
• You will see an option of “add a new steam library folder.”
• Now you have to select the SSD drive and then click on the add button

Hence the new folder is created in your SSD.

Step#2 Transfer Games on the Steam folder from HHD to SSD

• Now you have  to open the current steam folder where you have installed the games
• Here, you can see all the installed games in your HHD
• Now you have to select games that you want to move
•  Check the box of each game you want to transfer to the SSD
• Now select the move button available at the bottom right corner
• Now a window will open, and you have the choice to select the folder in SSD where you want to move
• It will take a few minutes, depending upon the size of the game, to move the games

Note: You can also use this method to easily transfer games from SSD to HDD.

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Method #2 Transfer Epic Games

Here is another method for moving the games from HDD to SSD, but this method is a bit difficult compared to the steam method. You can follow the steps that are mentioned below.

• The first step is to make a backup of your game file that you want to move to the SSD
• For this, go to the C drive, program file, and further click Epic Files.
• Now copy the game file and copy it in the HHD in another folder
• The next step is open the Epic game folder select the library, and identify the game which you want to move
• Now uninstall the selected game
• Click the game icon in the library
• The installation will start, and it will ask you for permission; select the SSD
• Finally, you have to transfer your game into the SSD

Conclusion

Here are the methods for moving the games from HDD to SSD in easy steps that you can follow without getting help from somebody. These two methods are easy, and the important thing is that there is no need to worry about losing your data. 

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