Nowadays, PC fans and gamers all around the world prefer a smoother gaming experience and speedier game loading times.
As a result, they prefer their game to operate on SSD rather than HDD. However, the procedure of shifting it is a little hard for average users.
So, in this article, I’ll briefly walk you through the process of converting games from HDD to SSD.
Let’s get started.
How to Move Games HDD to SSD
To transfer games from HDD to SSD, utilize a third-party app such as AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. In the app, select the games you want to migrate and press Next, then check the boxes next to the video games you want to transport. After that, click OK to begin the transfer procedure.
Note: Make sure you have enough space on your SSD to fit all your games before transferring them from HDD to SSD.
In Windows 10/11, the procedure of transferring games from one storage device to another is fairly straightforward. You can either utilize third-party software or Clone the entire partition of the SSD.
Note: This approach only applies if you have games saved locally on your HDD. The procedure changes depending on the client if you’re using a game client like Steam, Origin, or Battlenet.
Here are the methods for moving games from hard disk to SSD:
Transfer Games Using APP Mover
You can transfer your games with the AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional program. It simplifies the procedure tremendously. Simply download and install the software on your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Here are the steps to move games using AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional:
- Download the AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional.
- Install the program and open it.
- Select All Tools and click on App Mover from the main menu.
- Choose the partition that contains the games and hit Next.
- Select your preferred destination and press the Move button.
The transfer process will take some time, and a confirmation message will display once the process is completed. To finish the procedure, click the Ok button.
This approach in the preceding section will assist you in moving one game at a time. If you wish to migrate your complete game collection at once, you can utilize the clone option in AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional.
Here is the procedure to move games using the clone option:
- Right-click on the partition containing the games and select Clone Partition.
- Select a piece of unallocated space and tick off the option Optimize the performance of SSD, then click Next.
- Adjust the partition size and Click on Apply to confirm the operation.
Wait a few moments after clicking the apply button; the operation will take several minutes to finish. Your computer hardware and storage read and write speeds determine the process’s completion time.
If you use a game client for gaming, use the methods below to move your games from a hard disk drive to a solid-state drive.
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Move Steam Games HDD to SSD
Moving games from HDD to SSD in Steam is a simple process. The Steam application includes a transfer feature that allows users to relocate video games without reinstalling them.
Here are the steps to transfer your Steam games HDD to an SSD:
- Launch the Steam client.
- Navigate to the Settings menu.
- Choose the Downloads tab.
- Select the Steam Library Folders option.
- Select the + button next to one of your storage devices.
- Choose a path on the SSD disk to which you wish to move your video games and press the Add button.
- Back to the Steam Library Directories screen.
- Select the game you would like to move.
- Choose the Move tab.
- Select the SSD device on which you have already created a steam library directory.
When you pick the folder, the Steam game collection will be copied from the hard disk to the solid-state drive.
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Move Origin Games HDD to SSD.
You can copy and paste your Origin game to an SSD because the previous built-in functionality to migrate your game seems to have been removed in a recent Origin version.
Here are the steps to move Origin games HDD to SSD:
- Create a new folder called Origin Games on your SSD drive.
- Open Origin.
- Select Application Settings.
- Navigate to the Installs & Saves section.
- Select the Change folder option from the Game library location drop-down menu.
- Choose Folder from the SSD drive’s Origin Games menu.
- After adjusting the download route, shut down Origin.
- Locate the installation directory for the initial Origin game.
- The default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games.
- Copy your game directory and place it on the SSD drive in Origin Games.
- Open Origin once again.
- Navigate to My Game Library.
- Select the game you copied to the SSD and press the Download option.
This step does not simply download but rather validates the files directly on your SSD disk. After completing the setup and certification processes, the client can play the game from the SSD directly.
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Move Battle.net Games HDD to SSD
The user must utilize the same copy-and-paste approach as the Origin game client to move the games library between HDD to SSD.
Here is the procedure to move Battle.net games HDD to SSD:
- Start up the Battle.net client.
- Press on Settings and choose Game Settings.
- Go to Game Install/Update.
- Select the folder in which your game is stored.
- Go to this directory on your computer, copy the game file, and then paste it into your SSD disk.
- Go back to the Battle.net program.
- Access the Game Install/Update window by navigating there.
- Pick Use a different folder from beneath the game.
- Select the folder on the SSD device to which you relocated the game.
- Click the Done button.
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Move Epic Games HDD to SSD
Players in Steam can automatically migrate their game collection to another storage area without pasting or copying anything; however, the approach is different for Epic game clients.
Here is the procedure to move the Epic Games HDD to SSD:
- Go to the installation location of your epic game and transfer the game directory to your SSD drive. The installation location is C:\Program Files\Epic Games by default.
- Open the Epic Game Launcher.
- Go to the Library.
- Select Uninstall from the Three dots next to the game you would like to transfer.
- Go to the Libraries once the process is completed.
- Install the game as previously, but this time select the SSD drive as the installation location.
- Hit the Three dots button beside the game, and select Cancel Install after the game is downloaded 1-2%.
- Navigate to the installation directory on your SSD drive and copy the game folder from Step 1 to this location.
- Select Replace if prompted.
After moving and reinstalling all of the games, leave the installation running. The Epic Launcher will now set up all its titles to the previously made SSD drive.
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Conclusion
Every game is used to test players’ patience with choppy gameplay and lengthy loading times. However, with the invention of SSDs, receiving a constant frame rate and less time to load the game during gameplay is now a blessing for all gamers.
So, in this article, I’ve shown you exactly how to transfer your games from HDD to SSD.
If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to comment below.
