Windows 7 to Windows 10

[MujiXxX]

Hi,

I currently use W7 but am about to get a new SSD, install W10 and create a dual boot. I need W10 as I just got a RTX 2060 and want to play BF V with ray tracing/DX12.

So, what I would like to know is... will I have to download all my Origin games again and reinstall them for W10 or if I simply install Origin in W10 and direct it to where my games are installed will it work that way?

Any advice or info' is much appreciated.

[EA_Darko · Accepted solution]

Hey @MujiXxX you should just be able to direct your Origin path to the new folder though you may need to follow the steps below:

1. Copy your Origin Game Library folder to wherever you want it.
   • The default location is “C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\”
2. Set the Origin Game Library Location to the new location.
   • In Origin open up Settings
   • Select the “Installs & Saves” tab.
   • Under “Game library location” select “Change folder…”
   • Locate the new folder.
3. Start a download for each game you’ve moved.
   • In Origin open up “My Game Library”
   • Find each game you’ve moved.
   • Press “Download”
   • Origin will skip downloading any files that are already there and update any that need to be updated.
4. When Origin is done updating each game it will be ready to play.

You can find more info here: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/origin/origin/backing-up-and-restoring-your-origin-games/

Darko

[EA_Darko · Accepted solution]

Hey @MujiXxX you should just be able to direct your Origin path to the new folder though you may need to follow the steps below:

1. Copy your Origin Game Library folder to wherever you want it.
   • The default location is “C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\”
2. Set the Origin Game Library Location to the new location.
   • In Origin open up Settings
   • Select the “Installs & Saves” tab.
   • Under “Game library location” select “Change folder…”
   • Locate the new folder.
3. Start a download for each game you’ve moved.
   • In Origin open up “My Game Library”
   • Find each game you’ve moved.
   • Press “Download”
   • Origin will skip downloading any files that are already there and update any that need to be updated.
4. When Origin is done updating each game it will be ready to play.

You can find more info here: https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/origin/origin/backing-up-and-restoring-your-origin-games/

Darko

[MujiXxX]

Thank you. I am going to be moving across to W10 in the next few days so will let you know if this worked or if I have any problems.

[MujiXxX]

I did exactly what you said and it is now downloading the whole game again - it's going to take 5 hours.

[EA_Darko]

Hey @MujiXxX did you follow the steps exactly?

I tested it just now and when I do it is not downloading the full game. Did you follow each step exactly? 

Darko