how can i move my files to work and play from a hard drive on MAC?

[Sarahedwards1502]

I bought a hard drive to move my files onto as it is taking up lots of space on my laptop and i was wondering how i can move my files onto the hard drive and still be able to play from/save to without having to uninstall and reinstall my game (i have VERY bad wifi). I have contacted EA support but somehow they dont know how to do this?

[EA_Darko · Accepted solution]

The process to move your games to a new hard drive is relatively easy @Sarahedwards1502, just follow the steps below and you should be good to go:

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]

The process to move your games to a new hard drive is relatively easy @Sarahedwards1502, just follow the steps below and you should be good to go:

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