Windows 10: Changing the save path in games

Discus and support Changing the save path in games in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've installed old games into my external hard drive but the games put the save files in my documents folder in my local drive.Is there a way to change... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by penne321, Oct 1, 2024.

  1. PENNE321
    penne321 Win User

    Changing the save path in games


    I've installed old games into my external hard drive but the games put the save files in my documents folder in my local drive.Is there a way to change the save path for these games. I want the save folder to be in the same folder as the other game files which are on the external drive.I can't change this setting in game so I'm not sure how to do this. Any ideas?

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    penne321, Oct 1, 2024
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  2. JERRY8A
    Jerry8A Win User

    Recent (Save Files) - Change Default Settings to OneDrive

    Hello -
    Thanks for the return. Before I undertake changing the Registry, I have a question.
    The steps in my Registry, for my version of Windows 10, were a bit different, but I think I eventually got to the right spot.
    The last step is to change the number of places you want to list in Recent Places. In my case, the default Max Display listed 50 as the number. So, if I were to change that number, how do I know the Save As page will be one of those places? Or, a similar question, will this registry change delete the tab Recent from my Save As page? This is what I would like to happen.
    When I received my computer in Nov. 2016, the Recent tab was not listed in the Save As page. Something caused it to be added over time. Which brings me to this second question. Would there be any benefit in deleting the changed registry listing and reverting back to the default listing? See attachment.
    Jerry
     
    Jerry8A, Oct 1, 2024
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  3. ARIEL ACU
    Ariel Acu Win User
    Xbox Game DVR - No path folder

    Hi,

    There are several reasons as to why you can't use the Xbox Game DVR on your computer. Regarding your concern, the error message that you received occurs if the folder where you save your videos is missing or corrupted. Can you check if it will work
    by returning the original Captures folder back to its original location? In doing so, we recommend that you cut and the paste the folder so that we could see if the Game DVR will recognize the folder.

    If that didn't work, we suggest that you change the default location where you game clips and screenshots are saved in Windows 10 by performing the following steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click This PC.
    • Browse the following path: C:\Users\Username\Videos
    • Right-click the Captures folder and select Properties.
    • Click on the Location tab.
    • Click Move button.
    • Browse to the new location to store your Captures folder.
    • On the top-left corner, click the New folder button.
    • Name the folder Captures and press Enter.
    • Select the newly created folder, and click Select Folder.
    • Click Apply. Then select Yes to confirm the move.

    Let us know if that works for you.

    If you think this was useful, you may "Mark it as an answer" to help who are facing the same problem.
     
    Ariel Acu, Oct 1, 2024
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  4. PEER_SAM
    Peer_Sam Win User

    Changing the save path in games

    How can i save my game forza horizon 4 on pc

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that the game doesn’t save the progress made on your account, I suggest to follow the steps given below.

    • Please navigate to:
      C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Packages.
    • Under Packages folder, locate the file
      Microsoft.SunriseBaseGame
      and move it to some other location.
    • Relaunch your game and see if you can save the game progress.

      If you still face the same issue, I suggest to post your query on
      Forza Forums.

    Regards,

    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Peer_Sam, Oct 1, 2024
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