Origin: create backup - how it works
For security, you should create a backup in Origin so that your games and data, for example in the event of a hard disk defect, cannot be lost. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do this.
How to create a backup under Origin
Just follow the tips below to back up to Origin:
- First open the Origin program folder under "C: \ Programs".
- From here, copy the game folder you want to back up to the desktop or an external hard drive.
- Start Origin and click on "Application Settings" under "Origin". In the "Advanced" tab, select the correct path for "Downloaded games".
- Right-click on the game you want to save and select "Download".
- To start the process, click on "Download Now". Once the process has started, click the pause button.
- Change back to the Origin program folder and move the contents from the backup folder to the correct program folder. Select the "Copy and replace" option.
- As soon as this process is complete, you can continue the download by clicking on the play button.
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In our next practical tip, we'll tell you what exactly is behind Origin.