How to Move Epic Games to Another Drive or PC in 3 Ways

How to move Epic Games to another drive or PC? You'll find the answers in the following three solutions:

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How to Move Epic Games to Another Drive with a Free Transfer Tool?

There's no need to download it again – you can easily move Epic Games from the C drive to any other drive, be it D, E, F, or otherwise. How? Read on!

Advanced PC transfer software, such as Todo PCTrans Free, can move all your installed programs or games to a new location for you automatically and free of charge.

With the tool Todo PCTrans, you can migrate applications, including Epic Games, to another drive on your hard disk with just one click. You can safely move Epic Games to a drive with sufficient free space without the hassle of uninstalling or reinstalling it.

Method 1: Move the Epic Games Launcher to Another Drive

Step 1: Connect the target drive to your computer

Where do you want to move the game? Connect the hard drive to the PC with Todo PCTrans installed using the appropriate cable. Run the game transfer software, select "Migrate Applications," and click "Start."

Step 2. Select the game you want to change the location for.

On the left pane, select the original drive where the game program is installed. Find the game and check the box. Click the triangle icon to specify the target drive as the file path. When done, click "Transfer."

Step 3: Move the game to the target drive

This will move the selected game from its original location to your custom location. Wait for the process to complete.

Method 2: Move the Epic Games folder to another drive

To move the game folder to another drive, you first need to locate the Epic Games folder on your computer. Epic Games is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\Epic Games directory.

Then, specify a new location and another drive to save the folder. After that, follow these steps to change the game's folder directory:

Step 1: Run the Todo PCTrans tool on your computer. Select "Large File Cleaner" and click "Start" to proceed.

Step 2. Select the disk that you want to scan and click “Scan”.

Step 3: After the scan, all files larger than 20 MB will be listed. Select the files you want to move and choose the target disk. (You can click the triangle icon to choose the destination or click "Browse" to select where you want them.)

< strong > Step 4. Click the “Move” button, select the files in the dialog box that appears, and click “Move” again.

So, if you don't have the time or experience to use Windows gadgets, mobile software is your best bet to run Epic games on your PC.

In addition to moving Epic Games, you can also use Todo PCTrans to:

Guide to Manually Move Epic Games to Another Drive (UTF-8)

If you don't want to use a third-party app to move Epic Games, you can opt for a longer manual method. You can relocate Epic Games by uninstalling and then reinstalling the program:

Step 1: Back up your Epic Games folder.

First, you'll need to back up your Epic Games folder. By default, Epic Games is installed in C:\Program Files\Epic Games.

So, in the File Explorer window, right-click the “Epic Games” folder and select “Copy” to copy the folder.

Now, paste the folder to another location, such as the D: drive. You can also move the Epic Games folder to an external storage device to create a backup.

Step 2: Uninstall Epic Games.

• Once the backup is safely created elsewhere, you can uninstall Epic Games from its original location.
• Open the Epic Games Launcher app > select Library > click Settings > Uninstall to uninstall Epic Games.

Step 3: Install Epic Games at the new location.

4. You can now install the uninstalled Epic Games on a new drive that has enough space.

Uninstall the Epic Games Launcher from its original location

1. To do this, visit the product website for an Epic Games item, like Unreal Engine or Fortnite, and then click Download. 2. Log in with your Epic Games account, or choose the console option if you prefer. 3. This will download the launcher to the location you specify.

4. Replace it with the backed-up file.

If your backup and the Epic Games launcher are on the same drive, let's choose D:. You'll get a prompt that the file already exists. Click "Replace the files in the destination." This will replace the incomplete download with the files from your backup.

Once that's done, you'll be able to reactivate all of your Epic Games products at the new location. Now, just launch the Epic Games Launcher and download all of your games to the new location, and you'll be ready to play! If this guide helped you move your Epic Games, feel free to share it with others who might be looking for a solution as well.

Video tutorial

There's a video tutorial made by Dusty Porter that emphasizes how to manually move Epic Games to another drive. If you're interested, you can follow along to learn how it's done.

Created by Dusty Porter. Source: YouTube.

Alternative approach

If you're a command-line power user, you can use the command prompt to move Epic Games to another drive.

1. First, close the Epic Games Launcher on your device. 2. Move the Epic Games folder to another location by copying and pasting it. 3. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run command box. 4. Now, type in the following command line in the box: mklink /D "#" "*" Please note that in the command above, "#" should be replaced with the destination folder path where you want to create the link, and "*" should be replaced with the actual source folder path. Make sure to use the correct paths in your specific case.

Note: # represents the original position, and * represents the new position.

Additional Tip: How to Transfer Epic Games to Another Computer using Software

There's nothing quite like enjoying great games on a fast, dedicated gaming computer. If you're planning to upgrade and transfer all your games to a new gaming rig, Todo PCTrans is a tool you can count on.

It simplifies the process of moving your games – with just a few clicks, you can migrate your installed games (like those from the Epic Games Launcher) and account settings directly to your new PC.

Step 1: Connect the target drive to your computer

Where would you like to move the game? Connect the hard drive to the PC with Todo PCTrans installed correctly. Run the game transfer software, select "App Migration," and click "Start."

Step 2: Select the game you want to change the location for.

On the left pane, select the original drive where the game program is installed. Locate the game and check the box. Click on the triangle icon to designate the target drive as the file path. Once done, click “Transfer.”

Step 3: Move the game to the target drive

This utility will move the selected game from its original location to a custom location of your choice. Please wait for the process to complete.

Click Transfer to move the game

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Transfer Large Files from PC to Another PC

It's easy to transfer large game videos or important game folders to your new computer. You can simply follow this tutorial page and use the Todo PCTrans tool for assistance.

Why would you need to move Epic Games to another drive or computer?

Why would someone want to move their Epic Games to another drive or a new computer? This desire might stem from two reasons:

1. Insufficient C drive space after Windows update, causing Epic Games to fail to launch properly

"The Epic Games Launcher is not functioning properly."

Microsoft has embedded many new and innovative features in Windows 11 to enhance productivity and communication. In addition, the operating system takes gaming to a new level with a rich graphics interface and easy access to more than 100 high-quality games.

If Epic Games isn't working after a Windows 11 update, don't worry. Essentially, all Epic games and software are stored on the C drive by default. So, if your C drive is full, the Epic Games Launcher won't have enough space to run, which can cause errors.

So what to do when Epic Games won't launch on your PC due to a full C drive? You can simply move the Epic Games to another drive.

2. You wish to move Epic Games to another SSD for gaming or to a different gaming PC for an enhanced gaming experience.

Epic Games is a leading game developer, responsible for titles like Bulletstorm, Fortnite, and Gears of War. They also offer a distribution platform that allows users to easily download Epic Games products.

To get a smoother experience, gamers often install or move games to faster solid-state drives (SSDs) designed for gaming, or even to dedicated gaming computers.

Want to know how to move Epic games to another drive or gaming PC? You can refer to the solutions above to achieve your goal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Moving Epic Games to Another Drive (UTF-8 Encoding)

This page aims to answer two questions for you:

Question 1: Can I move the Epic Games Launcher to another drive?

Yes, you can efficiently move the Epic Games Launcher to another drive without having to reinstall or redownload any games, provided you follow the correct procedure.

Question 2: Can I play Epic Games on different computers?

Yes, you can move the Epic Games Launcher to a new computer and log in with your account to access your games on the new device.

For more information about mobile games, refer to this guide: How to move games to another drive or a new computer /datatransfer/move-games-to-another-drive-or-a-new-computer.html.

Conclusion

This page shows you how to move your Epic Games to another drive, either manually or through automation.

• You have to manually hop through many steps.
• On the other hand, with an automated PC transfer tool, you can move Epic Games to another drive with one click.

Free and powerful tools like Todo PCTrans make it easy to move Epic Games to a new location – or even a new computer – in just a few simple steps, and beginners can do it.

Which way is easier for you? Both have their pros and cons. Consider them carefully before making your best choice. Now, the final decision is in your hands.