How do I copy Steam game files from another PC while the game's still downloading? Ask Question. Asked 7 years, 11 months ago. Active 7 years, 1 month ago. Viewed k times. This is a different issue than merely copying game files which has been answered many times , because no answers I've found on here are applicable and will work: Today I bought Borderlands 2, which my brother already has installed.
Is there anything to do about this? Improve this question. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. BadSnowflake BadSnowflake 5, 13 13 gold badges 52 52 silver badges 90 90 bronze badges. We can do this with an Administrator Powershell. Hit the Windows key , type Powershell , right click Run as Administrator. You'll only have to do this for the first time a game runs, and when it requires additional components.
Where the drive label you choose is the same as what you chose earlier in the file explorer. If this succeeds, you should be able to access the drive label you used from this Administrator Powershell session.
Additionally, if you have other computers with access to the NAS with Steam installed, you can add the same location as a library there, and all the games will show up as installed too - no download required. The Solution You can choose network location for Steam downloads if it's been mapped as a network drive. Follow the prompts, and select "Reconnect on sign in". No ID or password is necessary with this application since it uses only anonymous connections which is fine inside your secure home network.
You can right click files there to upload them to your local computer, or right-click files on your local computer to transfer them to the remote one. Thankfully, there are lots of choices for making the process as simple and easy as possible.
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That would also save Steam some data out from their servers. Are you sure it is that simple? Are you an expert in how SteamPipe works? Eneco View Profile View Posts. Originally posted by mick :. I'm all for it, but i can't imagine it is a simple solution.
As a fellow German, i feel your pain. Yes, 1. Gambit-3 View Profile View Posts. Originally posted by Cathulhu :. Last edited by Gambit-3 ; 31 Mar, pm. It would be easy for steam to do as they own both ends of the copy process.
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