DO NOT REPLACE duplicate files, SKIP THEM. Make sure you’re using the downloaded launcher from Steam and not the old one. Q: My Steam Overlay isn’t working/Time TrackerĪ: This has to do with the SWTOR launcher. Other than that you should be good to go. Again depending on your storage device it might take a second to check the game files and if you’re reading this and haven’t updated your game there may an update. It doesn’t mean your files haven’t been detected you’re just using a new launcher. This is something that I haven’t done since I installed the game years ago.

Log into the launcher and agree to all the terms.

You want to select skip instead of replace If you do the game will be launchable and playable, however the Steam overlay and Steam time tracking won’t work. You’ll likely get prompted to replace file duplicates. You’ll have to just locate it in game and then restart. Note: Reshade transferred successfully, so there’s no need to reinstall it or edit any settings unless your saved settings are in another drive. It depends on your drive speed and if there are different drives involved. It took me 3 minutes from an SSD to another SSD.

Copy or cut all files from the original folder into the Steam folder.

Locate your Steam Star Wars The Old Republic game folder.Īn easy way to do this is go into library, find Star Wars the Old Republic, right click it and select manage and then Browse Local Files.

You might end up in a shortcut list again, but you can right click it and select open file location again. Your shortcut should appear and you can select open file location.

Locate your original Star Wars The Old Republic game folder.Īn easy way to locate it is to click the windows button and search for Star Wars the Old Republic.

This guide will provide you with the information you need to successfully install SWTOR from an existing download to steam, so you don’t have to reinstall the game. Prerequisites: Download Game Launcher from Steam Page. A guide on how to transfer from old STAR WARS: The Old Republic folder to Steam without reinstalling.

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