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Backing up local files for the game

AuthorMessage
Survivor
Nov 19, 2009
19
Hi,
I realize this is a technical question but after the past couple of weeks of computer disasters, I have to ask. I'm assuming that since the game takes so long to load and download after a fresh install that many, if not most, of the game files are stored on my computer. Recently, I got a new computer, reinstalled Wizard and went through all the downloads. Then it crashed Not just Wizard, but my entire system. I had to reset to factory defaults and start all over. Reloading everything on Wizard again. Where is the folder that Wizard stores its files in so I can back it up in case it happens again? I am comfortable with backing files up onto thumb drives and DVD-R then dropping them back where they need to go, so if you could let me know what I need to save I would be very grateful. I'm sure I can find them myself, but it's easier just to ask. Oh, yes. This is a Windows 10 PC, not a Mac.

Thank you very much!
NightPoe

Administrator
NightPoe on Aug 14, 2020 wrote:
Hi,
I realize this is a technical question but after the past couple of weeks of computer disasters, I have to ask. I'm assuming that since the game takes so long to load and download after a fresh install that many, if not most, of the game files are stored on my computer. Recently, I got a new computer, reinstalled Wizard and went through all the downloads. Then it crashed Not just Wizard, but my entire system. I had to reset to factory defaults and start all over. Reloading everything on Wizard again. Where is the folder that Wizard stores its files in so I can back it up in case it happens again? I am comfortable with backing files up onto thumb drives and DVD-R then dropping them back where they need to go, so if you could let me know what I need to save I would be very grateful. I'm sure I can find them myself, but it's easier just to ask. Oh, yes. This is a Windows 10 PC, not a Mac.

Thank you very much!
NightPoe
Hi NightPoe! Backing up the files is easy to do. Provided you have a Windows machine and installed the game in the default location, they should be at:

C:\ProgramData\KingsIsle Entertainment\Wizard101