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[_Magno_]

I'm setting up a new computer, all new hardware. Moving from HDDs to SSDs. Do I need to transfer a save file or just reinstall the the game and log in and all my mechs,MCs, credits will transfer?

Or do I need to copy over a save file?

If I need to transfer over a save file, where is the current save file location?

[w0qj]

Are you using Steam for MWO, or standalone installation of MWO?

The file locations are different, depending on which... please advise, thanks!

[Vxheous]

_Magno_, on 28 February 2022 - 02:16 AM, said:

I'm setting up a new computer, all new hardware. Moving from HDDs to SSDs. Do I need to transfer a save file or just reinstall the the game and log in and all my mechs,MCs, credits will transfer?

Or do I need to copy over a save file?

If I need to transfer over a save file, where is the current save file location?

All your stuff is saved server side, there is a file you can copy over from your old computer for your keybinds and such though. Standalone location would be C:\users\(your PC name)\Saved Games\Mechwarrior online

Edited by Vxheous, 28 February 2022 - 02:24 AM.

[_Magno_]

I go through Steam, but I log in through the MWO launcher.

[w0qj]

OK, I also have Steam:

username = Your computer User code

If you consider to reinstall your Steam/MWO installation:
Find your custom settings here; you can copy the *entire* folder to your new computer and all your settings would be there:

C:\Users\username\Saved Games\MechWarrior Online\profiles

http://mwomercs.com/...age__p__6376317

ActionMaps.xml ==> holds your custom keybinds

Weapongroups.xml ==> holds your weapon group bindings

Attributes.xml ==> holds your game settings
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You can also copy the *entire* folder to your new computer and all your settings would be there.
In \logs you can also find useful information in case you're experiencing game crashing issues.
The folder also holds your saved mech layout and skill tree builds, in the [MechLoadouts] and [MechSkillTrees] folders respectively.

A fellow player (Horseman) also suggested your custom replaced thumbnails graphics, if you set the file to Read Only so that the client can't overwrite it again.

C:\Users\username\Saved Games\MechWarrior Online\UI\MechIcons
Optional: Just browse around to find interesting stuff, like your custom mech thumbnails!
You can replace the thumbnails with custom graphics too; just set the thumbnail file to Read_Only so that the MWO client can't overwrite it.

Edited by w0qj, 28 February 2022 - 10:02 AM.

[LordNothing]

i have a batch file to install the proper junction points. i keep the actual files in a location that gets backed up.