Transfer Campaign to New Computer?

Jetguy06 · 05-05-18, 07:58 PM

Hi guys!! I got a new PC back in November, and have slowly been migrating everything over to it. But I would like to know if I can take all my progress from my campaign, copy the files and/or folders to a flash drive, and paste them into the new installation on my new PC? The mods won't be a problem, as I can go to JSGME and see which ones I have, but I don't want to lose all my progress. Thanks!!

XenonSurf · 05-06-18, 08:54 AM

In order to do a complete transfer you must:

- install the game the SAME way on your new computer, same mods, possibly same folders (with other folders you would have to change all pathes in the backup save files).

- Save and replace all the savegames of SH5 maintaining all install pathes.

Then, you must reset the Game and Campaign Options so that these files are written again, a new computer means: the new settings must fit.
After all this you should be able to use your old saves. If you are able to start a new campaign and it works but your old saves don't work you will know that you didn't do a 1:1 install and that's the reason of non-functionning.

THEBERBSTER · 05-07-18, 05:02 AM

hi Guys
Logical thinking going on here.
Post #52 Career History CFG File Why You Need To Make A Copy Of It

Make a copy of your SH5 saved games folder.
Install a fresh copy of SH5 on your new PC.

Run your applications as administrators.
Post #74 Run Both SH5.exe And Ubisoft Game Launcher Application's As Administrator's

Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing

Post #69 How To Play Silent Hunter 5 Offline! > Pictorial
Run your game in offline mode so it takes your saved game from your SH5 saved game folder.

Open your old saved games folder and copy and paste the 3 files into your new one.
Your saved games should now be in "Load Game"
Peter

05-05-18, 07:58 PM	#1
Jetguy06 Seaman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Plaquemine, Louisiana Posts: 38 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Transfer Campaign to New Computer? Hi guys!! I got a new PC back in November, and have slowly been migrating everything over to it. But I would like to know if I can take all my progress from my campaign, copy the files and/or folders to a flash drive, and paste them into the new installation on my new PC? The mods won't be a problem, as I can go to JSGME and see which ones I have, but I don't want to lose all my progress. Thanks!!

05-07-18, 05:02 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	hi Guys Logical thinking going on here. Post #52 Career History CFG File Why You Need To Make A Copy Of It Make a copy of your SH5 saved games folder. Install a fresh copy of SH5 on your new PC. Run your applications as administrators. Post #74 Run Both SH5.exe And Ubisoft Game Launcher Application's As Administrator's Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing Post #69 How To Play Silent Hunter 5 Offline! > Pictorial Run your game in offline mode so it takes your saved game from your SH5 saved game folder. Open your old saved games folder and copy and paste the 3 files into your new one. Your saved games should now be in "Load Game" Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-06-18, 08:54 AM	#2
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,721 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	In order to do a complete transfer you must: - install the game the SAME way on your new computer, same mods, possibly same folders (with other folders you would have to change all pathes in the backup save files). - Save and replace all the savegames of SH5 maintaining all install pathes. Then, you must reset the Game and Campaign Options so that these files are written again, a new computer means: the new settings must fit. After all this you should be able to use your old saves. If you are able to start a new campaign and it works but your old saves don't work you will know that you didn't do a 1:1 install and that's the reason of non-functionning.