Steam Backup - exact copy of game directory?

Question

i have to reinstall my system and want new clean install. I have everything backed up except steam. I do not have any data i need here except or one game.

The Elder Scrolls Morrowind. I tried many mods over the years and ended with my own favourite mix. I also edited config file, replaced some texture files etc.

My question is. If i use steam backup feature and create backup of my morrowind, does it preserve everything inside morrowind folder - mods, saves, modified ini files etc? So when i restore from backup coild i use my own modified version the way i left it when making backup? thank you.

Asked by Vojtech Ruzicka

Answer

No, Steam backup will not pick up any files that aren't part of the vanilla game. I've just tested this. The good news is that you don't need to use Steam backup at all, just move the entire steamapps directory to a different drive, then copy it back after you've installed Steam on the new OS. It will pick up all of your games automatically.

Answered by kotekzot

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