This post right here is inspired by a friend – the other day, in chat, he told me that his League of Legends game was running slow, and he couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it. When we asked him to take a look at his hard drive space, he said the storage that holds LoL is full…well, that right there is the problem. While League of Legends is a great game, if the disc space is running low, like other games out there, it will run slow.
After some research, we discovered that our friend isn’t the only one that didn’t know about this, so we’d like to get the word out there. Also, we will give you three methods of moving League of Legends to another drive (this way, your game will no longer run slow).
You can form a current folder for Steam plays, but you need to follow the right techniques to get things right. In this post, we’re going to introduce you to numerous ways to get that LoL data to a new HD. If you’ve never done this, you may be getting a headache right now, but take it from us, it isn’t as complicated as you may think. Before you know it, you’ll be back in a match fighting your way to the Nexus.
How to Move League of Legends to Another Drive
League of Legends is an exciting game to play, which is why so many people are playing it. On a daily bases, League of Legends player count has a total of 27 million players logging in. Monthly, they have more than 110 million players …out of those 110 million players; we could only wonder how many are having issues with the game simply because their hard drive is maxed. When the game starts to run slow, this is never a good feeling, regardless of who you are.
If you are one of those 67 million players, and you notice something is off about the game, then you may want to transfer your data to a separate location so that it will run smoothly. If necessary, configure your folder and in-game settings.
Reasons to Store Your Files in Another Drive
Looking online at the LoL community forums, we find many reasons to store your files on another drive. Moving their LoL files to a different job was a necessity for them.
Some of the reasons included:
- It frees up space in the other drive
- They had no space to store updates
- The game runs better on its own drive
Three Methods of Transferring League of Legends to Another Drive
The client stores a lot – your player’s status, your performance records, and concluded fights. Mind you; this doesn’t impact your in-game settings if you were to change the location of the setup files.
You can use one of these methods to move LoL to another drive:
Simple Clicks
This is a simple way to move League of Legends to another drive. It’s an excellent way for you to transfer data without having to hassle with it.
Steps:
- Use a Professional Wizard-Base
Are you wondering what this tool does? Long story short, it allows you to transfer programs to another space.
Instead of having to go through the usual re-downloading process, this tool comes in handy because it transfers data directly to another storage. This means you won’t have to install LoL again.
Wizard-based tools also help launch programs at a faster speed. To store League of Legends in a different location with this tool, follow these hassle-free steps:
- Load and open the wizard-based tool
- Starting off, start up the application.
- Select destination
Do this by enabling the app migration icon. This component allows users to pick storage for whatever it is that you’re transferring.
After selecting all that you want to put in a different store, use the browse icon to kickstart the action.
Boom! Your setup data will be in a separate storage already. Plus, you can now run LoL fast and at an excellent speed.
- Copy & Paste
There’s also the copy and paste method that many choose to use. Just follow these steps:
- Locate the path where you have your folder. It’s usually something along these lines: C:\Riot Games\League of Legends.
- Right-click to view the optimal menu and copy the files.
- Locate the new storage and store it there.
- Now, your setup files are in a new location. Launch it by running the EXE launcher.
The program will launch itself, and you may need to sign in. If you’re in already, it directs you straight to the interface. You can start playing League of Legends right away.
- Reinstalling Safely
If you have tried the above methods, and it isn’t helping, then this means there are some technical problems somewhere. Usually, with cases like these, you will need to reinstall the folder.
To do this, follow these steps:
Uninstall League of Legends
Open your settings and visit the app option.
There you’ll see League of Legends. Press the delete icon to remove the app. Also, you may need to clear every tiny bit of data and files too.
Download the recent update from the approved site.
How to Install LoL to Another Drive
Installing League of Legends in another space is really easy to do. Simply manipulate some folders, and you’re good to go. Here are the steps to follow:
- Install the program on the server that you use.
- A path, otherwise known as C:\Riot Games\League of Legends, will display. Use your preferred storage.
- Your path will look like this: D:\Riot Games\League of Legends for the D storage.
- Open the app and log in. The data will download itself, once done.
Now that you know how to move LoL to another file, what’s next?
Yes, this process seems complicated for some players, which is why they choose to stick to the copy and paste method. However, sometimes you will need to reinstall the game.
FAQs
After carrying out the steps recommended, many players still encountered issues. Why is this? Here are some FAQ:
What’s the best way to install League of Legends in a separate location?
Answer: We recommend the copy and paste method – this is a fast and effective method. Reinstalling safely forces app removal. After this, you will reinstall the game, but this time, it’ll be installed in another space.
How do I move League of Legends to SSD?
Answer: Easy! Link SSD to your device. During that time, drag the data and store it in the SSD. All done!
How do I move LoL from C drive to D, E using the copy/paste method?
Answer: For moving League of Legends from your C drive to D or E, follow these steps:
From C to D Space
For example, say, C:\Riot Games\League of Legends is your path. Copy the file and paste it in the drive. It would be best if you renamed it before storing it. It should look more like D:\Riot Games\League of Legends if you’re using the D source.
In a real sense, you can apply the same technique for E, or any other source.
Got issues with this game’s installation process?
If you find yourself having issues with LoL’s installation process, run the program (EXE file) and get the new setup files. Please don’t touch anything until they have installed completely.
There are some cases where the game may not install, and this could be because it has some corrupted data or files. Don’t worry; a registry cleaner will fix this issue.
Perhaps, you need an administrative account. Do yourself a favor and go to the control board and create one.
Final Word
Today, we have discussed the three methods of moving League of Legends to another drive. You also learned that the copy/paste method is quick – it’s one of the best methods that we would recommend.
Would you like to start fresh after reinstalling? All you have to do is create a newly configured folder, and delete your install folder. Once complete, your in-game settings will clear and be reset back to default.
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