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    Call of Duty 4: Backing up Save File

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by c2ironfist, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. c2ironfist

    c2ironfist Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys

    I plan on doing a clean instal and I want to back up my save. How would I accomplish this?

    Thanks
    Jimmy
     
    c2ironfist, Jun 17, 2009
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  2. Prydeless

    Prydeless Stupid is

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    Go to your cod4 directory and save the entire "players" folder. If you want to test to see if it's the right one start the game without the folder, then again with it.
     
    Prydeless, Jun 17, 2009
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  3. c2ironfist

    c2ironfist Notebook Consultant

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    Sweet thanks! :)
     
    c2ironfist, Jun 17, 2009
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  4. bhattsan

    bhattsan Notebook Deity

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    Make sure to install the game in the new OS. Copy over the game files and then copying the players folder over causes it to clear ur multiplayer profile :( . I learned the hard way.
     
    bhattsan, Jun 17, 2009
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  5. c2ironfist

    c2ironfist Notebook Consultant

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    OK... so let me get this clear

    Back up Call of Duty 4 files (which is 6gb)
    Back up game profiles.

    Re-instal Call of Duty 4
    Copy over existing COD4 game files with previous files.
    Then Copy over old Game Profiles?

    Not sure please correct me if I'm wrong.

    Thanks
     
    c2ironfist, Jun 17, 2009
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  6. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i've always just copied over the entire Players folder, and i've done this 3-4 times, I don't think it should reset your stats unless you reinstall with a different cd key.
     
    N00d13s, Jun 18, 2009
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  7. c2ironfist

    c2ironfist Notebook Consultant

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    okay copy entire player folder gotcha :)
     
    c2ironfist, Jun 18, 2009
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  8. bhattsan

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    Yep, just warning you about installing the game first :)
     
    bhattsan, Jun 18, 2009
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  9. c2ironfist

    c2ironfist Notebook Consultant

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    Instal game on new OS first.
    Then copy player profile after

    If that's the case its good advice.

    I use to just copy an entire folder for some programs and it works like a charm.
    But there were other times when I needed to use the proper installers or else it didn't work.
     
    c2ironfist, Jun 18, 2009
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  10. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Yes, like other have said:
    • Backup "players" folder
    • Install COD4 after doing clean install
    • Copy "players" folder into main game folder where you found it before. (Note: you won't see a players folder in the new install because it's only created after you start the game up for the first time, so don't be worried if you don't see it there!)
    • Enjoy!
    I've done this several times as well and nothing has ever been reset since all your stats and saved games are saved locally in that folder.
     
    crash, Jun 19, 2009
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  11. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    What crash said: I have also done it many times, works fine :p
     
    tuηay, Jun 19, 2009
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