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Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - wanderer189 - 01-27-2020
Hi, is there a way to move the dev_hdd0 & 1 folders to a different hdd other than the one that RPCS3 is located? I have about 1TB of data in them and would like to be able to share it with another pc, rather than having 2 copies of the same data.
Any help would be much appreciated.
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - Ani - 01-28-2020
Utilities - Virtual File System
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - wanderer189 - 05-07-2020
(01-28-2020, 01:46 AM)Ani Wrote: Utilities - Virtual File System
Ok, the games are installed in the default directories. Will the following steps work correctly?
1. make a copy of the dev_flash, dev_hdd0, dev_hdd1 and dev_usb000 on a new hard drive.
2. Point RPCS3 to the new folders in the Virtual File System
3. Delete original dev_flash, dev_hdd0, dev_hdd1 and dev_usb000.
All will work without having to re-install everything from packages again?
I really want to make sure before I mess up over a TB of games...haha
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - Ani - 05-08-2020
Yes, you can only use one VFS directory, so you'll know if it works when you point it to the newer directory
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - wanderer189 - 05-10-2020
Thanks Ani, worked great!
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - Hrodgaer - 09-16-2020
(05-10-2020, 10:16 AM)wanderer189 Wrote: Thanks Ani, worked great!
Did it work for you? I try but automatically returns to search the directories in the same folder as the emulator ...
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - wanderer189 - 10-01-2020
(09-16-2020, 06:00 PM)Hrodgaer Wrote:(05-10-2020, 10:16 AM)wanderer189 Wrote: Thanks Ani, worked great!
Did it work for you? I try but automatically returns to search the directories in the same folder as the emulator ...
Yes, works for me using a mapped NAS drive even
RE: Move dev_hdd0/1 Directories - k_rollo - 08-12-2024
For those who will land here from Google search years later like I did, I can confirm the above steps from wanderer189 still work. All games (HDD/Disc), updates, and DLCs were successfully moved outside the default location (i.e. emulator dir).
The only minor change is the option is now at:
Quote:Manage > Virtual File System
Here is the process:
![[Image: Screenshot-2024-08-12-224643.png]](https://i.postimg.cc/MTFf2fK3/Screenshot-2024-08-12-224643.png)
The default folders in the emulator dir can be safely deleted after you have saved your changes. RPCS3 will no longer re-create them there after you have pointed to the new locations. This feature is handy when you want your emulator dir and game collection separate.
Hope the next person finds this mini-guide useful. Also, thanks Ani!