How To Restore Steam Games From Previous Backup Or External Hard Disk

How To Restore Steam Games From Previous Backup Or External Hard Disk

Many games that use third party installers or downloaders will not work with Steam's backup feature. This includes many MMO style or third party free to play titles. Only games that completely download, install, and patch through Steam are compatible with this feature.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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restore steam games from previous backup already exists
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restore steam games from previous backup before updating

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung. This tutorial will also apply for Apple's macOS devices (MacBook Pro, Air, and Mini) running Steam.