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Installing Forza Horizon 3 from previously installed files

Anonymous
2018-06-12T11:31:35+00:00

Hi,

A couple of weeks back, my PC was running kinda slow and I wanted to reinstall windows 10 on it. So I backed up all my steam games using its backup features and I couldn't find a similar option for windows store. So I asked someone from tech support how one should go about with this. I was told that all I had to do was copy the files from the installed directory (C:/Program Files/WindowsApps/Microsoft.OpusPG_1.0.119.1002_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe). Now when I try to run the forza_x64_release_final.exe I get an error (Windows cannot access the specified device, file, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access them). I set the ownership of the entire directory and sub-directories and files to my name.

I then tried to copy the backed up files into C:/Program Files/WindowsApps and I got an error saying "Your organization does not allow you to place files here".

Is there any way to use these files to install the game? Internet is not cheap, fast and unlimited where I live and re-downloading 50 GB of data is just not ideal and enjoyable.

Thanks,

Ashwin

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-13T04:09:48+00:00

    Sorry for the delayed response. I apologize that the previous post wasn't what you needed. I believe the following guide will meet your needs. It involves beginning to download the game from the Windows store, then pausing the download and copying the backup files back to the proper location on the new drive

    Please let me know if this works for you

    https://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-12T14:47:38+00:00

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply, but the solution you gave me is for repairing a broken instance of the store app. My store app works fine and I just want to reinstall forza horizon 3 using my previously backed up files

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-12T11:36:51+00:00

    Hello I am a fellow community member here to help. Please see if the solution offered here helps you

    https://www.tenforums.com/software-apps/84913-d...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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