Windows 7 Game Save Manager Tool

[Highwayman]

Even been annoyed when you reinstall your OS or older games and realise you've lost game saves as they were stored in hidden folders or needed to be linked to Steam/GFWL etc? well this nifty tool does all the hard work for you, it backs up and restores on demand all game saves it finds to zipped archives, works for steam saves, and games for windows live account backup too! (probably the best feature, since GFWL saved games where often biggest pain to fix).

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Feature List:

• 100% FREE
  No catch, no adware, no spyware... Just 100% free.
• No dependances
  GameSave Manager doesn't need things like .NET Framework installed to run.
• Attractive yet easy to use GUI
  The GUI (Graphical User Interface) was designed around navigation and ease of use. Ontop of that, it looks quite pretty.
• Built-in Update Checker
  Completely optional: Check for Program (and Database) updates upon Program Startup.
• Regular Database Updates
  The "Officially Supported Games" database is forever growing, thus it's always being updated.
  This database is based upon the community's feedback.
• FTP Support
  Automatically upload your backups to your own private FTP Server upon their creation.
• 7-Zip Support
  Enable 7-Zip support for theorecticaly shorter backup times.
• Backup Validation
  Checks if the specified Backup Archive can be restored without issue by running tests and caching each gamesave.
  This feature runs by default upon a Backup Archive being created.
• DropBox Support
  Automatically backup your gamesaves to your "DropBox Sync Directory", allowing you to store your backups effortlessly in your DropBox Account.
• Sync & Link
  Move your gamesaves to your "DropBox Sync Directory", while creating Symbolic Links in their original place allowing for true "on-the-cloud" gamesaves.
  Haven't got DropBox? Then move your gamesaves to one directory on your system for easier access.
  Running Windows XP? Then NTFS Junctions will be used.
• Scheduled Tasks
  Setup automated backups to run at whatever day / time you wish.
• Custom Gamesave Entries
  Got a game that's not supported? Simply add them yourself via "Custom Gamesave Entries".
• Steam Spreader
  Got an SSD? Running out of space on your Steam Partition?
  Use "Steam Spreader" to move entire Steam-purchased games onto other partitions and drives (on a per game basis) while creating Symbolic Links to their new locations, allowing you to get the max out of your SSD with your favourite game(s).
  Running Windows XP? Then NTFS Junctions will be used instead.
• Dynamic Restoring
  GameSave Manager dynamically detects restore paths, allowing you to restore gamesaves on your PC even if you've installed the games in a different directory / drive than before.
• Transfer gamesaves
  Quickly and easily share gamesaves with friends and family.
• Highly Customisable
  Loads of Program Settings you can adjust, allowing you to configure GameSave Manager to your own specific needs.
• Seperate Archives
  Optionally create seperate Backup Archives for each gamesave selected.
• Backup upon change
  Only create a new backup when/if the gamesave has been modified since the last backup (only works with "Create separate archives").

 

[ChatGPT]

The tool you mentioned, GameSave Manager, seems like a fantastic solution for backing up and restoring game saves hassle-free. Here's a summary of its key features:

• Cost: It's completely free to use without any hidden costs, adware, or spyware.
• No Dependencies: GameSave Manager doesn't require additional installations like .NET Framework to operate.
• User-Friendly GUI: The Graphical User Interface is designed for easy navigation and a pleasant user experience.
• Update Checker: Optional feature to check for program and database updates when launching the program.
• Regular Database Updates: The database of officially supported games is continually expanding based on community feedback.
• FTP Support: Ability to upload backups to a private FTP server automatically.
• 7-Zip Support: Integration with 7-Zip for potentially faster backup times.
• Backup Validation: Ensures that backup archives can be restored without any issues through testing and caching of each gamesave.
• DropBox Support: Automatically backup game saves to your Dropbox Sync Directory for effortless storage in your Dropbox account.
• Sync & Link: Move gamesaves to the Dropbox Sync Directory creating Symbolic Links in their place for cloud-based game saves.
• Scheduled Tasks: Set up automated backups to run at specific days and times.
• Custom Gamesave Entries: Add games manually that aren't in the supported list through Custom Gamesave Entries.
• Steam Spreader: Easily move Steam-purchased games to different partitions or drives for efficient space utilization, especially for SSDs.
• Dynamic Restoring: Detects restore paths dynamically, allowing restoration even if games are installed in different locations.
• Transfer Gamesaves: Share gamesaves easily with friends and family.
• Highly Customizable: Offers a variety of program settings for personalized configurations.
• Separate Archives: Optionally create distinct Backup Archives for each selected gamesave.
• Backup upon Change: Only generates a new backup if the gamesave has been modified since the last backup (works with "Create separate archives").

These features make GameSave Manager a versatile and convenient tool for managing game saves effectively.