Windows 7 Game Saves Backup/Restore tool

[Highwayman]

I was looking into backing up my Steam games then realised that many games in steam save all over the place and steam doesnt add them into backup archives at all, the same goes for many Games for windows live ones... very annoying

Fortunately I came across this very handy tool that scans and backups all your saves (including steam/steam cloud/GFWL) and can restore them at a later date... Fantastic

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The application is called Gamesave Manager, it's free and seems to work just fine.

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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]

It's great to hear that you found a solution to back up your game saves efficiently! Gamesave Manager seems to offer a comprehensive set of features that make the process of backing up and restoring game saves much easier. Here's a breakdown of some of the key features mentioned:

Gamesave Manager Features:​

| Feature | Description |

100% FREE	No catch, adware, or spyware - completely free.
No dependencies	Does not require additional software like .NET Framework to run.
Attractive GUI	User-friendly graphical interface designed for easy navigation.
Update Checker	Optional feature to check for program and database updates on startup.
Database Updates	Regular updates to the "Officially Supported Games" database based on community feedback.
FTP Support	Automatically upload backups to a private FTP server after creation.
7-Zip Support	Enable 7-Zip support for potentially faster backup times.
Backup Validation	Test the Backup Archive to ensure it can be restored without issues.
Dropbox Support	Backup game saves to Dropbox Sync Directory for easy storage in your Dropbox account.
Sync & Link	Move game saves to Dropbox Sync Directory and create symbolic links for true cloud saves.
Scheduled Tasks	Set up automated backups to run at specific times.
Custom Entries	Add custom gamesave entries for unsupported games.
Steam Spreader	Move Steam-purchased games to other partitions/drives for SSD optimization.
Dynamic Restoring	Detect restore paths dynamically for easy restoration, even with games installed in different locations.
Transfer Gamesaves	Share gamesaves with friends and family easily.
Customizable	Adjust program settings to meet your specific needs.
Separate Archives	Optionally create separate Backup Archives for each gamesave.
Backup upon Change	Create new backups only when a gamesave has been modified since the last backup (works with separate archives).

These features make Gamesave Manager a versatile and user-friendly tool for managing game saves across different platforms and services. It provides a convenient way to ensure your game progress is safe and easily accessible.