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The thread discusses a user's difficulty transferring saved game files from Windows XP to Windows 7 for games like DIRT 2 and Batman, without success. A response suggests that many games utilizing Game for Windows Live may require copying additional folders (xlive and gfwl) alongside save files to ensure proper recognition. Overall, the conversation highlights common challenges with game save compatibility across different Windows versions and offers a potential solution.

Xem

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Hi! I am new to Windows 7 & using both 7 & XP SP 3.Now my problem is that the my saved game files in XP arent working in 7. I installed the game both in 7 & xp but as my progress percentage was more in XP so I didn't want start all over again in 7 & thereby I copied the saved files but it ain't working for me.The game is DIRT 2 & I also tired copying saved files of Batman but it didn't work.PLEASE HELP!!!!
 

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Most games that use Game for windows Live accounts, require you to copy the xlive and gfwl folders in addition to the actual games save file....so that the profiles match, same issue I had with Gta4.

Highwayman

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Most games that use Game for windows Live accounts, require you to copy the xlive and gfwl folders in addition to the actual games save file....so that the profiles match, same issue I had with Gta4.
 

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