[bossent20]

Hi everyone

I backed up my Rockstar game folder to save my GTA IV game saves.

I tested it before formatting my PC.

It seemed to work, but soon I realised it only picked up my saved game because I had my Xlive setup on my PC too.

When I formatted the system, I only had my Rockstar folder backed up. Looks like I forgot to backup the xlive folder as well.

Is there any way of sorting this out so I can carry on the game save from where I left off, or was the xlive folder a crucial part to backup in order to carry on?

And... is this the case with all games. Shall I just keep backing up xlive folder for any GFWL games, and merge them when reinstalling each one on a new PC?

Please help. I hope I can fix this

Thanks

[bossent20]

any ideas please anyone?

[Mbbest]

I don't know, but you can test it? Just install game and put saves in their location and pray :)

[bossent20]

thanks but i have tried that already

i realised later that i needed to backup the xlive folder as well, but am hoping someone knows of another way around please

[Mbbest]

You could run some apps for recovering data from HDD. (because you have formated then installed new data on HDD its small chance to return that folder but I think you have 30-40% of chance to recover it) BUT Its complicated and you must know how to use recovery apps.

[mrxfiles]

this is my step before i format my pc

1) copy rockstar folder "C:\Users\Mr.X-FileS\AppData\Local\Rockstar Games"
2) copy Xlive folder "C:\Users\Mr.X-FileS\AppData\Local\Microsoft\XLive"
3) copy rockstar folder "C:\Users\Mr.X-FileS\Documents\Rockstar Games"

after format pc, u install GTA IV, then paste all file same like your copy before.

When run the GTA IV please sign up, then u can see your name & icon

Enjoy :D

[bossent20]

much thanks will try this

appreciate the help