How to Move Call of Duty to Another Drive [2024 Guide]

How do you move Call of Duty to another drive if you plan to replace or upgrade your hard drive? Read on, this page will walk you through the detailed guide.

Call of Duty is one of the most popular FPS among global gamers. However, it takes up a large storage space on a hard drive. If your disk lacks free space and Call of Duty is the reason behind it, Fear not!

The first part of this comprehensive guide from EaseUS will help you figure out the details of the process to move Call of Duty to another drive to optimize your PC or free up space from your main drive. We'll demonstrate the methods quickly and clear the mess in your PC storage. Let's get started!

Easiest - Move Call of Duty to Another Drive Automatically

With the designed program's aid, changing the game installation location becomes as easy as a snap since you no longer need to relocate the files manually. EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional is a user-friendly utility that allows us to migrate files, programs, and settings between drives or between PCs.

This software will let you easily choose Call of Duty along with the game platform (Steam / Battle.net) and transfer them to another drive with just a few clicks while saving you the time and effort you used to exert during the process. Let's dive into the steps and witness how effortless automatic migration is.

Step 1. Connect the destination drive to your computer

Where do you want to place the games from their original location? Use the correct way to connect the drive to your computer, where EaseUS Todo PCTrans is installed. Run the games transfer software, choose "App Migration" and then click "Start".

Step 2. Choose the games you want to change the location

On the left bar, choose the original drive where your game programs are installed, locate the games and tick the checkboxes. Click the triangle icon to choose the target drive as the file path. After all the selection, click "Transfer".

Step 3. Transfer the games to the destination drive

The software will work on moving the selected games from the original location to your customized location. Wait for the process to finish.

Besides moving programs between hard drives, EaseUS Todo PCTrans can also transfer programs to a new computer. Get it now and say goodbye to manual, tedious moves.

Move Call of Duty to Another Drive Manually

Let's examine the manual approach to moving Call of Duty to another drive. While it may require more effort than automated alternatives, this method provides more control and customization choices.

#1. Steam

For Steam users, this platform offers a built-in feature to help players move Steam games to another drive with a simple click. However, if you want to move Steam to another drive as well, you may need to perform a reinstallation for Steam and then relocate the new location of Call of Duty.

Here are the detailed steps:

Step 1. Open the Steam client and go to the "Library" tab at the top.

Step 2. Scroll through your library games to find Call of Duty.

Step 3. Right-click on Call of Duty and select "Properties."

Step 4. Go to the "Installed Files" section and hit on the "Move install folder" button beside Move this game's content to another folder or drive.

Step 5. Wait patiently, and Call of Duty will be migrated to the new location successfully.

You can check the following page if you want to learn how to reinstall Steam and restore Call of Duty to the library so that you can play it without re-downloading.

#2. Battle.net

The procedure for moving Call of Duty on Battle.net differs from the process on the Steam platform. Yet, if easy steps are followed, it is possible to move Blizzard games to another drive without the hassle. Now, let's look at how Battle.net moves Call of Duty.

Step 1. Open the Blizzard Battle.net client on your PC and find Call of Duty in your game library menu.

Step 2. Click on the "⚙️" button next to the "Play" button and choose "Show in Explorer".

Step 3. Now, you will see the Call of Duty (Warzone) file location. Right-click on the Call of Duty folder and select "Cut."

Step 4. Go to the destination location on another drive and paste the folder there.

Step 5. Then, go to Battle.net and uninstall Call of Duty.

Step 6. Restart Battle.net and go to the Call of Duty tab. Click on "Locate the game" and select the new location of the Call of Duty folder to verify files.

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Conclusion 

In this article, we've looked at various ways to transfer Call of Duty manually via Steam and using the Battle.net launcher. Our main priority is providing concise, detailed instructions to ensure a smooth transition and protect your gaming experience. With the correct help, moving game files may be easy, regardless of whether you decide to ask for help from customer care or follow the instructions in this post. You can continue to play Call of Duty uninterrupted by taking your time when moving your game.

As much ease and efficiency as possible, we highly recommend utilizing EaseUS Todo PCTrans Professional. Its advanced capabilities and intuitive UI offer an easy way to transfer games, programs, and settings between drives. You may enjoy continuous gaming sessions without worrying about storage constraints by streamlining your setup with EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

Move Call of Duty to Another Drive FAQs

Here are the answers to some of the most common queries that Call of Duty players ask 

1. Is it possible to move a game to another drive?

Yes, a game can be moved to another drive. Game files can be moved between drives using built-in or external tools in many digital distribution platforms and game launchers. You can move game data to a new drive on Steam, Battle.net, or other platforms to free up space, optimize storage, or increase speed. Manual methods like copying and pasting game files can move games to another drive.

2. Do you need Call of Duty HQ?

Yes, you need Call of Duty HQ to access the content of the game. HQ is developed as a central launcher for Call of Duty MW2, MW3, Warzone, DMZ, etc. However, many players suggest that it brings inconvenience for their gaming experience.

3. Is Warzone free if I don't have Cod?

Yes, Warzone is free for all players, even if you haven't purchased any Call of Duty games.