Hey people, so, I am having major problems with my computer and I may need to wipe my system clean with a format, If I do this, will I need to re-purchase the digital download or just download it again.
Also, I know my character's are on the server, but if I format my PC, what will I lose and should anything be backed up?
When i google for this kind of question I found some answers but by posting my query here, I am hoping to get a better idea of what I need to do.
Now, of to find an EVE forum to ask the same question.
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Hope this helps and sorry about the headache. I have been there and done that so I feel for you.
but worst case is that you have to download everything again...nothing character or account related will be lost.
1. Copy the setup.exe (the original digital download) to my portable drive
2. Copy the entire STO directory to my portable drive
3. Format
4. Install STO from the setup.exe
5. Overwrite the entire STO folder with my copy of the STO folder
This will ensure that all my stuff is exactly as it is now and no downloading will be required
You don't need to run setup.
Just back up your sto folder and copy it to the new machine. Run the regular exe and it will fix itself all up.
I thought I had some serious mal-ware or virus issues but my ISP says my connection is "intermittently" failing and now I have to wait 48-72 hours to see if they can fix it.:mad:
Till then I have to not only put up with STO's server disconnections but my own, I can barely play for 5 minutes without seeing those big red words in the middle of my screen.:(