What do I need to backup when reinstalling the Oculus software?
Let's say I need to reinstall the Oculus software. Either it's been misbehaving, or I had to reinstall Windows, or I've built a new computer. I really don't want to have to download everything again. What do I need to save in order to spend the least amount of time downloading stuff later?
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If you copy and then paste, you'll lose your saved games. To backup entire Oculus installation or only games, you can try a freeware called Oculus Backupper.
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Does uninstalling Oculus games delete saves?
Essentially, whenever you download and use an app or a game, its data is stored in the same local folder on your Quest 2 itself. What this means is, if you ever decide to uninstall that game, you will also delete its entire save data in the process.What happens if you uninstall Oculus?
When the Oculus app is uninstalled, any content you've downloaded for your Oculus Rift S or Rift will also be uninstalled. To make sure you don't have to install your content again, you can back up your Oculus software folder in case you ever need to uninstall the Oculus app.How do I reinstall Oculus software?
Then follow the steps below to reinstall Oculus software:How do I transfer Oculus games to another computer?
Open the Oculus app on your computer. Select Library in the left menu. Select on the bottom right of the app you'd like to move. Select Move from the dropdown menu and pick the location you'd like to move the app to.How to re-install Crashing Oculus software
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