Is there any way to get the files onto my computer from my old computer instead?
April 9, 2009 – 3:16 amPosted by: Barberousse
I’m getting a new computer in this week and I would really like to avoid having to go through the whole installation process of Vanilla WoW, BC and Wrath all over again before I can play on it. Is there any way to get the files onto my computer from my old computer instead?
One Response to “Is there any way to get the files onto my computer from my old computer instead?”
Yes!
You’ll want to copy over the old World of Warcraft directory to your new computer. You do not need to reinstall the game from scratch. The last time I installed WoW from scratch was over two years ago and I’ve gone through a few computers since then.
As for the easiest way to copy across the directory, you’ll probably want to pick up an external USB hard drive (or a very large USB memory stick) from Best Buy or someplace. Here’s an external hard drive I found on New Egg that should work nicely. (Side note: We’re not responsible if you or something else screws up your computer, we have to say this because you’d be surprised how easily people turn around and place blame.) There are a lot of other options too, and I’m sure some commenters will weigh in with their two to twenty cents. Be sure to shop around though, as these things are often on sale.
By kyrios on Apr 9, 2009