Copied my game folders .. Is there an easy way?

[Gingerbread Demon]

OK I did a clean install of windows onto a brand new hard disk and am in the process or reinstalling my games.

I made a copy of GTA V game folders and wondering is there a way to use that so that I don't have to sit through 7 disks of installation boredom?

Non Steam version ..

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Run the executable for the game to find out? I would not be surprised if it doesn't work, though. Usually there are some aspects of installation that require more than the files in the game folder.

 

[sojourner]

With World of Warcraft you can just copy the gaming folder and run the executable. Don't know about GTA tho.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

Oh, look, someone put together a handy guide for doing what the OP wants to do.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Oh, look, someone put together a handy guide for doing what the OP wants to do.

That is most handy indeed