Hey guys, it's been quite a mystery how to backup battlefield 3, I found a working solution. (test on Windows 7 64-bit)


Step 1 # Open regedit > go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Battlefield 3" > right click > Export > save as bf3.reg
Step 2 # Navigate to your origin games directory.
Step 3 # Copy the battefield 3 folder to your backup location.
Step 4 # Install Origin on the new PC.
Step 5 # Copy the backup back into your Origin games folder.
Step 6 # Run the registry file and add to registry.

Open Origin, it will say preparing for a while until the process completes checking the files.

example data on bf3.reg


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\EA Games\Battlefield 3]
"GDFBinary"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Origin Games\\Battlefield 3\\GDFBinary_en_US.dll"
"GameExplorer"="{16DD7F7E-2EE1-4BD6-8008-FC2DB292220F}"
"DisplayName"="Battlefield 3™"
"Locale"="en_US"
"Product GUID"="{78225C16-4123-488A-BCE3-C83DC933C9CF}"
"Install Dir"="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Origin Games\\Battlefield 3\\"

original posting and credit to BF3 Backup

This post has been edited by AsuKi: Dec 7 2011, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the guide. Saves time having to download all the updates again.

thx for sharing this.

planning to reinstall my windows 7 and this bkp method will be very helpful

thanks

usefull method.i just copy the bf3 folder.and after installing paste back on origins game folder.and open origin and install battlefield.

thanks mate....next year planning on building a rig, now playing on laptop....

I know this is an old thread but just had to ask... What if I'm changing from 32 bit to 64 bit?

The registry for 32 bit is located here:


While as the registry for 64 bit is located here:


Can I just use the registry codes mentioned for 64 bit after I change my Windows from 32 to 64 or do I really have to install everything all over again?

for who need backup BF3

hi im new here, is it the backup important?

If you format and re-install windows, u dun have to download the updates again. (Or download the entire game again if u dun have a physical copy)

owh alright thanks!

omg, this thread just save my life..
T_T 16gb is a quite harsh even for 4mbps user..

thanks bro.

Very useful method bro ! thanks for sharing

nice broooo, now i can format my windowsssss

I just basically copy the Origin Games folder to my portable harddrive and repaste back once after clean installation.

1. Copy the game folder "Battlefield 3" from Origin <install path>\Origin Games\Battlefield 3
2. On the machine that doesn't have BF3 installed start the download and pause it immediately (when it gets to 0.01%), this will give origin a chance to create the folder on your computer.
3. Replace the "Battlefield 3" folder with the one you copied.
4. Resume installation, if everything is right, it should jump to 99% and download a couple of things and you're done!

this is the best

good one!

c easy i tell u... normal download install, pause, copy paste then resume , finally a very fast solution to setup the whole game

faster setup = faster seat bucket = faster kill = faster colonel LVL100 ha aha h ahahah

Like this can give a copy to my friend? He lazy download