Because there is no cloud, you must backup manually. I recommend creating a single batch file to copy all potential locations to an external drive.
Perhaps the most critical real-world application of this knowledge is transferring saves when moving from an old, broken ElAmigos version to a new one. For example, many users have lost hours of progress when their Windows drive crashed or when the game updated.
This is the second most common location, used by TENOKE and newer RUNE cracks. Press Win + R , type %localappdata% , and press Enter. Look for: elamigos save location
Microsoft created a hidden-but-standard Saved Games folder directly in your user profile. To access: Press Win + R , type shell:SavedGames , press Enter.
C:\ProgramData\Steam\[EmulatorName]\[AppID]\storage\ Because there is no cloud, you must backup manually
If you don't run the game as an administrator, it might fail to create a save folder or redirect it to a "VirtualStore" folder at %LocalAppData%\VirtualStore .
: Check C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Documents . Some games create a folder here directly or inside a "My Games" subfolder. For example, many users have lost hours of
Go to your main drive (C:). In the search bar, type *.sav or savegame . Sort the results by "Date Modified." The files you played last night will appear at the top. Right-click the file and select "Open file location."
Here is a step-by-step guide:
If you need help locating the save directory for a or a particular emulator configuration , let me know. I can give you the exact folder structure or walk you through configuring your save file backups . Share public link