Here is the step-by-step process. First, navigate to the save folder you identified in the previous section. Inside, you'll likely find one or more files. The main one might be named something like SaveGame.sav , or you might see numbered files like Slot1.sav , Slot2.sav . Next, right-click on the file and select "Copy." Then, paste the file into a safe and separate folder, such as a new folder on your Desktop named "XStoryPlayer Saves Backup." It's also a good idea to rename the backup file to something descriptive, like BeforeModInstall.sav , so you can easily identify it later. For maximum security, you can also copy this backup folder to a USB drive or another physical hard drive.
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Some aggressive antivirus software sandboxes Unity games. If your XStoryPlayer save continually resets to zero, add the game's executable and the save folder to your Antivirus . Here is the step-by-step process
On your Desktop or an external drive, create a folder named XStoryPlayer_Backups . The main one might be named something like SaveGame
: Do not turn off the power while the "Writing report..." or "Saving..." message is visible to avoid data corruption.