Wanna continue playing Plants Vs. Zombies on a different computer, but don’t want to lose your progress? I know I ran into this scenario: I’ve been playing the game on my netbook, but really wanted to start playing on my desktop’s 24″ monitor.
So I poked around and eventually figured out where the elusive save files are located.
(Added 11.11.2010) Mac OS
According to this link, the Mac OS save game file is located in /Users/*username*/Library/Application Support/Popcap/PlantsVsZombiesMac/userdata/
I don’t know if this is for both Steam and non-Steam versions, and I am not sure if the files are interchangeable with PC.
PC – Steam version
- Vista/Window 7: C:\ProgramData\Steam\PlantsVsZombies\userdata
- XP: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\plants vs zombies\userdata
PC – Non-Steam version
- Vista/Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\userdata
- XP: C:\Program Files\PopCap Games\Plants vs. Zombies\userdata
So, locate the files on the computer you’re currently playing on. Then, copy all of the .dat files into the directory on the computer you want to start playing on (in my case, I copied them from the netbook to the desktop). Note that this will overwrite any progress on the target computer, but you probably figured that already.
Note: I can’t vouch for XP, but in my Windows 7 + Steam scenario, the ‘C:\ProgramData\Steam\PlantsVsZombies\userdata’ folder is hidden. I had to turn on viewing of hidden files: Computer > Organize > Folder and Search Options > View > Show hidden files, folders, and drives (works in Vista too). In XP it’s My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Show hidden files — or something like that.
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Nice! Thanks
my favorite character on the Plants Vs. Zombies game is none other than the Michael Jackson zombie.-..
That is a good one. I also like the Yeti zombie (very rare and only found on a certain level).
Plants Vs. Zombies should be given the title “game of the year”, this game is so addictive-”;
I forgot how to do this and look where I ended up.
Thanks Andy
No problem Jimmy. Btw, do I know you? LOL sorry if I should be making a connection here.
Hi to all. I have tried to take my save files from ‘userdata’ folder with me, but on my home laptop whey don’t work. I have replaced all files in same folder with those I have brought but still can’t play my last game. I have transferred from XP to Win 7. Maybe this is a problem??
Vadim – Steam or non-Steam version? I’ll assume non-Steam. So you just copied everything from “C:\Program Files\PopCap Games\Plants vs. Zombies\userdata” to “C:\ProgramData\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\userdata”?
Also do you think it could be a permissions issue on the file(s)? Are you familiar with how to check this?
when i play the setup they says that its less physical memory than 512mb…
pls help
How can I transfer my game progress from one iPhone to another? Have a new phone and don’t want to restart from the beginning, took me weeks of playing to finish adventure mode twice. Thanks.
Diana – I don’t know that this is possible. I am not sure of a way to copy the PVZ data for the iPhone. I don’t even know if there is a way to access it. I know the PC version offers “cloud syncing” over Steam, but I don’t think there is anything like that available on iPhone, even through the Game Center.
I have tried to take my save files from ‘userdata’ folder with me, but on my home laptop whey don’t work. I have replaced all files in same folder with those I have brought but still can’t play my last game. I have transferred from XP to Win 7 and d’ont work !!
Stefanutz,
Did you use the versions appropriate for Steam vs. non-Steam, and the proper OS? For example, Windows XP has a different file location than Vista/7.
its cool bro i find it……………………
i tried to put it from my pc to my laptop but the laptop would not let me put it in????
My game was deleted how can i get it back??
please help im desperado!! pweaaaase imma noobb!
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t dog,
Dude. Chill. LOL. If the files are really deleted, you can try an undelete utility. Or you can use system protection to roll your PC back to before the files were deleted? Just a thought.
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Thanks Andrew. I owe you one
I clould not find Plants vs zombies thatt I was playing
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Thanks for the view hidden files reply
hey i can help for you
non-Steam version? I’ll assume non-Steam. So you just copied everything from “C:\Program Files\PopCap Games\Plants vs. Zombies\userdata” to “C:\ProgramData\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\userdata”?
=> it is not
it is here . you turn on hidden folder . open C:
you can see ProgamData
C:\ProgramData\PopCap Games\PlantsVsZombies\user and cache
you copy it from v…v….. to here replace
Thanks, ninja.
Plants Vs. Zombies – location of save game file (Windows XP, Windows 7, & Mac OS) | Welcome to Andrewblock.net – excellent
Has anyone figured out how to go back and replay a level? I would like to replay some levels just because they were fun.
Thanks a lot…this has been of great help…!!!
and @JEFF (the above commentator) previous levels cannot played in this game in adventure mode…so try playing the mini games after you unlock them…they consist almost all of the level types…
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