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    How to Archive Software

    Description:

    Instructions for archiving downloadable software on Nintendo Switch.

    Additional Information:

    • Downloadable software can be archived in order to free up space.
    • Once archived, you can redownload the software by selecting the software icon on the HOME Menu.
    • Archiving software will not impact your save data.

    Important:

    A system update is required for some of these features to be available.

    Complete These Steps:

    Archiving software can be done in the following ways:


    Use one of the following options:


    This allows you to archive and manage individual software titles.

    1. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" > "Data Management" > "Manage Software."
    2. Select the software title you would like to archive, then select "Archive Software" > "Archive."

    This allows you to archive multiple software titles simultaneously.

    1. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" > "Data Management" > "Quick Archive."
    2. Select all the software titles you would like to archive, then select "Archive Data" > "Archive."


    1. Select a software icon from the HOME Menu.
    2. Select "Options" at the bottom of the screen, or press the "-" or "+" Buttons on the Joy-Con controllers.
    3. Select "Manage Software," then "Archive Software." hac_screenshot_homemenu_gamemanage.jpg

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