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L.A. Noire Save File Location

Last verified: 2026-09-24

Quick answer: On PC, L.A. Noire save files are stored in %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire\ as SaveGameX.lanoire files. The <USER-ID> is a numbered profile folder tied to your Rockstar/Steam ID, so the saves are nested two folders deep.
Windows (Steam / Rockstar)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire

Here's exactly where L.A. Noire keeps your .lanoire saves on PC, why the folder path is nested, and how to back them up before reinstalling or moving PCs.

Save file locations

Windows (Steam / Rockstar)
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire

Full path: C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire\ . Files are named SaveGame0.lanoire, SaveGame1.lanoire, etc. The <USER-ID> is a long numbered folder — your actual saves are inside its L.A.Noire subfolder.

Cloud saves

L.A. Noire on PC uses Steam Cloud on the Steam version, but the local copy under the numbered profile folder is what you should back up manually. A cloud conflict on a new machine can overwrite local progress, so copy the .lanoire files out before letting the cloud sync on a fresh install.

How to open the save folder

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run box.
  2. Type %userprofile%\Documents and press Enter.
  3. Open Rockstar Games > L.A. Noire > Profiles.
  4. Open the long numbered folder, then open its L.A.Noire subfolder.
  5. Copy the SaveGameX.lanoire files somewhere safe before editing, modding, or moving PCs.

Save problems & fixes

L.A. Noire saves lost after an update

Updates can change which numbered profile folder is active. Close the game, look for older numbered folders under Profiles, and copy the SaveGameX.lanoire files from the old L.A.Noire subfolder into the currently active one.

L.A. Noire save won't load or says it's corrupt

Try an earlier SaveGameX.lanoire slot. On Steam, right-click the game -> Properties -> Installed Files -> Verify integrity of game files, and disable Steam Cloud temporarily if a conflict keeps overwriting your local file.

My L.A. Noire saves are missing on a new PC

Copy the OLD numbered profile folder (with its L.A.Noire subfolder and .lanoire files) into Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles on the new PC while the game is closed, then launch signed into the same Rockstar account.

FAQ

Where is the L.A. Noire save file on PC?

It's at C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire\SaveGameX.lanoire. Press Win+R, type %userprofile%\Documents, then navigate through Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles into the numbered folder.

What are .lanoire files?

They are L.A. Noire's save files, named SaveGame0.lanoire, SaveGame1.lanoire and so on. Copy the whole set to back up your progress.

Does L.A. Noire use Steam Cloud?

The Steam version uses Steam Cloud, but always keep a manual copy of the .lanoire files in case a cloud conflict overwrites your local progress.

How do I back up my L.A. Noire saves?

Copy the SaveGameX.lanoire files from Documents\Rockstar Games\L.A. Noire\Profiles\<USER-ID>\L.A.Noire to a USB drive or another folder, then paste them back to restore.

Other games

Need another game or a quick backup? Use the Save Location Finder — pick any game to get its exact save path plus a ready-to-run backup command.