how to get my old save to work

@ronenzzHey, it's pretty simple actually. There are 2 methods, one is to enable cloud saves and let Origin handle it. In the game details page for the game in Origin there should be a Cloud Storage tab. In this, check that the relevant checkbox is ticked, then when you log into Origin on the 2nd machine and try to start the game, the saves should sync up. 

The other option is to manually move the save files. They can be found at My Documents/BioWare\Dragon Age Inquisition\Save and they're the .SAV files. They're pretty unclear if you try to read them but if you go by the timestamp you should be able to find whichever save(s) you want to transfer. Just drop this file into the relevant folder on your new PC and you're good to go. 

Note that there's a character switch button on the Load page in DAI, you will probably need to use this in order to see the imported save. 

Thanks. 

does this method work with purchased games? I did a hardware upgrade and want to import my .sav files into my reinstallation of inquisition.

Legitimate DA:I saves are ".DAS" files... 🤔