Steam - the largest platform for the distribution of digital copies of computer games. This service allows you to keep a huge library with entertainment, buy new items and old projects, download games using the application. Due to the fact that the software is constantly updated, and also downloads thousands of game files, the application folder may become clogged. The same applies to games. In this article, you will learn how to clear the cache in Steam.
When is such a function needed?
First, we will figure out when it is necessary to check and clean cache files through the Steam application. If you find that when a game starts, nothing happens or an error appears, and the application stops working, then do not rush to download all the files again. You will spend a lot of time on this, especially with a slow or limited Internet.
No wonder the Steam service is called the most convenient for players in terms of organizing the library. The application has functionality with which you can check and clear the cache in "Steam".
Check
First, find the required game in the library and right-click on it. Then, through the menu, go to the properties of this application. Here, open the tab called "Local Files" and click on the "Check Integrity ..." button. After that, Steam will begin scanning the game folder on the hard drive. The utility will check the integrity of all data and the correctness of the structure. This procedure can take several minutes or more - it all depends on the size of the game folder.
After the check is complete, the service will determine which files are damaged. They will begin to download again. No action is required from you. The main thing is not to close the Steam program and not to disable access to the Internet. After downloading the missing components, run the game again. If the problem persists, then it is necessary to look for a malfunction on the side of the computer.
Cleaning
To clear the game’s cache in Steam, you need to perform approximately the same procedure. Again, open the section with the library and find the desired game. We click on it with RMB and go to the window with properties. And here we also go to the tab "Local files".
But now you need to press another button. It is called "Remove from Computer." After clicking, the program will ask you to confirm the procedure. Remember that the game cache is the working files that are used in the gameplay process, are responsible for the launch and performance. Without them, you cannot play, and all files will have to be downloaded again.