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Can directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps be emptied?
Main article: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps
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Emptying directories (in Windows, they are called folders) on live operating system is always tricky.
If done improperly, it can easily damage data, program installations or even operating system.
The rule of thumb is to clear only directories, where you are 100% sure that they do not contain any
important data or files.
How can I find out that it is safe to delete C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps ?
Before deleting, locate C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps on your harddisk, and double-check if there are no data files.
If in doubts, open some files and check their content.
Also, check directory details here,
and see if it may contain some exe files. If yes, it is better not to delete the directory.
Most popular questions:
Can I clean up C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps content?
What is in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps folder?
Directory information
| Name: | C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps |
| Parent: | C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam |
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| Can be safely deleted: | |
| Contains user's data: | |
| Contains logfiles: | |
| Is temporary: |