Any way to start SteamVR without running Steam?

[yanlaoge]

I am using Samsung Odyssey. For a period I can just run non-steam games in SteamVR without starting Steam itself, but now starting SteamVR will also trigger Steam. I'd really like to see steam not running because it will sure use up more resources. Any way for that?

[EviLFazZ]

I forgot the exact method I used some years ago when testing alpha hardware, but I do recall using this (now standard) directory to gain direct access (usually here by default installation): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\bin\win64

However, I do not believe you will gain any noticeable difference in terms of resources, as the Steam Client is ultra efficient (even on Windows OS ): https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1369785754

[Grestorn]

Steam doesn't cause aby measurable drop in performance of anything.

It doesn't do anything in the background.

[76561198300422133]

You can run
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\bin\win64\vrstartup.exe
or similar (the exact location of your Steam may vary).
You can even copy the SteamVR directory to another machine and run SteamVR there without the need to install Steam at all. It's a pain that it is so difficult to get OpenVR without a Steam install.

[Grestorn]

All of this will also automatically start Steam in the background. The same happens with any other Steam game, VR or non-VR.

The Steam-client will always start and check the validity of your license.

[Black Blade]

Originally posted by stephentodd+*****:

You can run
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\SteamVR\bin\win64\vrstartup.exe
or similar (the exact location of your Steam may vary).
You can even copy the SteamVR directory to another machine and run SteamVR there without the need to install Steam at all. It's a pain that it is so difficult to get OpenVR without a Steam install.

Well that is why Valve gives out openVR for free for developers, free to use, but the user has to get Steam to install it, and if they all ready got Steam.. maybe they get some games?

Its the same like they do with retailer keys

[dreamre]

i have another: when i run steamvr without oculus home, picture displays only on monitor, not headset. but it works when i run oculus home. damn. i wanna just run steam vr!

[Asalleer]

I have steam pin the the task bar. Right click on it and chose steamvr

[AmericaTheBougiful]

Originally posted by dreamre:

i have another: when i run steamvr without oculus home, picture displays only on monitor, not headset. but it works when i run oculus home. damn. i wanna just run steam vr!

That's the one I wanna know: how does one play Steam VR through Rift S without having to run Oculus Home at the same time?

[dustfinga]

Originally posted by Grestorn:

All of this will also automatically start Steam in the background. The same happens with any other Steam game, VR or non-VR.

The Steam-client will always start and check the validity of your license.

old thread, but some may find this useful: when I start vrmonitor.exe (search in steamapps/SteamVR) then it will start my Valve Index without starting Steam. It also does not ask me to login to Steam.

I can then run non-Steam VR apps.

[SJ]

good

[N0REGARD4LIFE]

Originally posted by dustfinga:

Originally posted by Grestorn:

All of this will also automatically start Steam in the background. The same happens with any other Steam game, VR or non-VR.

The Steam-client will always start and check the validity of your license.

old thread, but some may find this useful: when I start vrmonitor.exe (search in steamapps/SteamVR) then it will start my Valve Index without starting Steam. It also does not ask me to login to Steam.

I can then run non-Steam VR apps.

This is great info. Thanks.

[ratcat]

Originally posted by N0REGARD4LIFE:

Originally posted by dustfinga:

old thread, but some may find this useful: when I start vrmonitor.exe (search in steamapps/SteamVR) then it will start my Valve Index without starting Steam. It also does not ask me to login to Steam.

I can then run non-Steam VR apps.

This is great info. Thanks.

I cant find vrmonitor.exe. Maybe they have made it so its not there anymore.