[FIXED] Can't rename non-Steam game

[Professional Mr. Phann]

I'm trying to rename a non-Steam game so it actually has the name I want as opposed to the .exe's name. However, every time I try, it just deletes itself for no reason...

I FIXED IT

For some reason, changing the name of the directory allowed me to changed the name of the shortcut without any issues.

Old:

"D:\Program Files\Steam - Games\steamapps\common\Soldier of Fortune\SoF.exe"

New:

"D:\Program Files\Steam - Games\steamapps\common\SoF\SoF.exe"

[arid]

Library > right click on it
http://prntscr.com/qwnpca
properties
http://prntscr.com/qwnplj

never had an issue with it

[Jaunitta 🌸]

You cant rename the whole name of game.exe it will nolonger point to the game.
Just make a shortcut in the game's directory keep the game name but add more to the name.exe while it is in the directory then cut and paste to desktop.

[Ogami]

Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

You cant rename the whole name of game.exe it will nolonger point to the game.
Just make a shortcut in the game's directory keep the game name but add more to the name.exe while it is in the directory then cut and paste to desktop.

Sorry but that is complete nonsense.
If you add a exe of a game as a non Steam link to your library you can name it anything you want.
Has nothing to do with the path recognition, its completely independent.

You can name the game whatever you want in your library, the target path will always be the added exe.

Even if i call the game total nonsense.
See:
https://prnt.sc/qwrj08

[Professional Mr. Phann]

Originally posted by ✗◡✗:

Library > right click on it
http://prntscr.com/qwnpca
properties
http://prntscr.com/qwnplj

never had an issue with it

I know how to do it. The issue is that the shortcut DELETES itself if I change it. This is the first time this has happened.

[Ogami]

Originally posted by Professional Mr. Phann:

I know how to do it. The issue is that the shortcut DELETES itself if I change it. This is the first time this has happened.

Thats the fault of the new library UI. If you rename a non Steam game it auto deletes itself from the category you put it in. But it should still be visible in your library list under "Uncategorized".

Restarting Steam can also help. Its a bit annoying.

[Professional Mr. Phann]

Originally posted by Ogami:

Originally posted by Professional Mr. Phann:

I know how to do it. The issue is that the shortcut DELETES itself if I change it. This is the first time this has happened.

Thats the fault of the new library UI. If you rename a non Steam game it auto deletes itself from the category you put it in. But it should still be visible in your library list under "Uncategorized".

Restarting Steam can also help. Its a bit annoying.

Nope. It disappears completely and I have to re-add it. Restarting Steam did not help.

[Ogami]

Hm , works for me with Non Steam games.
Which game are you trying to add if i may ask?

[Professional Mr. Phann]

Originally posted by Ogami:

Hm , works for me with Non Steam games.
Which game are you trying to add if i may ask?

The community edition of Soldier of Fortune.

[Professional Mr. Phann]

I FIXED IT

For some reason, changing the name of the directory allowed me to changed the name of the shortcut without any issues.

Old:

"D:\Program Files\Steam - Games\steamapps\common\Soldier of Fortune\SoF.exe"

New:

"D:\Program Files\Steam - Games\steamapps\common\SoF\SoF.exe"

[Ogami]

And to what do you want to rename it? Just installed Soldier of Fortune to test and the game link as shown in Steam is " Soldier of Fortune".

https://prnt.sc/qwv8yg

I also can rename it to everything i want without it disappearing.

https://prnt.sc/qwv9ac



Edit: Ah well, seems you fixed it.

[dont be dumb]

Originally posted by 𝙛𝙚𝙛𝙚:

Library > right click on it
http://prntscr.com/qwnpca
properties
http://prntscr.com/qwnplj

never had an issue with it

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