I need help with multiple duplicate steam files on two different drives

[Emperor_Lu_Coo]

So I opened nvidia app and noticed I have multiples of games in the app. Up to four for some. Anyways I opened file location of two multiples of the same game and one is on one drive and the other is on a different one. How do I safely delete one? I am not even sure if all the files are identical but for this game it is.

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Here’s how you can deal with duplicate game files on different drives without messing anything up:

Step 1: Figure out which installation Steam is using

1. Open Steam:
Go to your Steam Library and find the game in question.
2. Check the File Location:
Right-click on the game, go to Properties, then Installed Files, and click Browse.
This will open the folder where Steam is using the game files. Write down the path so you know where it’s located.

Step 2: Find the duplicate installation

1. Use the NVIDIA App:
Right-click on the duplicate game in NVIDIA’s app and open the file location.
2. Compare the Locations:
Check if this is a different folder or drive than the one Steam is using.

Step 3: Make sure the files are the same

1. Compare Folder Sizes:
Right-click each folder and go to Properties to check the sizes. If they’re the same, chances are the files are identical.
2. Check for Save Files:
Make sure your save files are either backed up or synced with Steam Cloud (or stored elsewhere, like in your Documents folder).

Step 4: Decide which one to keep

1. Stick with the One Steam Uses:
Keep the installation Steam is pointing to. If that location is on your preferred drive, you’re good to go.
2. Delete the Other One:
If the duplicate is on a different drive or a location you don’t want, you can safely delete it.

Step 5: Safely delete the duplicate

1. Uninstall It:
If Steam detects both installations, you can uninstall the duplicate through Steam.
2. Manually Delete:
If Steam doesn’t recognize the extra folder, just go to that folder, double-check that it’s the duplicate, and delete it.

Step 6: Prevent this from happening again

1. Set a Default Steam Library:
In Steam, go to Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders. Choose one preferred folder and remove any extras you don’t need.
2. Update NVIDIA’s App:
Once you’re done cleaning up, refresh or reconfigure the NVIDIA app so it only shows games from the correct location.

If you run into trouble or need more help, let me know!