What will happen to my games if I uninstall steam?

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Snibs Jan 4, 2013 @ 2:19pm

Just recently, my steam has been failing to start up. I'm afraid that I'll have to reinstall steam, but what will happen to all my games? Also if anyone can give me some tips for helping fix the problem, that would be very nice. Thanks.

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Heffebaycay Jan 4, 2013 @ 2:21pm

If you uninstall Steam, your games will also be uninstalled in the same process.

You should follow these instructions to reinstall Steam without removing your games: How to remove and refresh your Steam files.

☼SirLion☼ Mar 21, 2015 @ 7:27pm

So, either this is more outdated than I originally thought, or my computer has an extreme case of mental retardation. I think the second may be more likely

PRAISE KEK (♥ω♥*) May 13, 2015 @ 5:16pm

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that means i just accidently uninstalled all of my games because some stupid add ware got on steam.

Xee May 13, 2015 @ 5:24pm

They will be uninstalled but you can redownload them

The Giving One May 13, 2015 @ 5:27pm

Or you can do it this way...

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526

A bit of a necro but it does not matter now I guess...

Ameloblastin May 23, 2015 @ 10:21pm

Originally posted by yesterday's sandwich:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that means i just accidently uninstalled all of my games because some stupid add ware got on steam.

me too

uninstalled and reinstalled steam because it was crashing.. lost everything X(

Last edited by Ameloblastin; May 23, 2015 @ 10:22pm

The End May 23, 2015 @ 10:59pm

Originally posted by Alienhead:
me too:dswilsonscared: uninstalled and reinstalled steam because it was crashing.. lost everything X(

Next time your steam-installation is broken, you can refresh the installation, no need for uninstall/reinstall.

Here is how to refresh your steam installation.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=3134-TIAL-4638

Last edited by The End; May 23, 2015 @ 11:01pm

dinky dingdong May 23, 2015 @ 11:31pm

dont worry dude, the games still in your account.

Fruitpunch Jul 2, 2015 @ 6:11pm

Originally posted by Alienhead:
Originally posted by yesterday's sandwich:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that means i just accidently uninstalled all of my games because some stupid add ware got on steam.
me too:dswilsonscared: uninstalled and reinstalled steam because it was crashing.. lost everything X(

what i just lost all my games ?!!!??!?!?!?!?

FFL2and3rocks Jul 2, 2015 @ 6:15pm

Originally posted by Commander Squeaks:
what i just lost all my games ?!!!??!?!?!?!?

They're just uninstalled, you can redownload them.

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Bastardo Dec 25, 2015 @ 3:08pm

but my progress will be saved?

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PIO Dec 25, 2015 @ 3:09pm

It's possible that your saves could be lost, so you might want to back them up when you uninstall and then when you reinstall them, add them back.

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NuggetBox May 14, 2016 @ 10:29am

If it is the problem where steam isnt startong when you click on the icon. Simply stop all steam actions in the ctrl alt delete task manager, i've had this problem

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