How do I connect my library to Steam?

From the Steam Settings panel select the Family tab (or in Big Picture mode, Settings > Family Library Sharing). Here you can select users who have also logged into this computer to share your library with. Click the "Authorize Library Sharing on this Computer" box.

How do I connect to my existing Steam library?

Launch Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads and click the Steam Library Folders button. This will open the Storage Manager. Here you can see manage your game installations and locations. Near the top of the Storage Manager, click the "+" button to add another folder of your installed games.

Why won t my library load on Steam?

Method 1: Restart the Steam Client. Method 2: Check Steam Server Status. Method 3: Run Steam as An Administrator. Method 4: Close Unused Background Tasks.

How do I refresh my Steam library?

Will uninstalling Steam delete games?

Steam Support :: Uninstall Steam. How should I uninstall Steam? Important: This process will remove Steam and any installed game content from your machine.

How to Share Steam Library With Friends (Steam Family Library Sharing)

How do I reinstall Steam without deleting games?

After reinstalling Steam, copy all the game files into the new Steam directory's common folder. Or, if you copied the entire steamapps folder, replace the new steamapps folder with the one you copied. Once you're done, start up the Steam client. Your games should already be installed.

Will I lose everything if I delete Steam and redownload it?

If the game supports SteamCloud or other remote save retention, yes. The game will pull the save data remotely, restoring progress. If the game does not delete local save files and folders on uninstall, and you did not delete the folders and files, yes. The reinstall will see the save files present and carry on.

Can you reinstall games after uninstalling Steam?

You can uninstall any game at any time and reinstall free of charge whenever you like, however much you like.

Can I reinstall Steam games on a new computer?

You will naturally first need to install Steam on the new computer first. Once done, open up the exact same default Steam library location (C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common) on the new PC and copy the game folder/s there.

Why is Steam making me reinstall my games?

Games may appear uninstalled when Steam no longer recognizes the installation files. As long as the affected game's folder is still in the proper location, attempting to launch the game will prompt a download.

Where are Steam game files stored?

Steam games will be stored under C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common, while GOG games can be found in C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games. Other launchers, such as Battle.net will produce individual game folders under C:\Program Files (x86).

How do I add games to my Steam library without downloading?

Can I install the same Steam game twice?

As long as you have Steam installed, you can re-download your game any number of times and play it again.

How many computers can Steam be activated on?

You may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 10 devices at a given time, and for up to 5 accounts that may then use your game library on any of your authorized computers.

Why is my Steam library black?

To fix the black screen issue on Steam, you should update Steam to the latest version, close other open apps, clear browser data, delete the Steam cache folder, and revert Steam settings. Also, make sure your graphics card is fine.

Will Steam keep my saved games?

Usually the savegame is stored in the Documents folder and if you have a Onedrive on your PC, it will get synced to Onedrive. But if the game use Steam cloud save, you will lose the progress since the savegame is stored to the cloud and only accessible by the account that create the savegame.

What happens if a Steam game gets deleted?

You are probably wondering what happens if you buy a game on Steam and it later gets pulled from the store. Will you still be able to play it? In the majority of instances, the answer is yes. The game will remain in your library and you will be able to download, install, and launch it as normal.

Will I have to buy a game again if I remove it from my Steam library?

Keep in mind that after you officially delete the folder, that corresponding game will be gone. Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again.

How long will Steam last?

Well, yeah, nothing lasts for ever. But rest assured, Steam won't be shutting down any time soon. Steam exists already longer then many of its current users ( 17+ years). And its bigger and more successful then ever.

Does permanently removing a game from Steam refund it?

You can report any problems you're having with a specific game in this next menu, but you can request a refund by clicking It's not what I expected or I purchased this by accident. (You can also remove the game permanently from your account, but you won't receive a refund.)

Why is Steam not syncing my saves?

The most common cause of this problem is that synchronization is off on the computer you're currently using, and you played the game on a different computer that has synchronization on. Open Steam > Settings > Cloud > Enable Steam Cloud synchronization for apps that support it. Then click OK and restart Steam.

Are Steam games stored on your computer?

Steam installs to C:\Program Files\Steam folder by default and files for games installed on Steam are stored in the folder C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\ by default.

How do I retrieve saved games from Steam cloud?

Open the Steam Cloud website in your web browser and sign in. Once you've signed in, you'll see a list of games with cloud save files. To download a cloud save file for a game, click Show Files for that game in the list of game entries.