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How do I redownload old Steam games?

How to reinstall games on Steam
  1. Launch the Steam app on your computer and click on Library.
  2. Scroll through your list of games and select which game you want to reinstall.
  3. Head to the game's Steam page by clicking it, and then click on the big blue Install button on the page.
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How do I restore my old Steam games?

  1. Install Steam and. log in. ...
  2. Launch Steam.
  3. Click on "Steam" in the upper left corner of the Steam application.
  4. Select "Backup and restore games..."
  5. Select "Restore a previous backup"
  6. Browse to the location of the game's backup files.
  7. Continue through the Steam windows to install the necessary games.
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Can you redownload Steam games after deleting?

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. Your new game will default back to its original settings.
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Why can't i redownload a game on Steam?

Restarting steam should fix the problem. If you still face the same issue, one you can try pausing the downloads and restarting steam to see if it helps (this was an earlier bug in steam). Check your settings to see if the correct game folders are included. If all else fails, Steam support is the best way to get help.
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How do I redownload Steam without losing games?

If reinstalling Steam and Steam games in the near future, please move the steamapps folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps) outside of the Steam directory to prevent your games from being deleted. Additionally, backups of all game content can be created for reinstallation.
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How To Backup and Restore Your Games on Steam

How do I download a game I already own on Steam?

Select the "All Games" tab. If you're logged into the Steam client elsewhere, the games list will reflect the installation state of your library on that machine. Next, locate your game and tap the install button to initiate your remote download.
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What happens when you buy a game on Steam that you already own?

If you buy a game that you have already own on Steam, the store will attempt to cancel your purchase by notifying you that you already have a copy of the game and if you wish, you can send it to one of your steam friends.
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Does deleting Steam games delete games?

When you uninstall Steam, your game files and saved games will remain on your computer, and you can reinstall Steam at a later time to access them again. However, if you manually delete the game files after uninstalling Steam, then the games will be permanently lost.
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Does uninstalling a Steam game delete all files?

Yes, you do keep your progress... but only if your game save has been saved to the Steam cloud. Otherwise, you will loose any progress not saved to the cloud upon uninstalling the game. Generally, in most cases, you keep your progress. But there are a few cases (mostly older games) where you might lose progress.
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How do I get my old game data back?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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How do I restore deleted games?

Recover Games from Recycle Bin. One of the most popular ways to recover games or any type of files on the computer is through the Recycle Bin. It is a function on Windows where the deleted data are temporarily stored. Windows developed this function to let users restore files from accidental deletion.
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Why did my Steam games disappear?

If you have already activated and played games on Steam in the past but the games are no longer appearing in your list of activated games, you are most likely logged into the wrong Steam account. You can use the Help site to figure out if you have other accounts associated with your email address or phone number.
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How do I access my Steam cloud?

Cloud files are stored locally in the following locations by default:
  1. Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata.
  2. MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata.
  3. Linux: ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata.
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Does Steam Cloud save game progress?

Basically steam stores all your game saves on their cloud, they are also stored locally on your PC. Think of the cloud saves as a backup copy. So ignoring the warning isn't a problem. But if your save files somehow get deleted or corrupted you may lose a lot of progress.
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What happens if you delete Steam game files?

Delete Games From the Steamapps Folder

That doesn't mean the game will be removed from the Steam library but it will definitely disappear from your machine in its entirety.
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Can I reinstall Steam games on a new computer?

Connect the external hard drive with Steam games back up to the new PC and log in Steam with your account. > Open up the Steam platform on the new PC and select Steam > Backup and Restore Games... > Select "Restore a previous backup" and click on "NEXT>".
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How much would it cost to own all games in Steam?

Well, at the moment it costs $834,854.74 at a discounted price which costs $863,252.73 at full price. This page was last updated 3 hours ago, based on the price of the US region and English language.
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What happens if you buy a game on Steam and you don't like it?

You can request a refund for nearly any purchase on Steam—for any reason. Maybe your PC doesn't meet the hardware requirements; maybe you bought a game by mistake; maybe you played the title for an hour and just didn't like it.
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How much if you buy all Steam games?

But how much would it actually set a person back if they decided they wanted to buy every last game on Steam? A little over half a million dollars, apparently.
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Can I access older Steam cloud saves?

To find your save files, visit Valve's View Steam Cloud page in your web browser and sign in with your Steam account. You'll see a list of games using your Steam Cloud storage.
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Where are Steam saves stored?

On PC (Steam, GoG, etc., every store except Microsoft Game Store): Your saves can be found under the AppData\LocalLow directory. Once there, enter the folder of game you were playing. Inside, the Save game should be named SAVE_GAME.
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Is Steam cloud free?

The user may pay a subscription cost to use the GFN service. Customers will continue to acquire games on Steam the same way they do today, and partner payouts will remain the same. These cloud services enable Steam users to play their Steam library in the cloud, one game at a time, like they can on their local PC.
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Why are old games removed from Steam?

Prey isn't alone: games vanish from Steam all the time. Sometimes they reappear later, but other times they're just plain gone—and this can happen for all sorts of different reasons including expired music rights, trademark disputes, exclusivity deals, fake review scams, shady developer practices, and more.
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Where are all my Steam games?

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.
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How do I find games that I deleted?

To download deleted apps from Play Store:
  1. Go to Google Play and tap on the Menu. ...
  2. Choose My Apps and Games. ...
  3. Tap on All option. ...
  4. Find the deleted apps and tap on Install. ...
  5. Connect your Android and Select App Documents. ...
  6. Scan and Select One of App Data to Recover. ...
  7. I can't download the App I find, why?
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