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How to add a game back to your Steam library after removing it?

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.
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What happens if you remove a game from your Steam library?

When you remove a game from your Steam account, it's permanently deleted. The game won't appear in your library. You previously had to contact Steam customer support and ask for this, but there's now a standard way you can delete games in a few clicks.
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How do I install deleted games on Steam?

There is no way to reinstall a game purchased on Steam without using the Steam interface. Step 1: If you want to reinstall the game at a later date, enter Steam, select the game from your library, and double-click the game name. Step 2: You can also right-click the game name, then select Install.
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How do I restore uninstalled games?

Way 1.

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop, then locate the deleted game files from them, drag the mouse to select them, right-click on these files and select Restore. Step 2. Successfully restoring the game files will be returned to the location where they were once saved.
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How do I recover lost game files?

Follow the steps below to recover lost game data on a PC with Windows 10 File History.
  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Go to "File History > Restore personal files".
  3. Click the green "Restore" button to get the deleted files back.
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Do I have to buy a game again if I remove it from Steam?

No. Everything you purchase is tied to your account so you can uninstall and reinstall at any time without purchasing it again.
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Will I lose my saved games if I uninstall on Steam?

So, even if you uninstall your game, your saved game will still be saved in Steam Cloud. When you go to reinstall it later – even if you're reinstalling on a different computer, the saved game will automatically redownload, and you'll be able to continue your progress as if you never uninstalled.
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When Steam is uninstalled do I lose everything?

Uninstalling Steam from your PC will remove not only Steam, but also all your games, downloadable content, and save files. You can make a backup of the games content first, as it will be removed during uninstallation. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
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Is it bad to uninstall and reinstall games?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it?

Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it? If you uninstall a game, it's deleted from the storage. You can reinstall at any date, and the game saves will be playable. Game data (save files) are stored in the cloud for every game, while the game itself is just stored on the console.
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Why do I have to buy a game again Steam?

In the event that your credit card purchase is declined, Steam will remove the games from the Library list. The next time you try to play the game, Steam will ask if you want to attempt the purchase again. You must make a valid purchase in order to play if your payment was declined for any reason.
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How do I buy a game again on Steam?

Click on that purchase and then select "I want to repurchase this saved cart." How do I try my purchase again? If your failed purchase is eligible to be saved, Steam will email you a link that will take you directly to that cart to try and purchase it again.
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How do I buy a game twice on Steam?

Steam Users: You can purchase additional copies as a gift. The "Purchase for myself" option will only be available for the first copy, then it will be greyed out leaving only the "Purchase as gift" option available for the other copies.
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How do I buy a game I already own on Steam?

If you already own the game in question on your own account, there will be a note just above the buy option that says “Buy this game as a gift for a friend.”
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Do I have to pay for a game again if I uninstall it?

You can use apps you bought on Google Play on any Android device without the need to pay again. Each device must be signed in to the same Google Account. You can also reinstall an app you bought but deleted. Also, if you turn off an app that comes with your device, you can turn it back on.
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Will uninstalling games increase FPS?

Installing/Uninstalling a game should not affect it's performance.
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What is 1% low FPS?

1% low is telling us that the worst 1% of the time, the game gets 112 fps.
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What kills FPS in games?

The most common reason for reduced FPS is graphics settings that create a larger workload than your hardware can handle. So how do you achieve better FPS? Getting a faster CPU, more RAM, or a newer graphics card is one solution.
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Why is more FPS better in gaming?

High fps can also reduce input lag, which is the delay between your mouse or keyboard actions and the corresponding response on the screen. Input lag can affect your performance and accuracy in fast-paced or competitive games.
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How do I reinstall Steam games without redownloading?

  1. Simply backup your game from your PC or take a backup file from another's PC.
  2. Open STEAM and on the top left corner click on Steam > Backup and Restore Games.
  3. Choose the Game/s you want to backup or restore.
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Can I sell owned games Steam?

Currently, you can only sell a game on Steam if you're the official owner or developer. You can't sell a game you bought from Valve – Steam's parent company – or from third parties.
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Can you give someone your Steam game?

When you purchase a game on Steam, we offer the option to "gift" the item to anyone on your Steam friends list. The recipient will receive the gift as an attractive e-mail card with a personal message from you and instructions to redeem the game.
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Can we sell the games bought in Steam?

Steam items, in-game items and extra copies of games (referred to as Steam Gifts) are tradable. To be sure if an item is tradable, please go to your Inventory and select the item and read the item details. The "Tags" section will indicate if it is tradable or not.
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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.
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What Steam games give you 2 copies?

Terraria, Starboard, Skullgirls, Project Zombiod, Move or Die, Dungeon Defenders, Space Engineers, Castle Crashers...
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