How to Make Steam Detect Game Files
Learn how to verify your game files on Steam to ensure proper detection and updates.
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To have Steam detect your game files, follow these steps: Go to your Steam Library and click on the game that you need to detect. Click on the Manage (gear icon) and select 'Properties'. Under 'Local Files', click on 'Verify Integrity of Game Files'. Steam will then check for missing or corrupted files and replace them as needed. This ensures your game files are correctly recognized and updated by Steam.
FAQs & Answers
- What does 'Verify Integrity of Game Files' do? It checks for missing or corrupted files in your game and replaces them as needed.
- How do I access the game properties in Steam? Right-click on the game in your library, select 'Manage', then click 'Properties'.
- Why is my game not detecting on Steam? This could be due to corrupted files or incorrect installation paths, which can be fixed with a file integrity check.