How to Flush Steam: Clear Your Download Cache
Learn how to flush Steam by clearing its download cache to resolve performance issues in this quick guide.
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Flushing Steam means clearing its download cache and other temporary data. To do this, open Steam and go to Steam > Settings > Downloads. Click on ‘Clear Download Cache’. Confirm the action when prompted. This will log you out of Steam, so you'll need to log in again. This process can resolve download and performance issues.
FAQs & Answers
- What does flushing Steam do? Flushing Steam clears its download cache and temporary data, helping to resolve download and performance issues.
- Will I lose my games when I flush Steam? No, flushing Steam does not delete your games; it only clears temporary data.
- How often should I flush Steam? It is typically recommended to flush Steam when you experience slowdown or download issues, rather than on a regular schedule.
- What happens after I flush Steam? After flushing, you will be logged out of Steam and need to log in again, but your games and library remain intact.