Benefit from old downloaded files
I downloaded Borderlands and then, without making a steam backup file of it, I reset Windows, I found that all the files of the game was not removed and then I put in a folder with its code (8980) in the downloading folder in steam library and Steam says its checking found files but then trying to download the full game (10.7GB).
Is there is solution to this?
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Should you empty your downloads folder?
Downloading files to your computer can quickly fill your hard drive. If you're frequently trying new software or downloading large files to review, it may be necessary to delete them to open up disk space. Deleting unneeded files is generally good maintenance and doesn't harm your computer.Are download files important?
Due to the low cost of external storage devices, we recommend making backup copies of important downloaded files. Doing so allows you to safely delete them from your computer's main storage, because they are easily accessed from another storage device.Should you delete old files?
Since plenty of data accumulates on your hard drive over time, deleting old files helps free up space for other things you may want. Your computer may also slow down slightly if any programs are accessing certain files, even if you no longer use them.How long do files stay in download folder?
One important point to note: not all files in the downloads folder will be deleted after 30 days, just those that haven't changed in the past 30 days. This means if you download a file and open it daily without making any changes to it, it will still be deleted after the 30 day mark.My Files Disappeared from Downloads. How Do I Get Them Back?
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