How to Delete Steam on Windows PCs<\/h2>\n
We will first show you how to uninstall Steam on Windows before moving to Mac. Follow the methods below to remove Steam from your computer.<\/p>\n
Method 1: Use the Settings app to uninstall Steam<\/h3>\n\r\n\t<\/p>\nThis method will delete Steam and any game content on your system. If you do not want to remove the games, please move the \u201csteamapps\u201d folder from the \u201cSteam\u201d directory.<\/p>\n
The path is usually (C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps). You can also back up all the games if you plan to reinstall them in the future. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
\n- Turn off Steam if it\u2019s on.<\/li>\n
- Click the Windows Start button and choose the gear symbol to access the Settings <\/i>window.<\/li>\n
- From the Settings panel, choose Apps & features <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Look for Steam <\/i> in the list, select it, and then click the Uninstall <\/i>button that shows up.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to uninstall Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tUninstall Steam games using the Steam client<\/div>\r\n\t<\/p>\n\n- Open the Steam client and sign in.<\/li>\n
- Select the Library <\/i> tab from the top menu.<\/li>\n
- Locate the game you want in the library, then right-click it to bring up a drop-down option. From the drop-down menu, choose Manage <\/i> and Uninstall <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Steam will prompt you for confirmation in order to fully uninstall the game. Select Uninstall <\/i> from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Method 2: Uninstall Steam via Control Panel<\/h3>\n
You can also delete Steam using Control Panel <\/a>. The steps below will show you how to do it:<\/p>\n\n- In the taskbar, click the Windows search icon, type control panel <\/i>into the search bar, and hit Enter.<\/li>\n
- Select Uninstall a program <\/i>from the window that appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nA window named Programs and Features <\/i> will open for you. In this window, find Steam <\/i>, right-click it, and select Uninstall <\/i>.<\/p>\n\r\n \r\n ![\"In]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- Follow the on-screen directions to remove Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nRelated<\/b>: How to Effectively Speed Up Steam Downloads <\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 3: Use Auslogics BoostSpeed\u2019s uninstaller to delete Steam<\/h3>\n
Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> is one of the top all-in-one utilities that helps your computer perform at its optimal best. You can use its Uninstall Manager to uninstall Steam from your PC. Why is it good? Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n- Download<\/a> Auslogics BoostSpeed;<\/li>\n
- Start the program and select All Tools. <\/i><\/li>\n
- After that, go to Uninstall Manage<\/i>r and click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n Uninstall programs easily with Auslogics BoostSpeed 13<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- A window w ill open with a list of installed programs on your system. Search for Steam and uninstall it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\n The software\u2019s uninstaller feature thoroughly scans your computer to remove not only the program but any traces the app left behind, like registry entries, folders, or files.<\/p>\nAll the methods we are going to talk about don\u2019t have this feature, which makes Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> a must-have, especially if your goal is to get more storage.<\/div>\r\n \r\n Download for Free<\/a>\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\nHow to Uninstall Steam on Mac<\/h2>\n
Removing Steam from your Mac is a straightforward process. Go through the following steps to learn how to delete Steam on Mac:<\/p>\n
Step 1: Delete Steam from Mac manually<\/h3>\n\n- Before you start uninstalling Steam, you need to ensure that it\u2019s not running. Just click the Steam top menu bar in the left corner of your screen, choose Quit Steam <\/i>, and the software will close.<\/li>\n
- Open a new Finder <\/i>tab.<\/li>\n
- Open the Applications <\/i>folder by choosing Go <\/i>and selecting Applications <\/i>from the Finder\u2019s main menu.<\/li>\n
- Navigate the list to find the Steam application.<\/li>\n
- Drag Steam into Trash <\/i>in your Dock.<\/li>\n
- Right-click on Trash <\/i>and choose Empty Trash<\/i> to make sure the application is deleted entirely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tThe steps above only delete the Steam app; all related files are still there. If you want to delete them, follow the steps below. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nStep 2: Remove Steam files and any leftovers<\/h3>\n\n- First, open Finder <\/i>on your Mac.<\/li>\n
- Select the Go <\/i>menu and then Go to Folder <\/i> from the Finder menu at the top of the screen. You can also use the Command + Shift + G <\/i> shortcut.<\/li>\n
- Type each of the following paths into the Go to Folder <\/i> search box one at a time to find and delete the related files for Steam. Find any related files or Steam folders for each path and send them to Trash <\/i>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
~\/Library\/Caches\/com.valvesoftware.steam <\/i>\r\n~\/Library\/Preferences\/com.valvesoftware.steam.plist <\/i>\r\n~\/Library\/Application Support\/Steam <\/i><\/pre>\n\n- Select Empty Trash <\/i> from the menu when you\u2019ve moved all relevant files and folders to Trash in order to permanently remove them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\nYou can delete your Steam account if you don\u2019t want it anymore. However, remember that when you do that, you cannot reverse it.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, you\u2019ll permanently remove all your game licenses, personal data, and community profiles associated with your account.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to delete your account:<\/p>\n
\n- Open the Steam website and log into your Steam account.<\/li>\n
- Click on your account name in the top right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, choose Account details. <\/i><\/li>\n
- Select the option to Delete my Steam account <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- The details that follow will clarify the consequences of deleting your account, so carefully read them.<\/li>\n
- Follow the steps on the screen to verify that you want to remove your account.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Delete Steam Screenshots<\/h2>\n
Steam offers two ways to save your screenshots. The first is local Steam screenshots, which are saved on your computer.<\/p>\n
These types of screenshots are not synced with your online Steam account. Here\u2019s how to delete Steam screenshots locally:<\/p>\n
\n- Launch the Steam client, then log in.<\/li>\n
- Select View <\/i>and go to Screenshots <\/i> from the menu.<\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll see a list of screenshots you\u2019ve taken and saved on your account in the Screenshot Uploader pop-up.<\/li>\n
- From the menu, pick the screenshot or screenshots you want to remove.<\/li>\n
- Click the Show on Disk <\/i> option to view the files locally. These files can be manually removed with File Explorer or Finder.<\/li>\n
- Instead, click the Delete <\/i>button to remove the chosen screenshots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n- A pop-up box will appear. Select the Delete <\/i>button to confirm that you want to remove the screenshot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\tYou cannot recover any screenshots you delete, so make sure you only delete the images you don\u2019t need. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
How to delete Steam screenshots online<\/strong><\/p>\nFollow the steps below to delete screenshots from Steam online:<\/p>\n
\n- Launch the Steam client, then log in.<\/li>\n
- Choose Screenshots <\/i>under Vie <\/i>w from the top menu.<\/li>\n
- Click the View Online Library <\/i> button in the Screenshot Uploader pop-up menu.<\/li>\n
- Click on the Manage screenshots <\/i> button from the menu of your online storage.<\/li>\n
- Click on each screenshot you want to delete to select them. Alternatively, you can click the Choose All <\/i> button to select every screenshot you\u2019ve already uploaded.<\/li>\n
- Click the Delete <\/i>option to remove the screenshots from your Steam cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nYou\u2019ll receive a confirmation to remove the screenshots, so press Continue <\/i>to proceed.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\tCheck out this video on how to uninstall programs the right way to avoid any leftovers on your Windows PC.<\/p>\nAlso, remember that one of the best ways to keep your PC in order is by using a PC cleaner like Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>:<\/p>\n
This method will delete Steam and any game content on your system. If you do not want to remove the games, please move the \u201csteamapps\u201d folder from the \u201cSteam\u201d directory.<\/p>\n
The path is usually (C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps). You can also back up all the games if you plan to reinstall them in the future. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
- \n
- Turn off Steam if it\u2019s on.<\/li>\n
- Click the Windows Start button and choose the gear symbol to access the Settings <\/i>window.<\/li>\n
- From the Settings panel, choose Apps & features <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Look for Steam <\/i> in the list, select it, and then click the Uninstall <\/i>button that shows up.<\/li>\n
- Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to uninstall Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tUninstall Steam games using the Steam client<\/div>\r\n\t<\/p>\n- \n
- Open the Steam client and sign in.<\/li>\n
- Select the Library <\/i> tab from the top menu.<\/li>\n
- Locate the game you want in the library, then right-click it to bring up a drop-down option. From the drop-down menu, choose Manage <\/i> and Uninstall <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Steam will prompt you for confirmation in order to fully uninstall the game. Select Uninstall <\/i> from the menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Method 2: Uninstall Steam via Control Panel<\/h3>\n
You can also delete Steam using Control Panel <\/a>. The steps below will show you how to do it:<\/p>\n
- \n
- In the taskbar, click the Windows search icon, type control panel <\/i>into the search bar, and hit Enter.<\/li>\n
- Select Uninstall a program <\/i>from the window that appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\r\n\r\n![\"Select]()
\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nA window named Programs and Features <\/i> will open for you. In this window, find Steam <\/i>, right-click it, and select Uninstall <\/i>.<\/p>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n- \n
- Follow the on-screen directions to remove Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nRelated<\/b>: How to Effectively Speed Up Steam Downloads <\/a><\/p>\n
\nMethod 3: Use Auslogics BoostSpeed\u2019s uninstaller to delete Steam<\/h3>\n
Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> is one of the top all-in-one utilities that helps your computer perform at its optimal best. You can use its Uninstall Manager to uninstall Steam from your PC. Why is it good? Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Download<\/a> Auslogics BoostSpeed;<\/li>\n
- Start the program and select All Tools. <\/i><\/li>\n
- After that, go to Uninstall Manage<\/i>r and click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n Uninstall programs easily with Auslogics BoostSpeed 13<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n- \n
- A window w ill open with a list of installed programs on your system. Search for Steam and uninstall it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\nThe software\u2019s uninstaller feature thoroughly scans your computer to remove not only the program but any traces the app left behind, like registry entries, folders, or files.<\/p>\nAll the methods we are going to talk about don\u2019t have this feature, which makes Auslogics BoostSpeed <\/a> a must-have, especially if your goal is to get more storage.<\/div>\r\n
\r\n Download for Free<\/a>\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\nHow to Uninstall Steam on Mac<\/h2>\n
Removing Steam from your Mac is a straightforward process. Go through the following steps to learn how to delete Steam on Mac:<\/p>\n
Step 1: Delete Steam from Mac manually<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Before you start uninstalling Steam, you need to ensure that it\u2019s not running. Just click the Steam top menu bar in the left corner of your screen, choose Quit Steam <\/i>, and the software will close.<\/li>\n
- Open a new Finder <\/i>tab.<\/li>\n
- Open the Applications <\/i>folder by choosing Go <\/i>and selecting Applications <\/i>from the Finder\u2019s main menu.<\/li>\n
- Navigate the list to find the Steam application.<\/li>\n
- Drag Steam into Trash <\/i>in your Dock.<\/li>\n
- Right-click on Trash <\/i>and choose Empty Trash<\/i> to make sure the application is deleted entirely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\tThe steps above only delete the Steam app; all related files are still there. If you want to delete them, follow the steps below. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nStep 2: Remove Steam files and any leftovers<\/h3>\n
- \n
- First, open Finder <\/i>on your Mac.<\/li>\n
- Select the Go <\/i>menu and then Go to Folder <\/i> from the Finder menu at the top of the screen. You can also use the Command + Shift + G <\/i> shortcut.<\/li>\n
- Type each of the following paths into the Go to Folder <\/i> search box one at a time to find and delete the related files for Steam. Find any related files or Steam folders for each path and send them to Trash <\/i>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
~\/Library\/Caches\/com.valvesoftware.steam <\/i>\r\n~\/Library\/Preferences\/com.valvesoftware.steam.plist <\/i>\r\n~\/Library\/Application Support\/Steam <\/i><\/pre>\n
- \n
- Select Empty Trash <\/i> from the menu when you\u2019ve moved all relevant files and folders to Trash in order to permanently remove them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\nYou can delete your Steam account if you don\u2019t want it anymore. However, remember that when you do that, you cannot reverse it.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, you\u2019ll permanently remove all your game licenses, personal data, and community profiles associated with your account.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to delete your account:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Open the Steam website and log into your Steam account.<\/li>\n
- Click on your account name in the top right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, choose Account details. <\/i><\/li>\n
- Select the option to Delete my Steam account <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- The details that follow will clarify the consequences of deleting your account, so carefully read them.<\/li>\n
- Follow the steps on the screen to verify that you want to remove your account.<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Delete Steam Screenshots<\/h2>\n
Steam offers two ways to save your screenshots. The first is local Steam screenshots, which are saved on your computer.<\/p>\n
These types of screenshots are not synced with your online Steam account. Here\u2019s how to delete Steam screenshots locally:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Launch the Steam client, then log in.<\/li>\n
- Select View <\/i>and go to Screenshots <\/i> from the menu.<\/li>\n
- You\u2019ll see a list of screenshots you\u2019ve taken and saved on your account in the Screenshot Uploader pop-up.<\/li>\n
- From the menu, pick the screenshot or screenshots you want to remove.<\/li>\n
- Click the Show on Disk <\/i> option to view the files locally. These files can be manually removed with File Explorer or Finder.<\/li>\n
- Instead, click the Delete <\/i>button to remove the chosen screenshots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n- \n
- A pop-up box will appear. Select the Delete <\/i>button to confirm that you want to remove the screenshot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\tYou cannot recover any screenshots you delete, so make sure you only delete the images you don\u2019t need. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n
How to delete Steam screenshots online<\/strong><\/p>\n
Follow the steps below to delete screenshots from Steam online:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Launch the Steam client, then log in.<\/li>\n
- Choose Screenshots <\/i>under Vie <\/i>w from the top menu.<\/li>\n
- Click the View Online Library <\/i> button in the Screenshot Uploader pop-up menu.<\/li>\n
- Click on the Manage screenshots <\/i> button from the menu of your online storage.<\/li>\n
- Click on each screenshot you want to delete to select them. Alternatively, you can click the Choose All <\/i> button to select every screenshot you\u2019ve already uploaded.<\/li>\n
- Click the Delete <\/i>option to remove the screenshots from your Steam cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\nYou\u2019ll receive a confirmation to remove the screenshots, so press Continue <\/i>to proceed.<\/p>\n
\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\tPRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\tCheck out this video on how to uninstall programs the right way to avoid any leftovers on your Windows PC.<\/p>\nAlso, remember that one of the best ways to keep your PC in order is by using a PC cleaner like Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a>:<\/p>\n
- Click the View Online Library <\/i> button in the Screenshot Uploader pop-up menu.<\/li>\n
- Select the option to Delete my Steam account <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- Select the Go <\/i>menu and then Go to Folder <\/i> from the Finder menu at the top of the screen. You can also use the Command + Shift + G <\/i> shortcut.<\/li>\n
- Open a new Finder <\/i>tab.<\/li>\n
- Before you start uninstalling Steam, you need to ensure that it\u2019s not running. Just click the Steam top menu bar in the left corner of your screen, choose Quit Steam <\/i>, and the software will close.<\/li>\n
- Start the program and select All Tools. <\/i><\/li>\n
- Download<\/a> Auslogics BoostSpeed;<\/li>\n
- Select Uninstall a program <\/i>from the window that appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Locate the game you want in the library, then right-click it to bring up a drop-down option. From the drop-down menu, choose Manage <\/i> and Uninstall <\/i>.<\/li>\n
- From the Settings panel, choose Apps & features <\/i>.<\/li>\n
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