Question about Steam.
Question about Steam.
Steam is still a bit unfamiliar for you, especially since you used CDs in the past. When you download a game, it appears on your desktop but isn’t pinned to the Start Menu. You’d like a tidy desktop with no games left there. Yes, it’s possible to remove the game from your desktop. You can uninstall it through Steam’s settings or by using the built-in uninstaller. Let me know if you need step-by-step guidance!
The desktop icon is merely a shortcut. All game files reside in the Steam program folder. You can confidently delete anything added to the desktop. For pinning to the start menu, simply pin the actual application. Shortcuts can't be pinned to apps. Open the start menu and type the game name. It will appear; right-click it and select Pin to Start Menu.
these icons are merely a placeholder for the actual files and executables. (usually not always.) On Windows, it behaves like any other program—you can add it to the taskbar or create a shortcut by right-clicking. Most other operating systems should work similarly.
It's a quick way to save time, though you might not realize it. I assume the Steam launcher needs to be active for the games to launch. Regarding shortcuts, you can usually disable them during installation. As for adding them manually, you can do that in the start menu if needed. Just make sure you check the correct folder name—sometimes it changes depending on the game.
Ah, yeah, I thought it would kick in automatically. I was just asking since I prefer using the client—you can see what updates are happening, check for errors, controller settings, etc. But on the flip side, I don’t like shortcuts on the desktop (I have none). So I figured starting games from within the client is the best idea. It’s super convenient for me. I still have Steam Metro installed, but I just can’t stand the actual Steam client—lol... I made the colors myself! I didn’t want it to look *that* pink, but it turned out that way anyway. I really like it, especially how sleek it is! *still rocking the Denuvo version!*
np, exactly as mentioned, you can store shortcuts or links in a folder, ideally in the start menu. You’re also free to pin the executable directly to start, which automatically creates a shortcut—this is more convenient for me. Honestly, I mostly use the client. If you right-click the Steam icon in the taskbar, you’ll see a recently opened list and other options, so keeping Steam on the taskbar is handy for many tasks. What works best depends on what’s most convenient for you.
It depends on where you keep your games; that’s usually where they’re saved. You can open Steam, right-click on the game, and choose “Settings,” then browse to your local files to find the saved copies.