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A simple guide to deleting the Steam app in Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux
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Steam is a central hub for gaming. It allows you to download games, both free and paid, as well as other gaming-related functions such as live streaming and chatting with friends. If you no longer want the app on your computer, uninstalling it is easy.

Things You Should Know

  • On Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Steam and click "Uninstall."
  • On a Mac, drag Steam to the Trash, then delete the Steam library from the "Library/Application Support" folder.
  • On Linux, use "apt-get remove steam" and then "sudo apt-get purge steam."
Method 1
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Windows 10

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  2. Confirm any prompts if prompted.
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Method 2
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Windows 8 and 7

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  1. This is towards the bottom-left of the window.
  2. It's right above the apps list.
  3. Confirm any prompts if prompted.
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Mac

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  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ Command + ⇧ Shift + A simultaneously. [1]
    • If you want to keep your data, delete all files and folders in "\Steam" except the "\SteamApps" folder.
    • If not, simply delete the entire Steam folder.
  2. . Select "Finder" from the top toolbar, then select "Empty Trash". Confirm by clicking OK . [2]
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Ubuntu Linux

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  1. Open a "Terminal" window . Press Ctrl + Alt + T simultaneously.
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  • Question
    I am on Windows 10 and followed the instructions. However, I can't find Steam at all. I used my antivirus to shred it completely, and I think that might be a reason.
    Hannah
    Community Answer
    If you shredded it with your antivirus, it's likely already uninstalled. To reinstall it, head to Steam's website (the official link looks like store-steampowered-com/about/) and follow through with the download process.
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