Spyware Cleaner for Steam

Remove telemetry, crash analytics, and unwanted files from your Steam installation and game directories

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📝 Project Overview

The Steam client and many games collect data through telemetry, analytics, crash reports, and other mechanisms — often without clear user consent. These files can accumulate over time, compromising both performance and privacy.

This project provides a script that helps users automatically identify and delete such files from their Steam directory and library folders.

🔧 Features

• Removes crash handlers, logs, and telemetry components from various vendors, including:
  • Unity Technologies
  • Epic Games
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Google LLC
  • Avalanche Studios
  • ... and others
• Cleans Steam-related caches:
  • Library cache (httpcache, librarycache, stats)
  • Download and shader cache
  • HTML browser cache
• Deletes leftover modding files (*.custom.css, etc.)
• Removes empty directories recursively to keep your folders clean
• Automatically terminates Steam if running before cleaning
• Checks for administrative rights and restarts with elevated permissions if needed

📦 Installation & Usage

1. Copy the appropriate script (SteamCleaner_de.bat or SteamCleaner_en.bat) into your Steam installation or library folder.
2. Run the script as administrator.
3. The script will guide you through cleanup options via a text-based menu.

Note:

• In the main installation folder, steam.cfg prevents auto-updates unless manually removed.
• You can rerun the script anytime — especially after installing new games.

📁 Filenames

Language	Script	Readme File
English	SteamCleaner_en.bat	readme_EN.txt
German	SteamCleaner_de.bat	readme_DE.txt

🖼️ Screenshots

🐞 Bugs & Contributions

Found a bug or typo? Have an improvement suggestion?

• Open an issue
• Start a discussion

I'm always happy to improve the project based on your feedback.

🔒 License & Credits

This script was developed by GameIndustry.eu and is actively maintained.

Important:
Only use versions directly from the official source. If the file content differs from what is documented, it may be tampered with.

For support or inquiries, visit:

• GameIndustry.eu
• Contact Page
• Steam Group: Spyware in games? No thanks!

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