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COMO REMOVER O STEAM TOOLS COMPLETAMENTE DO SEU PC !

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Video Summary (Technological Concepts + Uninstall/Clean Install Workflow)

The video is a step-by-step tutorial on completely uninstalling “Steam Tools” / “Instinto Tools” (a Steam-related toolset/plugin) from a Windows PC. It also explains how to avoid losing already-installed Steam games and includes a clean reinstall process so the tool (and its plugin) can be re-added properly.

Key Points / Features Explained

  • Why uninstalling via Control Panel isn’t enough: Uninstalling only from Windows Control Panel / Programs may not remove all tool-related files. Additional manual cleanup steps are required.

  • Steam integration and manifests: The tool creates files tied to the Steam account and is linked to Steam manifests, so improper uninstall procedures can force re-downloads.

  • Preserving large installed game libraries (~600GB): Instead of downloading again, the tutorial moves the Steam game directory before uninstalling Steam, then restores it after reinstalling Steam.

Step-by-Step Workflow (Main Guide Content)

1) Uninstall the tool itself (first)

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Uninstall “Instinto Tools” (right-click → Uninstall → Confirm).

The video emphasizes that this is necessary before deeper file removal.

2) Preserve installed Steam games before uninstalling Steam

  1. Go to the Steam root folder (often located under Program Files (x86)).
  2. Steam stores:
    • Game binaries in SteamApps/common
    • Game metadata/manifests in SteamApps

Strategy:

  • Cut/move SteamApps/common to a temporary location outside Program Files (x86) to preserve the installed game data.
  • Close all Steam-related processes before moving/cutting to avoid file locks.
  • The video notes that moving within the same directory is faster; moving to another disk is slower due to the data size.

3) Uninstall Steam cleanly

  • After preserving SteamApps/common, uninstall Steam via Control Panel.
  • The video warns that reinstalling Steam without preserving/moving the game files would remove games and cause them to be re-downloaded.

4) Reinstall Steam, then restore the games

  1. Download and install Steam again using the official web installer.
  2. Use Steam Guard during setup (QR code referenced).
  3. Once Steam is running again:
    • Move SteamApps/common back into the newly installed Steam folder.
  4. When launching/downloading games, Steam will validate/verify existing files instead of fully downloading.

5) Clean install of the tool (optional but demonstrated)

The video demonstrates a “clean install” approach using a command:

  • Copy a short snippet/code from the channel’s resources (Discord mentioned).
  • Run PowerShell as Administrator.
  • Paste and execute to reinstall the tool.

The tool/component installation process includes:

  • Installing the tool (Instinto Tools)
  • Installing “Millennium” (the plugin/module)
  • Installing the plugin as part of the tool setup

After installation, Steam is expected to open with the tool/plugin functioning correctly.

6) If Steam won’t open after installing the tool

A fallback is provided:

  • Uninstall “Millennium” using a PowerShell command (available in the Discord instructions).

Overall Goal of the Tutorial

  • Completely remove the Steam tool/plugin from the PC.
  • Avoid redownloading an existing large Steam library by moving the correct directory.
  • Perform a clean reinstall so the tool and plugin work properly.

Main Speakers / Sources

  • Main speaker: The video creator/instructor (referred to as “Hey guys…”; no name given in subtitles).
  • Sources referenced: The creator’s Discord server and PowerShell / Control Panel / Steam (official installer + Steam Guard).

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