: Includes app manifests ( appmanifest_XXXX.acf ) which Steam uses to recognize installed games. Without these, Steam will try to "re-download" games even if the files are physically present. Common Use Cases (Circa 2022)
: Contains config.vdf which stores your account settings, login state (at the time), and family sharing preferences. [09.09.2022] [12.01.33] Steam.rar
: Never share this specific .rar file. It potentially contains your login session tokens and private account information in the config and userdata directories. : Includes app manifests ( appmanifest_XXXX
💡 : This is a "time capsule" of your Steam setup from late 2022. Use it only to recover local save games or screenshots that weren't synced to the cloud. login state (at the time)