/steamvr-clean-reinstall

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SteamVR Clean Reinstall

Overview

This tool helps you do a clean reinstall of SteamVR. It is under development, is largely untested, and should be used with caution.

Using the tool

Warnings

This script WILL delete files on your computer, and may do so in unexpected ways, especially if you make any configuration changes, or if you have Steam or SteamVR installed in unusual locations. Use this at your own risk!

Additionally, this will require you to re-download SteamVR, a 3.2 GB download as of 2022-02-14. Consider this before using this tool, especially if you use metered internet or have a slow connection.

How To Run

The Kinda-iffy Way

  • Open the link here in a new tab
  • Click the Copy icon on the top-right of the script body
  • Launch "PowerShell ISE" (included in most versions of windows)
    • Hit Windows
    • Type ISE
    • Click the appropriate link
  • File - New
  • Paste the script into the white window on top
  • Read Everything, Don't Run Strange Scripts From The Internet!
  • (If prompted to save, do not save)
  • Hit F5 to run
  • Observe output in the "Terminal" view at the bottom, and respond as needed.

The Proper Way

TODO: Add details on how to execute a powershell script!

How It Works

Script Overview

(You may wish to simply View the script to understand more)

  • Deletes several SteamVR settings files
  • Uninstalls SteamVR (by calling steam.exe)
  • Deletes the steamvr install folder
  • Installs SteamVR (by calling steam.exe)

Sample Help Test

<#
.SYNOPSIS
    Clean reinstall of SteamVR
.DESCRIPTION
    This script uninstalls SteamVR, deletes various files, and reinstalls SteamVR
.NOTES
    Use this at your own risk!
.LINK
    https://github.com/GeoMaciolek/steamvr-clean-reinstall
.EXAMPLE
    .\steamvr-clean-reinstall.ps1
    Runs with all typical defaults.
.EXAMPLE
    .\steamvr-clean-reinstall.ps1 -SteamVRInstallPath 'C:\SomeOtherSteamVRPath'
#>

Issues & To-do

  • Makes certain assumptions about install folders
    • This should be OK for SteamVR, but not for other games/apps if needed
    • Could read InstallLocation from HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Steam App 250820
    • Could also use the uninstall path from the same!

Credits & Thanks