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Directx shader cache

Anonymous
2019-02-20T00:29:19+00:00

What happens if I delete the Directx shader cache in trying to clean up my hard drive?

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-02-21T06:28:06+00:00

    At "START, Settings, System, Storage, Free up space now", do not delete your Downloads, unless you've got them backed up. It is a permanent delete...

    However, if you believe your DirectX Shader Cache is corrupt or too large, you may delete it. The stuff in it is permanently deleted - but the cache will regenerate & fill again. It may take a reboot to get it back, though. I ran DxDiag (ask Cortana) & viewed videos on the WEB - but it did not return until after a reboot.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-02-20T00:31:28+00:00

    Hi surf_longboards

    The DirectX Shader Cache is useful to speed up application load time and improve responsiveness.

    So, I would keep it.

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