How to Clear out Proton Prefixes @Mattscreative

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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0:00 - Introduction to Proton Prefixes
0:26 - How to locate the Proton prefix folder for a specific game
1:11 - Identifying the correct game ID (e.g., Dead Island 2)
1:37 - How to clear/delete the Proton prefix
2:08 - Why you might not want to delete your prefix
2:30 - Alternative: Verifying integrity of game files
2:58 - Steam Cloud Sync and safety considerations
4:05 - Setting up the game after clearing the prefix
5:54 - Launching the game and final results

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