Does clearing Steam download cache cancel downloads?
Clearing the download cache on Steam is basically housekeeping for your app; it won't mess with your downloads. All it does is remove temporary files that might be causing issues. Your game downloads remain untouched and will continue right where they left off.
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Nope, clearing your Steam download cache won't cancel your current downloads. It's like giving your Steam a fresh start without losing your download progress. Just think of it as a spring cleaning for Steam - it clears out the old, but keeps the important bits like your ongoing downloads.
Actually, it can help speed up your downloads if they were stuck. Steam's download cache stores temporary files, and clearing it can resolve problems with downloads not starting or progressing.
Ah, no way! Clearing the cache is pretty safe. It won't affect your downloads. But if your game suddenly stops downloading after, maybe check your internet connection instead.
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