Shader Cache Cleaner

How to Use

• []Download and extract the files.[/]

  []Run the BAT file.[/]

  []The tool will automatically scan your system for shader caches.[/]

  []Review the found cache folders/files shown on screen.[/]

  []Confirm deletion if you want to proceed.[/]

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  Shader Cache Cleaner

  Shader caches store precompiled shaders to reduce loading times and improve performance. However, corrupted or outdated cache files can sometimes cause:

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    stuttering

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    hitching

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    long shader compilation times

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    graphical issues

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    poor game performance after updates

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    Clearing shader caches can often resolve these problems.

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    Key Features

    Administrative Privileges

    The script checks if it is running with administrator rights. 

    If not, it automatically requests elevation before continuing.

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    Automatic Cache Detection

    Instead of deleting predefined paths blindly, it first scans your system and only lists shader caches that are actually found.

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    Supported Cache Locations

    The tool checks common Windows shader cache locations, including:

    NVIDIA

    DXCache

    GLCache

    NV_Cache

    AMD

    DxCache

    GLCache

    Intel

    ShaderCache

    Low ShaderCache

    Microsoft / DirectX

    D3DSCache

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    Game Shader Cache Detection

    The tool also scans common game-specific cache locations such as:

    %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games

    %LOCALAPPDATA%

    This includes Unreal Engine style shader cache files commonly used by modern PC games.

    _ShaderCacheCheck.bin

    .upipelinecache

    .ushaderprecache

    D3DDriverByteCodeBlob_

    .ushaderprecache

    MGSDeltaFix_ShaderCacheCheck.bin

    Bloodlines2_PCD3D_SM6.upipelinecache

    D3DDriverByteCodeBlob_V4318_D10071_S309009669_R161.ushaderprecache

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    Found Cache Preview Before Deletion

    Before deleting anything, the script shows every detected cache item.

    Example:

    NVIDIA DXCache

    DirectX D3DSCache

    Bloodlines2_PCD3D_SM6.upipelinecache

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    Safe Confirmation Prompt

    No deletion happens automatically.

    The script asks for confirmation before removing any detected cache folders or files.

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    Logging

    All actions are logged to:

    %LOCALAPPDATA%\ShaderCacheCleaner.log

    The log includes:

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      scan results

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      deleted items

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      failed deletions

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      timestamps

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      cancellation events

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