Clear Shader Cache Only
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Keith Weisshar
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Clear Shader Cache Only
Why does clicking the Clear Shader Cache Only button not remove DXCache from AppData\Local\NVIDIA?
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Re: Clear Shader Cache Only
Check the logs, if you are not in safe mode, the files may be in-use and so can't all be removed.Keith Weisshar wrote: ↑Wed Aug 06, 2025 8:22 am Why does clicking the Clear Shader Cache Only button not remove DXCache from AppData\Local\NVIDIA?
So even for this option, it is best to do it from safe mode to be sure no program or the driver itself, are holding the files open.
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Keith Weisshar
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Re: Clear Shader Cache Only
Only works in safe mode because this path is in use in normal mode.
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Re: Clear Shader Cache Only
No it provide every known path including the entire DXCache folder. If it's still there , it's because you tried in normal mode instead of in safe mode and the cache was probably in use (so can't delete it)henryclinton wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2026 2:59 am Interesting question! It seems like the "Clear Shader Cache Only" function might only target specific shader files rather than the entire DXCache folder. It could be worth checking if there are any settings or additional steps needed to fully clear the cache from that location.