Where Does SteamVR Store Config and Logs?
SteamVR keeps core settings in steamvr.vrsettings inside the Steam config folder. Runtime logs sit in the Steam logs folder.
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SteamVR reads steamvr.vrsettings at start for tracking and audio bounds plus startup options. The file uses JSON format and can be edited when SteamVR is closed.
Log files record driver and server events for fault finding. Default roots follow the Steam install folder, which defaults to Program Files on Windows.
Where SteamVR stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\config\steamvr.vrsettings
Default path when Steam is installed to its standard folder. If Steam lives on another drive, use <steam>\config\steamvr.vrsettings where <steam> is the Steam root. Close SteamVR before editing since it rewrites the file on exit.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\logs\vrserver.txt
Main server log next to vrcompositor.txt and vrclient logs in the same folder. <steam>\logs is the pattern when Steam is installed elsewhere, where <steam> is the Steam root. Copy recent logs right after a fault for support.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset SteamVR settings?
Close SteamVR, delete or rename steamvr.vrsettings, then start SteamVR again. A fresh file with defaults will be created on launch.
Which SteamVR log should I check first?
Start with vrserver.txt for tracking and driver faults, then check vrcompositor.txt for display faults. Both live in the Steam logs folder.
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