relocate-nvidia-shader-cache

This is a simple script to relocate the NVIDIA shader cache. It requires manual steps to disable the shader cache, configure the new location using a .conf file, and then re-enable the shader cache in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Usage

1. Disable the shader cache in the NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Edit the configuration file (e.g., relocate-nvidia-shader-cache.conf) to set the intended new location for the shader cache/s.
3. Run the wrapper script located in this repo relocate-nvidia-shader-cache-wrapper.cmd. (May need to restart for OS folder locks on existing cache folders to release)
4. Re-enable the shader cache at desired amount in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

Note

Ensure that you have administrative privileges and follow the steps carefully to avoid any data loss or corruption.

Script

The script is written in PowerShell and can be found at relocate-nvidia-shader-cache.ps1. It checks if the shader cache directories already exist as junctions and removes them if necessary, then creates new junctions to the specified locations.

Configuration File

The configuration file relocate-nvidia-shader-cache.conf should contain the following lines:

DXCACHE=E:\_new_shader_cache_location\DXCache
GLCACHE=E:\_new_shader_cache_location\GLCache

Replace E:\_new_shader_cache_location with your desired new location for the shader cache.

Contributing

If you have any improvements or bug fixes, feel free to contribute by creating a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.