Does Decimated write files on my PC?

Unreal Engine 5 can write files to your C drive for several reasons, depending on what your game is doing. Some common causes include:

1. Log Files – Unreal Engine generates log files in C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\YourGame\Saved\Logs to track game activity, errors, and performance data.
2. Save Game Data – If your game has a save system, it might be storing save files in C:\Users\YourUsername\Saved Games\YourGame or another designated folder.
3. Shader Caching – UE5 compiles and caches shaders, storing them in C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\UnrealEngine\ShaderCache.
4. Crash Dumps – If your game crashes, UE5 creates crash reports in C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\YourGame\Saved\Crashes.
5. Asset Streaming & Temp Files – The engine may temporarily store streamed assets, level data, or procedural generation results.