Where Does RTSS Store Overlay Profiles?
RTSS files overlay profiles and templates in folders inside its install directory, separate from Afterburner.
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RTSS keeps its overlay brain in the install tree. Global defaults, per game profiles matched by executable, and profile templates all live as files under Profiles directories.
Afterburner bundles RTSS but their profiles stay separate applications with separate folders, which backup guides always pair. The guru3d consensus is blunt: two folders or incomplete restore. Close the server before copying or files rewrite on exit.
Where RivaTuner Statistics Server stores this, by platform
C:\Program Files (x86)\RivaTuner Statistics Server\Profiles
Per game profiles plus global defaults live here. ProfileTemplates beside it holds the starting points. Copy with RTSS closed.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up my overlay setup?
Copy the Profiles and ProfileTemplates folders plus RTSS.cfg with RTSS closed. Admin rights needed for Program Files writes. Combined Afterburner setups need both apps' folders for full restore.
How do global versus per game profiles work?
Global template plus per application profiles that override it. Games match by exe name automatically. Editing the global profile affects everything without its own override.
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