ImportBlacklist.xml - I don't want this

[itsmeblake]

When I install steam games they are automatically imported to LB. I manually removed a bunch of them assuming they would come back, but they didn't.

I noticed all the games have been added to ".\launchbox\data\ImportBlacklist.xml"

I assume people complained about unwanted games being automatically imported over and over. I understand how that can be annoying, but blacklisting seems extreme to me. Hiding unwanted games is far better option because I don't want the added complication of dealing with a steam api key.

The file is automatically generated when LB launches so deleting it doesn't help. Is there a way to remove a game from the blacklist or turn this feature off?

Edited December 2, 2025 by itsmeblake

[JoeViking245]

2 hours ago, itsmeblake said:

The file is automatically generated when LB launches so deleting it doesn't help. Is there a way to remove a game from the blacklist or turn this feature off?

When you deleted the file, did you do it while LB was not running/open?

[itsmeblake]

On 12/2/2025 at 1:50 PM, JoeViking245 said:

When you deleted the file, did you do it while LB was not running/open?

I closed LB, deleted the file then opened LB again

 

 

I already gave in and used the API method,

I'm doing a build for my nephew and cannot expect a 6 yo to maintain an api key and my sister wont be helpful in the matter. He already removed a few games (by mistake).

Edited December 3, 2025 by itsmeblake