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I would try cleaning my DirectX Shader Cache before going through all of that....
Deleting DirectX Shader Cache
Deleting the DirectX Shader Cache can be beneficial if the cache becomes corrupted or consumes too much storage. The cache will be regenerated automatically when needed, so there is no harm in deleting it. Here are two methods to delete the DirectX Shader Cache:
Using Disk Cleanup Tool:
Search for Disk Cleanup: Type "disk cleanup" in the Taskbar search box and click on the search result.
Select Drive: Choose the C drive and click OK.
Select DirectX Shader Cache: Tick the checkbox next to DirectX Shader Cache.
Delete Files: Click OK and then click Delete Files to confirm.
Using Windows Settings:
Open Windows Settings: Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
Navigate to Storage: Go to System > Storage.
Temporary Files: Click on the Temporary files menu.
Select DirectX Shader Cache: Tick the checkbox next to DirectX Shader Cache.
Remove Files: Click the Remove files button.