diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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+Data/
+DirectX/
+EmptySteamDepot/
+Miles/
+Saves/
+saves_dgvm/
+saves_mahlendur/
+system/
+dgvm-uninst.exe
+g2addon-2.6_readme.htm
+Gothic2_Handbuch_GE.pdf
+installscript.vdf
+ReadMe.txt
+*.exe
+vdfs.cfg
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