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− | {{ii}} Deleting this file will reset the login information, while also forcing Steam to re-download any failed client updates. This method should | + | {{ii}} Deleting this file will reset the login information, while also forcing Steam to re-download any failed client updates. |
+ | {{ii}} This method should usually solve most, if not any Steam related issues. | ||
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====Reinstalling Steam==== | ====Reinstalling Steam==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} If the above doesn't work, then do this. | ||
{{ii}} Every Steam game should be installed in a separate folder, outside the main installation location, this makes it easier to play and backup such games again. | {{ii}} Every Steam game should be installed in a separate folder, outside the main installation location, this makes it easier to play and backup such games again. | ||
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=====Step One===== | =====Step One===== |
Revision as of 06:48, 8 August 2015
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OS X May 12, 2010
Linux February 14, 2013
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Key points
- DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and often playing games as well. Games can also be DRM-Free or contain third party DRM.
- Refund policy: 14 days or 2 hours of playtime, 24 hours for Steam Workshop purchases; see the Steam Refunds and Steam Workshop Refund Policy pages for details respectively.[1]
- Some games sold through third parties activate on Steam; see Retail / Digital CD Keys.
- Periodic free weekend and individual publisher-driven events provide temporary and permanent free access to select titles.
General information
- Official store
- Official Support
- Account details
- Steam Community Forums
- Steam User's Forums
- Steam Database
Big Picture
- See PC gaming on a TV and couch for general setup information.
- Big Picture Mode is a new interface which allows using Steam with a controller.
- Big Picture Mode requires Windows Vista or newer or OS X 10.7 (Lion) or newer; earlier versions are not supported.
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Taskbar showing on top
- This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows.
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Speed up Big Picture web browser
- Windows, for compatibility reasons, has Automatically Detect Proxy settings enabled. It can add significant lag to loading web pages in Steam as well as other internet dependent applications, and is not usually required.[2]
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Adjust font size DPI
- Steam does not always respect the Windows dpi settings. This hack adjusts Steam's DPI.
- Appears to work if the Windows DPI settings are also adjusted above 100% size.
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Family Sharing
- Steam Family Sharing is a new feature that allows Steam users to share games.
- Each player gets their own achievements, saves, etc.
- The owner can't play any game without kicking the borrower (after a grace period).[3]
- Some games are not available for sharing, e.g. those with third-party DRM; refer to The Big List of 3rd Party DRM on Steam for details.
Issues fixed
Failed To Find Steam
Restart Steam. If this doesn't work, then see Delete ClientRegistry.blob.
Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)
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Unable to log in
- Alternatively Steam can be launched as an admin.
- Steam has an official page including fixes related to network and connection issues: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_cat.php?id=4
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Steam fails to launch
Delete ClientRegistry.blob
- Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message Failed to find Steam appears.
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Reinstalling Steam
- If the above doesn't work, then do this.
- Every Steam game should be installed in a separate folder, outside the main installation location, this makes it easier to play and backup such games again.
Step One
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Step Two
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Step Three
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Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues
- First recommended step before troubleshooting any other issues.
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Unable to download any games
- Steam servers are currently unavailable, Steam servers are too busy, The Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes.
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Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432
- Restart Steam.
Failed to start game. App already running
- This may appear when launching the same game twice. Restart Steam if it still appears.
Other information
Steam Offline Mode
- The Offline Mode can only be forced after having logged into Steam at least once with a working internet connection.
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Disable Steam announcements
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Change a game's language
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Toggle the Steam overlay per game
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Toggle Steam Cloud per game
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Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud
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References
- ↑ Pre-release titles are refundable through the Store Transactions page.
- ↑ [By Request] PSA: Drastically speed up Steam's web browser as well as other internet dependent programs... Reddit
- ↑ Family Sharing FAQ :: Steam Family Sharing