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| + | ===First Time Setup=== | ||
| + | When launching a freshly installed game on Steam for the first time the game will normally initiate "First Time Setup", installing DirectX, Visual Studio redistributable and .NET libraries. While you may be running the latest and greatest versions of these programs, especially if you're a Windows 7 gamer, the individual games may still require specific versions of APIs like D3D10. More information on this can be found on [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23759166&postcount=47 this Steam forum post]. | ||
| + | Occasionally after carrying out first time setup you may find the root of your hard drive filled with a dozen or so "vcredist" files, these can be safely removed as they're temporary files created as part of the install and are meant to be cleaned up after the install is complete. | ||
| − | == Steam game not starting == | + | ==Work Arounds== |
| + | === Steam game not starting === | ||
Sometimes a game on steam may not start up, so you may be able to get it working by: | Sometimes a game on steam may not start up, so you may be able to get it working by: | ||
| + | <pre>Library > [Game] > Right click > Properties > Local files > Verify Integrity of Game Cache</pre> | ||
| + | It can take over 10 minutes to detect the bad files and replace them | ||
| − | + | === Steam gets stuck on update === | |
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| − | == Steam gets stuck on update == | ||
Steam updates sometimes get stuck at a certain amount of percent, however, you can usually fix it by doing this: | Steam updates sometimes get stuck at a certain amount of percent, however, you can usually fix it by doing this: | ||
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| − | + | *Windows 32Bit: <pre> 'C:\>Program Files>Steam and delete "clientregistry.blob</pre> | |
| − | + | *Windows 64Bit: <pre>'C:\>Program Files (x86)>Steam and delete "clientregistry.blob'</pre> | |
| − | + | *Mac: <pre> ~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/ClientRegistry.blob </pre> | |
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This will delete your saved password for steam, and force it to re-download the Steam client update. This method usually always fix other problems with Steam, so it is usually a good idea to delete this whenever steam encounters an error. | This will delete your saved password for steam, and force it to re-download the Steam client update. This method usually always fix other problems with Steam, so it is usually a good idea to delete this whenever steam encounters an error. | ||
| − | == Steam will not launch at all == | + | === Steam will not launch at all === |
If Steam will not launch on a Windows 7 system (64 bit) you can try this trick. | If Steam will not launch on a Windows 7 system (64 bit) you can try this trick. | ||
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Restart steam it will then re-download and launch successfully. | Restart steam it will then re-download and launch successfully. | ||
| − | == Saving Steam games for re-install == | + | === Saving Steam games for re-install === |
If you wish to re-install steam, or transfer your game data to a new hard drive, simply move the ''~/Steam/steamapps/'' folder to a new destination. Depending on the size of the folder it may take some time. Then, on the new system, install Steam and let it run once. Simply replace your temporary steamapps with the ''~newarea/Steam/steamapps/'' folder. Restart Steam and it will recognize the files. This saves having to redownload every game when you move to a new system. | If you wish to re-install steam, or transfer your game data to a new hard drive, simply move the ''~/Steam/steamapps/'' folder to a new destination. Depending on the size of the folder it may take some time. Then, on the new system, install Steam and let it run once. Simply replace your temporary steamapps with the ''~newarea/Steam/steamapps/'' folder. Restart Steam and it will recognize the files. This saves having to redownload every game when you move to a new system. | ||
| − | == Offline Mode == | + | === Offline Mode === |
For some reason, if your internet connection is limited (i.e. if ports required for Steam to run are closed), Steam will not start in offline mode and will return the following error: | For some reason, if your internet connection is limited (i.e. if ports required for Steam to run are closed), Steam will not start in offline mode and will return the following error: | ||
Could not connect to steam network. This could be due to a problem with your internet connection, or with the Steam network. Please visit www.steampowered.com for more info. | Could not connect to steam network. This could be due to a problem with your internet connection, or with the Steam network. Please visit www.steampowered.com for more info. | ||
| − | + | Solutions: | |
| − | + | # Find a proper network. Open Steam whilst internet connection is working. | |
| + | # Click "Steam" > Go Offline. Steam should now restart. | ||
| + | *Steam offline mode should now work even with limited connection. | ||
| − | + | Alternative Method: | |
| + | *physically unplug your network cable from your computer, or disable the adapter under the network settings in the control panel. | ||
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== Official Links == | == Official Links == | ||
| − | [http://store.steampowered.com/ Official Steam Store] | + | *[http://store.steampowered.com/ Official Steam Store] |
| − | + | *[http://support.steampowered.com/ Official Support] | |
| − | [http://support.steampowered.com/ Official Support] | + | *[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/ Official Forums] |
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| − | [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/ Official Forums] | ||
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Revision as of 20:34, 14 February 2012
Steam is a digital distribution platform launched by Valve Corporation in 2003.
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista, 7, or Intel Mac, OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later. |
| Processor | 1 GHz |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Hard Drive | 1 GB |
Information
First Time Setup
When launching a freshly installed game on Steam for the first time the game will normally initiate "First Time Setup", installing DirectX, Visual Studio redistributable and .NET libraries. While you may be running the latest and greatest versions of these programs, especially if you're a Windows 7 gamer, the individual games may still require specific versions of APIs like D3D10. More information on this can be found on this Steam forum post. Occasionally after carrying out first time setup you may find the root of your hard drive filled with a dozen or so "vcredist" files, these can be safely removed as they're temporary files created as part of the install and are meant to be cleaned up after the install is complete.
Work Arounds
Steam game not starting
Sometimes a game on steam may not start up, so you may be able to get it working by:
Library > [Game] > Right click > Properties > Local files > Verify Integrity of Game Cache
It can take over 10 minutes to detect the bad files and replace them
Steam gets stuck on update
Steam updates sometimes get stuck at a certain amount of percent, however, you can usually fix it by doing this:
OS:
- Windows 32Bit:
'C:\>Program Files>Steam and delete "clientregistry.blob
- Windows 64Bit:
'C:\>Program Files (x86)>Steam and delete "clientregistry.blob'
- Mac:
~/Library/Application\ Support/Steam/ClientRegistry.blob
This will delete your saved password for steam, and force it to re-download the Steam client update. This method usually always fix other problems with Steam, so it is usually a good idea to delete this whenever steam encounters an error.
Steam will not launch at all
If Steam will not launch on a Windows 7 system (64 bit) you can try this trick. Delete the appcache directory found here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\appcache Restart steam it will then re-download and launch successfully.
Saving Steam games for re-install
If you wish to re-install steam, or transfer your game data to a new hard drive, simply move the ~/Steam/steamapps/ folder to a new destination. Depending on the size of the folder it may take some time. Then, on the new system, install Steam and let it run once. Simply replace your temporary steamapps with the ~newarea/Steam/steamapps/ folder. Restart Steam and it will recognize the files. This saves having to redownload every game when you move to a new system.
Offline Mode
For some reason, if your internet connection is limited (i.e. if ports required for Steam to run are closed), Steam will not start in offline mode and will return the following error:
Could not connect to steam network. This could be due to a problem with your internet connection, or with the Steam network. Please visit www.steampowered.com for more info.
Solutions:
- Find a proper network. Open Steam whilst internet connection is working.
- Click "Steam" > Go Offline. Steam should now restart.
- Steam offline mode should now work even with limited connection.
Alternative Method:
- physically unplug your network cable from your computer, or disable the adapter under the network settings in the control panel.