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==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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===Steam Offline Mode===
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===Change a game's language===
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{{ii}} The '''Offline Mode''' can only be forced after having logged into Steam at least once with a working internet connection.
 
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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# Open '''Steam''' while being connected to the internet.
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
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# When logging in tick the '''Remember my password''' checkbox.
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# Select '''Properties''', the '''Language''' tab, then select the desired language.
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# On the top left, select '''Steam''' and '''Go Offline'''.
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'''Notes'''
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{{ii}} Changing a game's language might not be possible while the game is already open.
 
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}}
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===Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Upload Empty Files|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2470784 Finally! A method to DELETE files stored in Steam Cloud servers! - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
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# Check if the '''Steam Cloud''' is enabled on the desired game, then close '''Steam'''.
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code>
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# Edit all the files present in the '''remote''' folder with a text editor, open each file individually and erase all the content present inside.
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code> and delete {{file|remotecache.vdf}}
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# Start the desired game from the '''Library'''.
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# When prompted with the '''Sync Conflict''', delete the '''<game-id>''' folder.
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# Select '''Upload to the Steam Cloud'''.
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# After the game has been launched {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the '''Desktop''', then disable [[#Toggle Steam Cloud per game|Steam Cloud]] for the desired game.
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===Disable Steam announcements===
 
===Disable Steam announcements===
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===Change a game's language===
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===Steam Offline Mode===
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{{ii}} The '''Offline Mode''' can only be forced after having logged into Steam at least once with a working internet connection.
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
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# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
+
# Open '''Steam''' while being connected to the internet.
−
# Select '''Properties''', the '''Language''' tab, then select the desired language.
+
# When logging in tick the '''Remember my password''' checkbox.
−
 
+
# On the top left, select '''Steam''' and '''Go Offline'''.
−
'''Notes'''
 
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{{ii}} Changing a game's language might not be possible while the game is already open.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Toggle the Steam overlay per game===
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===Toggle Steam Cloud per game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
 
# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
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# Select '''Properties''', the '''General''' tab, then click on the '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game''' checkbox.
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# Select '''Properties''', the '''Updates''' tab, then click on the '''Enable Steam Cloud synchronization''' checkbox.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Toggle Steam Cloud per game===
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===Toggle the Steam overlay per game===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
 
# {{key|Right Click}} on the desired game in the '''Library'''.
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# Select '''Properties''', the '''Updates''' tab, then click on the '''Enable Steam Cloud synchronization''' checkbox.
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# Select '''Properties''', the '''General''' tab, then click on the '''Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game''' checkbox.
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}}
 
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===Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud===
 
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{{Fixbox|1=
 
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{{Fixbox/fix|Upload Empty Files|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2470784 Finally! A method to DELETE files stored in Steam Cloud servers! - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
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# Check if the '''Steam Cloud''' is enabled on the desired game, then close '''Steam'''.
 
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code>
 
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# Edit all the files present in the '''remote''' folder with a text editor, open each file individually and erase all the content present inside.
 
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# Navigate to <code>{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\<game-id>\</code> and delete {{file|remotecache.vdf}}
 
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# Start the desired game from the '''Library'''.
 
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# When prompted with the '''Sync Conflict''', delete the '''<game-id>''' folder.
 
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# Select '''Upload to the Steam Cloud'''.
 
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# After the game has been launched {{key|Alt|Tab}} to the '''Desktop''', then disable [[#Toggle Steam Cloud per game|Steam Cloud]] for the desired game.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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<!-- Why would you disable the Steam Cloud? Is there a missing step here? -->
 
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 07:21, 8 August 2015

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Windows September 12, 2003
OS X May 12, 2010
Linux February 14, 2013
Steam
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Release dates

Digital Distribution

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.
Instructions

Taskbar showing on top

This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows.
Instructions

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]
Instructions

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.
Instructions

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

Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432

Restart Steam.

Failed To Find Steam

Restart Steam. If this doesn't work, then see Delete ClientRegistry.blob.

Failed to start game. App already running

This may appear when launching the same game twice. Restart Steam if it still appears.

Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues

First recommended step before troubleshooting any other issues.
Instructions

Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)

Instructions

Steam fails to launch

Delete ClientRegistry.blob

Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message Failed to find Steam appears.
Instructions

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
Instructions
Step Two
Instructions
Step Three
Instructions

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.
Instructions

Unable to log in

Steam has an official support page for most network issues here.
Instructions
Alternatively Steam can also be launched as an admin.
Instructions

Other information

Change a game's language

Instructions

Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud

Instructions

Disable Steam announcements

Instructions

Steam Offline Mode

The Offline Mode can only be forced after having logged into Steam at least once with a working internet connection.
Instructions

Toggle Steam Cloud per game

Instructions

Toggle the Steam overlay per game

Instructions


References