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class="article"> <div id="content_box" class="cslayout"> <div id="post-1695" class="g post post-1695 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-how-to has_thumb"> <div class="single_post"> <header class="single-full-header clearfix"> <h1 class="title single-title entry-title">Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here’s How to Fix It</h1> <div class="single-postinfo-wrapper"> <div class="post-info"> Posted by <span class="theauthor"><i class="fa fa-pencil-square"></i> <span><a href="https://insaindia.org/author/archana/" title="Posts by Archana" rel="author">Archana</a></span></span>Posted in <span class="thecategory"><i class="fa fa-folder-open"></i> <a href="https://insaindia.org/how-to/" title="View all posts in How to" rel="category tag">How to</a></span><span class="thetime date updated"> <span>May 7, 2020</span></span><span class="thecomment"> <a href="https://insaindia.org/how-to/steam-not-opening-windows-10/#respond" itemprop="interactionCount">No Comments</a></span> </div> </div> </header> <div class="post-single-content box mark-links entry-content"> <div class="thecontent"> <p>We all love to play games on our systems. Most of us, the game lovers, have game client libraries on our systems. If you are among one of those game lovers and your <strong>Steam client is not opening on Windows 10. </strong>Else, getting closed just after starting then it can be infuriating for you. And you might be searching for a solution to make it work for you.</p> <p><strong>The reason for it can be anything. In that case, this post is particularly for you. In this, I’m going to share some solutions, through which you can make your Steam client work. And consequently, you’ll be able to enjoy games again.</strong></p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1696" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20630%20420'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 10" width="630" height="420" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-srcset="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-630x420.jpg 630w, https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10.jpg 720w" data-lazy-sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-630x420.jpg" /><noscript><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1696" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-630x420.jpg" alt="Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 10" width="630" height="420" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" srcset="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-630x420.jpg 630w, https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Not-Opening-on-Windows-10.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></noscript></p> <p><strong> </strong>So, the list of solutions on the <strong>issue of </strong><strong>how to fix Steam won’t open </strong>starts here…</p> <h2><span id="Start-Your-PC-In-Safe-Mode">Start Your PC In Safe Mode</span></h2> <p>It is well known that in Safe mode of the computer, very crucial applications can function, and by turning your PC to Safe mode might solve this problem.</p> <p>In Safe Mode, if Steam works properly then by doing this, you’ll get an idea about the app which is creating the problem in Normal Mode, and then you can troubleshoot this problem by stopping that app.</p> <p>If you are unaware of how to get your computer in that state, then you can follow the subsequent instructions…</p> <ul> <li>In the search bar available on the taskbar, type “System Configuration” and then press enter.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>In the dialogue box that appears, head to the “Boot” tab. In the Boot tab, under “Boot options”, check “Safe Boot” and select “Network” radio button.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2186" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2186" style="width: 487px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2186" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20487%20332'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 steam not opening" width="487" height="332" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-fix-steam-wont-open-issue.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2186" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-fix-steam-wont-open-issue.png" alt="Windows 10 steam not opening" width="487" height="332" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2186" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 System Configuration Dialogue Box</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>Then click “OK”.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2187" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2187" style="width: 490px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2187" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20490%20332'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 System Configuration Box" width="490" height="332" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fix-steam-not-opening-issue-Windows-10.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2187" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fix-steam-not-opening-issue-Windows-10.png" alt="Windows 10 System Configuration Box" width="490" height="332" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2187" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 System Configuration Interface</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>Next, restart your computer to get your computer into Safe Mode thereby pressing on Power icon, then “Restart” button.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2188" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2188" style="width: 769px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2188" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20769%20499'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Restart Windows 10" width="769" height="499" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/steam-not-opening-on-Windows-10-problem.jpg"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2188" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/steam-not-opening-on-Windows-10-problem.jpg" alt="Restart Windows 10" width="769" height="499" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2188" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 Restart</figcaption></figure> <p><strong>Note:-</strong></p> <p>It is must select the “Network” radio button under “Boot options” for Steam client to work, as it runs through the internet.</p> <h2><span id="Temporarily-Stop-Your-Antivirus-Software"><strong>Temporarily Stop Your Antivirus Software </strong></span></h2> <p>Many times anti-virus programs proved to be a potential enemy of various applications. It could be a possible reason in Steam’s case as well. Thus, disabling the antivirus program from third parties can help tremendously to fix this issue.</p> <p>If you are unconfident, how to uninstall an anti-virus program then you can follow the following points:-</p> <ul> <li>In the search bar that is available on Taskbar, type “Settings” and then Press enter.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2189" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2189" style="width: 342px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-2189 size-full" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20342%20536'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 Settings " width="342" height="536" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steam-not-starting-with-windows-10.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-2189 size-full" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steam-not-starting-with-windows-10.png" alt="Windows 10 Settings " width="342" height="536" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2189" class="wp-caption-text">Settings Windows 10</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>In the Settings window, type “Apps & Features”, and click on this submenu.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2190" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2190" style="width: 1169px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2190" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201169%20662'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 Settings Dialogue" width="1169" height="662" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Wont-Open-Issue-Windows-10.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2190" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Fix-Steam-Wont-Open-Issue-Windows-10.png" alt="Windows 10 Settings Dialogue" width="1169" height="662" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2190" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 Settings Interface</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>Scroll down till you find that third-party antivirus program. Click on that antivirus program and then tap on the “Uninstall” button.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2191" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2191" style="width: 685px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2191" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20685%20543'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 Apps & features screen" width="685" height="543" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-Steam-wont-open-issue-Fix.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2191" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-Steam-wont-open-issue-Fix.png" alt="Windows 10 Apps & features screen" width="685" height="543" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2191" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 Apps & features</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>Then to make the changes effectively work, restart your computer by clicking on the Power icon’s “Restart” option.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2193" style="width: 854px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2193" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20854%20585'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 Restart Screen" width="854" height="585" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-Steam-wont-open-issue-Resolved.jpg"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2193" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Windows-10-Steam-wont-open-issue-Resolved.jpg" alt="Windows 10 Restart Screen" width="854" height="585" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2193" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 Restart Interface</figcaption></figure> <p><strong>Note:-</strong></p> <p>Be watchful of the sites, mail, or programs you open when your antivirus program is temporarily disabled, to avoid data loss, virus protection, etc.</p> <h2><span id="Using-steamflushconfig-command"><strong>Using ‘steam://flushconfig’ command</strong></span></h2> <p>The next solution is troubleshooting this problem<strong> </strong>by using ‘‘steam://flushconfig’’ command. With the help of this command, we do refresh the installation process of this application.</p> <p>Here you can use this command by performing the below-mentioned points and can make your Steam client work.</p> <ul> <li>In the search bar that is present on the Taskbar, type “Run” and then press enter. In the Run dialogue box, type the command ‘‘steam://flushconfig’’ and then click “OK.”</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2194" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2194" style="width: 406px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2194" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20406%20209'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Windows 10 Run Dialogue Box" width="406" height="209" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Resolved-Steam-Wont-Open-Issue-in-Windows-10.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2194" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Resolved-Steam-Wont-Open-Issue-in-Windows-10.png" alt="Windows 10 Run Dialogue Box" width="406" height="209" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2194" class="wp-caption-text">Windows 10 Run Screen</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>After pressing “OK”, you’ll see a dialogue box from Steam, asking to clear local download cache which might be creating the problem. Now, press “OK”.</li> </ul> <figure id="attachment_2196" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2196" style="width: 493px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2196" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20493%20148'%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="Steam - Clear Download Cache Box" width="493" height="148" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It" data-lazy-src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steam-Client-Not-Working-On-Windows-10.png"><noscript><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2196" src="https://insaindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Steam-Client-Not-Working-On-Windows-10.png" alt="Steam - Clear Download Cache Box" width="493" height="148" title="Steam Not Opening On Windows 10 – Here's How to Fix It"></noscript><figcaption id="caption-attachment-2196" class="wp-caption-text">Steam – Clear Download Cache Screen</figcaption></figure> <ul> <li>After that, 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