{"id":1520,"date":"2021-08-12T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2023-11-01T19:49:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T19:49:43","slug":"steam-game-wont-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/steam-game-wont-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch How To Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steam is a well-known platform for acquiring digital copies of PC games. Rather than travelling to a store to purchase a physical copy of the game, you can download it to your computer, suitable for most people. Even though <strong>Steam is a solid platform<\/strong>, problems may arise. Few common issues faced are, <strong>Steam Friends Network unreachable<\/strong>, steam is already running, failed to start game (Missing Executable) etc. Many Steam users have experienced the problematic issue of being unable to open or launch their client, i.e. the &#8216;Steam game won&#8217;t launch&#8217;. When they try to open the client, nothing happens, or the program shuts down after a few seconds. Several factors tend to cause this, including background Steam processes that aren&#8217;t closed or software intervention.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Steam-game-wont-launch.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1523 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Steam-game-wont-launch.png\" alt=\"steam game won't launch\" width=\"700\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Steam-game-wont-launch.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Steam-game-wont-launch-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This problem can be both unpleasant and frightening, regardless of what causes it. You are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/steam-not-recognizing-installed-game\/\">no longer able to play any of the games in your Steam library<\/a><\/strong>! And you&#8217;ll be craving for a fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But don&#8217;t get too worked up! This issue of being unable to open or launch their client is a problem that you can solve! The methods listed below have proven to be beneficial to many Steam users. They can also assist you in accessing your Steam client. Give them a shot! (You don&#8217;t have to explore them all; start at the top and work down till you discover one that fits for you.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/steam-app-already-running-but-it-isnt\/\">Top Methods For The Issue Steam App Already Running But It Isn\u2019t<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Fixes_For_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> \u00a0Fixes For\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Method_1_Shut_Down_All_Steam_Tasks_That_Are_Running_In_The_Backdrop\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Method 1 Shut Down All Steam Tasks That Are Running In The Backdrop<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_2_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue_Then_Restart_Your_Device\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Method 2\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue Then Restart Your Device<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_3_Reboot_Your_Network_Components\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> Method 3 Reboot Your Network Components\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_4_Reinstalling_The_Steam_Client\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> Method 4 Reinstalling The Steam Client\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_5_Make_Sure_Your_Operating_System_And_Drivers_Are_Up_To_Date\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.5<\/span> Method 5 Make Sure Your Operating System And Drivers Are Up To Date<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_6_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue_Then_Turn_Off_Your_Antivirus_Program_For_A_While\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.6<\/span> Method 6\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue Then Turn Off Your Antivirus Program For A While<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_7_Use_A_Restore_Point_To_Restore_Your_Computer\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.7<\/span> Method 7 Use A Restore Point To Restore Your Computer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Fixes_For_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue\">\u00a0Fixes For\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are the methods to<strong> fix Steam Game<\/strong> Won&#8217;t Launch issue<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_1_Shut_Down_All_Steam_Tasks_That_Are_Running_In_The_Backdrop\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 1 Shut Down All Steam Tasks That Are Running In The Backdrop<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your Steam client may not have wholly obliterated, and its operations or activities may still operate in the background. As a result, if you try to relaunch Steam afterwards, your operating system will assume that the very same processes are currently running and reject activating the client. To open your Steam client generally in these situations, you must first close all Steam tasks in Task Manager before activating it. To do so, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3240\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1.png\" alt=\"laptop\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/9-1-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Select Task Manager or Start Task Manager by right-clicking any space on the taskbar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complete all Steam jobs currently active* (right-click a task and click End task or End processes).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3182\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/81.png\" alt=\"task manager\" width=\"700\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/81.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/81-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>* In Windows 10&#8217;s Task Manager, all tasks, including programs and processes, are available on the same Processes tab. However, Windows 7 they are divided into two tabs: Applications and Processes. If you&#8217;re using Windows 7, you&#8217;ll need to close both accounts and end all Steam tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03) Open your Steam client and check to see whether it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_2_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue_Then_Restart_Your_Device\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 2\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue Then Restart Your Device<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minor issues with your operating system&#8217;s programs or processes may be causing the Steam game to not launch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3734\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutdown.png\" alt=\"restart-computer\" width=\"700\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutdown.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutdown-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Perhaps your computer&#8217;s state or cache is conflicting with your client. You can resolve the problems by restarting your computer. Then see if you can get Steam to open.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_3_Reboot_Your_Network_Components\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 3 Reboot Your Network Components\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Because of the poor network status, you would have been unable to access your Steam client. And these problems can cause your Steam client to cease working without you even realizing it. You can reset and restore your network devices by restarting them. To reactivate your network devices, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1) Turn down your computer, next to your modem, and finally your router.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2) Disconnect the modem and router&#8217;s power wires.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3495\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/laptop-charger.png\" alt=\"cable\" width=\"700\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/laptop-charger.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/laptop-charger-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3) Take a few minutes to wait.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4) Reconnect the power cables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5) Turn on your modem and router and wait for them to activate entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3109\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-349.png\" alt=\"restart-computer\" width=\"700\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-349.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screenshot-349-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6) Restart your computer and see whether the &#8216;Steam game won&#8217;t launch&#8217; problem is repaired.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_4_Reinstalling_The_Steam_Client\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 4 Reinstalling The Steam Client\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can resolve issues with Steam files or operating system compatibility by reinstalling your Steam client. To reinstall the Steam client, follow these instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit Steam&#8217;s official website and download the latest Steam installation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Run the installer that you just saved. Next, to reinstall your Steam client*, obey the wizard&#8217;s directions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3350\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Causes-of-system-error.png\" alt=\"laptop\" width=\"700\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Causes-of-system-error.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Causes-of-system-error-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">* Please remember that you should only use this method to reinstall your client to the very same directory where it was previously installed. Otherwise, you&#8217;ll lose all of your customer data and games.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_5_Make_Sure_Your_Operating_System_And_Drivers_Are_Up_To_Date\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 5 Make Sure Your Operating System And Drivers Are Up To Date<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/troubleshoot\/windows-client\/deployment\/keep-windows-up-to-date\">operating system or drivers are already out of the current<\/a><\/strong>, your Steam client may be experiencing troubles. To see whether this fixes &#8216;Steam game won&#8217;t launch&#8217;, try updating your system and device drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3111\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/computer-shuts-off-randomly.jpg\" alt=\"laptop\" width=\"700\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/computer-shuts-off-randomly.jpg 830w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/computer-shuts-off-randomly-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/computer-shuts-off-randomly-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To update your operating system, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the left corner of your screen and press the Start button. Then type &#8220;update&#8221; in the search box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose Check for updates or Windows Update from the list of options.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check for Updates to see if there have been any changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3262\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png\" alt=\"windows update\" width=\"700\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/13-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">* Check for updates that appear in the left sidebar of the Windows Update window on Windows 7.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a04) Windows Update will run a check on your system and may display a list of required system updates. These updates can be downloaded and installed on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3313\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/update-windows.png\" alt=\"update windows\" width=\"700\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/update-windows.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/update-windows-300x111.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a05)To see if the issue has been resolved, check your Steam client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_6_Steam_Game_Won8217t_Launch_Issue_Then_Turn_Off_Your_Antivirus_Program_For_A_While\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 6\u00a0 Steam Game Won&#8217;t Launch Issue Then Turn Off Your Antivirus Program For A While<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your antivirus program may interfere with Steam&#8217;s ability to open at times. You can turn off your antivirus for a while to see if the Steam game won&#8217;t launch problem still exists. (You can find directions for deactivating your antivirus software in the manual.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3389\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disable-anti-virus-e1648463868899.png\" alt=\"anti virus\" width=\"699\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disable-anti-virus-e1648463868899.png 699w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Disable-anti-virus-e1648463868899-300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If this does not cure the problem, approach the antivirus software&#8217;s manufacturer for assistance, or use another alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">IMPORTANT: <strong>When your turn off the antivirus, be extra cautious<\/strong> about what websites you open and skim through.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_7_Use_A_Restore_Point_To_Restore_Your_Computer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 7 Use A Restore Point To Restore Your Computer<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you make changes to your computer&#8217;s settings, enable a function, or set up new software and then can&#8217;t launch your Steam client, the modifications you made are likely the culprit. It should reverse those changes. Then check to see whether this has resolved your issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3449\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/System-restore-1.png\" alt=\"system restore\" width=\"700\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/System-restore-1.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/System-restore-1-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can also bring back your system to a previous state by using the System Restore tool. This will assist you in undoing recent system changes and resolving your problem. To do so, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the left corner of your screen and press the Start button. Then type &#8220;recovery&#8221; into the search box. Now, in the list of results, select Recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Open System Restore by clicking the button. The wizard for System Restore will display.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3358\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shortcut-key.png\" alt=\"settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shortcut-key.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Shortcut-key-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To restore your system from a system restore point, obey the wizard&#8217;s instructions carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you finish the process, check to see if your Steam client is working correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Presumably, the preceding solutions will resolve the problem of the Steam game won&#8217;t launch. If Steam, on the other hand, won&#8217;t open or won&#8217;t launch at all, try the solutions listed here. Last but not least, to avoid extended wait times, you should<strong> accelerate your Steam downloads<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steam is a well-known platform for acquiring digital copies of PC games. Rather than travelling to a store to purchase a physical copy of the game, you can download it to your computer, suitable for most people. Even though Steam is a solid platform, problems may arise. Few common issues faced are, Steam Friends Network 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