Steam waa software ciyaaraha bilaashka ah si aad u geliso, u ciyaarto oo aad u soo dejiso ciyaaro badan oo kala duwan. Mararka qaarkood, waxaa laga yaabaa inaad la kulanto Steam app ma furmi doono Windows 10 dhibaatada. Markaad isku daydo inaad bilowdo barnaamijka Steam ka dib markaad xidhid in muddo ah, waxaa laga yaabaa inaad dareento in Steam aanu shaqayn. Waxaa laga yaabaa inay jiraan tiro aad u tiro badan oo ciyaaryahano ah oo ka shaqeeya khadka kuwaas oo joojin kara soo gelidaada. Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii ay sabab u tahay arrimo kale, akhri sida loo hagaajiyo Steam oo aan la furin Windows 10 arrinta hoose. Hoos waxaa ku yaal qaar ka mid ah sifooyinka cajiibka ah ee Steam :

• Goobtan ciyaartu waa u-saaxiibtinimo oo bilaash ah in la soo dejiyo lana isticmaalo^{(free to download & use)} . 
• Waxay bixisaa fursado wada sheekaysi oo kala duwan si aad online^{(communicate online)} ula xiriirto asxaabta iyo ciyaartoyda kale.
• Waxay u ogolaataa dadka isticmaala inay si toos ah ugu rakibaan ciyaaraha PC-ga^{(install PC games)} si toos ah daruurtooda ka dib iibsashada. Waxay u badan tahay sida dukaanka elektaroonigga ah ee ciyaaraha.
• Maadaama CD-yada iyo DVD^(DVDs) -yada la xoqi doono ama la dhaawaci doono muddo ka dib, Steam waxaa loo soo gatay in lagu ciyaaro oo lagu iibsado ciyaaraha onlayn^{(purchase games online)} .
• Waxa kale oo aad haysataa ikhtiyaarka ah in aad hadiyado ama ka ganacsato alaabta la ururin karo^{(gifting or trading collectible items)} ee bulshada dhexdeeda.

Sida loo hagaajiyo Steam oo aan furmin Windows 10^{(How to Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 10)}

Waa kuwan sababaha ay Windows u diiday OS inuu bilaabo macmiilka Steam^{(Steam client)} :

• Galalka rakibaadda oo burburay
• Cusboonaysiinta Windows ee duugoobay
• Server hoos
• Galalka nidaamka burburay
• Dejinta isku xirka shabakada

Haddii Steam app uusan furmi doonin, marka ugu horeysa waa inaad hubisaa haddii server-yada Steam uu hadda maqan yahay. ^(Steam)Tag bogga IsItDownRightNow oo hubi haddii adeegayaasha Steam uu socdo iyo in kale.

Haddii serfarada aysan hoos u dhicin markaa, raac xalalka ku taxan hagahan si aad u xalliso dhibaatada.

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:) Hubi inaad  abuurto nidaamka soo celinta barta^{(create a system restore point)} sida kaydinta.

Habka 1: Ku socodsii Steam maamule ahaan^{(Method 1: Run Steam as Administrator)}

Ku socodsiinta abka maamule ahaan waxay hagaajin doontaa arrimo badan maxaa yeelay tani waxay ku siinaysaa dhammaan oggolaanshaha loo baahan yahay abka. Raac tillaabooyinka hoose si aad u furto Steam maamule ahaan:

1. Riix furaha ^(key)Windows oo ku qor Steam , guji Run as administration^{(administrator )} option.

2. Guji Haa^(Yes) ee Xakamaynta Koontada Isticmaalaha^{(User Account Control)} .

Hubi haddii Steam uusan furmin Windows 10 arrintu waa go'an tahay. Haddii ay tahay, u suurtageli doorashadan sida soo socota:

1. U gudub C: > Program Files(x86) > Steam ama tusaha meesha Steam lagu rakibay.

2. Midig ku dhufo steam.exe oo^(steam.exe) dooro Properties , sida hoos ku sawiran.

3. U beddel^{(Compatibility)} tabka waafaqid oo calaamadi sanduuqa ku calaamadsan Ku socodsii barnaamijkan sida maamulaha la^{(Run this program as an administrator)} muujiyay.

4. Guji Apply > OK si aad u badbaadiso isbedeladan.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Beddel Habka Laqabsiga ee Abka gudaha Windows 10^{(Change Compatibility Mode for Apps in Windows 10)}

Habka 2: Cilad-saar Xiriirinta Internetka^{(Method 2: Troubleshoot Internet Connections)}

Steam wuxuu kuu ogolaanayaa inaad ciyaarto ciyaaraha khadka tooska ah xitaa haddii aadan lahayn xiriir internet. Laakin dhowr goobood oo isku xirnaanta shabakada ayaa laga yaabaa inay xaddidaan app-ka furitaanka taasoo keentay in Steam uusan furmin Windows 10 arrinta:

1. Riix  Windows + I keys  isla mar si aad u bilowdo  Settings .

2. Guji meesha  Update & Security  tile, sida ka muuqata.

3. U tag  menu ^{(Troubleshoot )} -ka dhibka ee dhinaca bidixda.

4. Dooro  Xidhiidhada Internetka^{(Internet Connections)} oo guji  Run^{(Run the troubleshooter)} badhanka cilad-doonka sida hoos ku cad.

5. Dooro Cilad- sheegida xidhiidhkayga^{(Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet)} doorashada internetka.

6. Sug cilad bixiyaha si uu u ogaado dhibaatooyinka^{(detect problems)} .

7. Raac tilmaamaha shaashadda^{(on-screen instructions)} si aad u xalliso arrinta. Marka hawshu dhammaato, dib u^(restart)  bilow kombayutarkaga^{(your PC)}

Habka 3: Taariikhda Isku-xidhka & Waqtiga
^{(Method 3: Sync Date & Time )}

Qaabaynta saxda ah ee taariikhda iyo wakhtiga dejinta ayaa laga yaabaa inay sidoo kale keento in abka Steam ma furi doono arrin. Raac tillaabooyinka hoose si aad u saxdo:

1. Midig ku dhufo qaybta wakhtiga iyo taariikhda^{( time and date)} ee  Taskbarka^(Taskbar) .

2. Ka dooro liiska isku  Adjust date/time  .

3. Daar beddelka  fursadaha^(On)  la bixiyay:

• Wakhti si toos ah u deji^{(Set time automatically)}
• U deji aagga wakhtiga si toos ah^{(Set time zone automatically)}

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Hagaaji koodhka qaladka Steam e502 l3 gudaha Windows 10^{(Fix Steam Error Code e502 l3 in Windows 10)}

Habka 4: Dib u bilaw Habka Steam^{(Method 4: Restart Steam Process)}

Xataa ka dib marka la xidho macmiilka Steam kombayutarkaaga^(Steam) , abka waxa laga yaabaa inuu wali gadaal ka sii socdo. Sidaa darteed^(Hence) , raac tillaabooyinka la bixiyay si aad u baabi'iso hababka Steam si aad u hagaajiso Steam oo aan furmin Windows 10 arrinta:

1. Ku dhufo Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys isku mar si aad u furto Maareeyaha Hawsha^{(Task Manager)} .

2. Dooro habka Steam app oo dhagsii Dhamaadka^{(End task)} badhanka hawsha, oo la muujiyay.

3. Hadda, dib u bilaw ^(restart) PC-gaaga^{(your PC)} oo ku socodsii barnaamijka Steam sida maamulaha.

Habka 5: Oggolow Steam Iyadoo loo marayo Firewall Windows^{(Method 5: Allow Steam Through Windows Firewall)}

Isbeddel kasta ama khilaaf kasta oo ku yimaadda goobaha dab-damiska ayaa sidoo kale keeni kara arrintan. Markaa raac tillaabooyinka hoose si aad ugu darto Steam sida ka reeban Windows Defender Firewall :

1. Ku dhufo furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor Control Panel  ee  bar ka raadinta Windows^{(Windows Search bar)} , oo guji  Open .

2. Set View by: > Large icons  oo guji  Windows Defender Firewall  si aad u sii wadato.

3. Marka xigta, dhagsii  Allow app ama feature dhexda Windows Defender Firewall^{(Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall)} .

4A. Ka raadi oo u oggolow  Steam in uu dhex maro Firewall -ka adiga oo sax sanduuqa hubinta ee ku calaamadsan  Gaarka^(Private)  iyo  Dadweynaha^(Public) .

4B. Haddii kale, waxaad riixi kartaa Bedel Settings^{(Change Settings)} , ka dib Oggolow app kale… ^{(Allow another app… )} badhanka si aad u baadho oo ugu darto  app Steam  liiska. Kadib, calaamadee sanduuqyada u dhigma.

5. Ugu dambeyntii, guji  OK si aad u badbaadiso isbeddellada. Hadda, fur Steam app maamule ahaan oo hubi haddii arrinta go'an tahay.

Sidoo kale akhri: Sida loo joojiyo Windows 10 Firewall^{(How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall)}

Habka 6: Tirtir Folderka AppCache^{(Method 6: Delete AppCache Folder)}

Galkan waxa ku jira macluumaadka kaydinta ee ku saabsan ciyaaraha iyo codsiyada. Tirtiridda waxay siin doontaa abka dib u cusboonaysiin adag.

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:) Markaad bilowdo Steam app, khasnadda abka si toos ah ayaa loo abuuri doonaa.

1. Riix furayaasha ^(keys)Windows + E si aad u furto File Explorer

2. U gudub meesha aad ku rakibtay Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:) Haddii aadan hubin, akhri hagahayaga: Halkee lagu rakibay Ciyaaraha Steam? ^{( Where are Steam Games installed?)}halkan.

3. Midig ku dhufo galka appcache oo dooro Delete option sida ku cad.

4. Hadda, dib u bilaw^(restart) PC-gaaga oo bilow Steam mar kale maamule ahaan^{(Steam as administrator)} .

Sidoo kale Akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida Loo Ciyaaro Ciyaaraha Steam ee Kodi^{(How to Play Steam Games from Kodi)}

Habka 7: Orod SFC iyo DISM Scans^{(Method 7: Run SFC and DISM Scans)}

Faylasha nidaamka qalliinka ee musuqmaasuqa^(Corrupt) ah waxay sidoo kale sababi karaan abka Steam arrin ku furmi doono qalabkaaga. Daaqadaha^(Windows) waxay leedahay qalab gudaha ah oo lagu hagaajinayo faylalka nidaamka sida SFC & DISM kaasoo loo shaqayn karo sida hoos lagu sharraxay:

1. Ku dhufo  furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor  Command Prompt  oo guji  Run as admin^{(Run as administrator)} .

2. Guji  Haa^(Yes)  ee  Xakamaynta Koontada Isticmaalaha^{(User Account Control)}  .

3. Ku qor  sfc /scannow  oo  tabo furaha Gelida^{(Enter key)}  si aad u socodsiiso  iskaanka System File Checker  .

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:)  scan system ayaa la bilaabayaa waxayna qaadan doontaa dhowr daqiiqo in la dhammeeyo. Dhanka kale, waxaad sii wadi kartaa inaad qabato hawlo kale laakiin ka fiirso inaadan si lama filaan ah u xirin daaqada.

Kadib marka la dhammeeyo iskaanka, waxay tusi doontaa fariimahan midkood:

• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows ma aysan helin wax xadgudub ah oo daacadnimo ah.^{(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)}
• Ilaalinta Kheyraadka Daaqadaha ayaa qaban kari wayday hawlgalkii la codsaday.^{(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)}
• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows waxay heshay faylal kharriban oo si guul leh u dayactiray.^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)}
• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows waxay heshay faylal kharriban laakiin wuu awoodi waayay inuu hagaajiyo qaarkood.^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)}

4. Marka iskaanka la dhammeeyo,  dib u bilow ^(restart) kombayutarkaga^{(your PC)} .

5. Mar labaad, billow  Command Prompt maamule ahaan^{(Command Prompt as administrator)}  oo fuli amarrada la bixiyay midba midka kale:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:)  Waa in aad leedahay internet shaqaynaysa si aad ufuliso amarada DISM si sax ah.^(DISM)

Habka 8: Hagaajinta Macmiilka Steam
^{(Method 8: Repair Steam Client )}

Taas beddelkeeda, isticmaal Windows PowerShell si aad ugu hagaajiso macmiilka Steam sida soo socota:

1. Riix furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor  windows powershell  oo guji  Run as^{(Run as administrator)} admin .

2. Guji Haa^(Yes) ee Xakamaynta Koontada Isticmaalaha^{(User Account Control)} .

3. Ku qor amarka^(command) soo socda oo ku dhufo Gelida furaha^{(Enter key)} .

“C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:) Haddii faylkaaga Steam la dhigo meel kale, waxaad u baahan tahay inaad geliso hagahaas beddelkeeda. Akhri hagahayaga: Halkee lagu rakibay Ciyaaraha Steam? ^{( Where are Steam Games installed?)}halkan.

4. Marka la soo bandhigo fariinta dayactirka dhammaatay , ^{(repair completed)}dib u bilow ^(restart) PC^{(your PC)} .

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loo beddelo sawirka Profile Steam^{(How to Change Steam Profile Picture)}

Habka 9: Booska Disk-ga Xorta ah^{(Method 9: Free-Up Disk Space)}

Maadaama Steam uu yahay aalad khadka tooska ah, waxay u baahan tahay meel saxan ah oo bilaash ah si ay ugu shaqeyso. Waxaad si fudud u xorayn kartaa diskka adigoon furin barnaamijyada dhinac saddexaad oo suurtogal ah, hagaajinta Steam oo aan shaqaynayn.

1. Bilaw File Explorer oo aad PC-kan^{(This PC)} .

2. Halkan, midig-guji darawalka ^(drive) (C:) meesha Steam lagu rakibay oo dooro Properties sida ku cad.

3. Tabaha Guud^(General) , dhagsii badhanka Nadiifinta Disk-ga^{(Disk Cleanup)}  .

4. Dagdag ayaa soo bixi doonta oo Disk Cleanup- ku wuxuu xisaabin doonaa inta boos ee bilaash laga dhigi karo.

5. Ka calaamadee sanduuqa dhammaan walxaha aad rabto ee hoos yimaada Files si aad u tirtirto:^{(Files to delete: )} oo guji Nadiifi faylasha nidaamka^{(Clean up system files)} .

6. Marka sawirku^(scanning) dhamaado, mar labaad sax sanduuqyada dhammaan alaabta la doortay oo guji OK .

7. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii badhanka Delete Files ee ku jira xaqiijinta.

7. Dib u bilaw ^(Restart) PC kaaga^{(your PC)} . Si aad u nadiifisid meel dheeraad ah, akhri 10 siyaabood oo lagu xoreeyo booska Hard Disk-ga^{(10 Ways to Free up Hard Disk Space)} .

Habka 10: Cusbooneysii Windows^{(Method 10: Update Windows)}

Cusbooneysiinta Windows waxay si weyn u caawin doontaa hagaajinta arrimaha badankood.

1. U gudub  Windows Security > Cusboonaysiinta & Amniga^{(Update & Security)} sidii hore.

2.  Taabka Cusboonaysiinta Windows ^{(Windows Update )} , dhagsii badhanka  Hubi updates^{(Check for updates)}  .

3A. Haddii cusboonaysiin cusub la heli karo, dabadeed dhagsii  Hadda Ku rakib^{(Install Now)} oo dib u bilow PC gaaga^{(restart your PC)} .

3B. Haddii kale, haddii Windows uu yahay mid casri ah, markaas waxay tusi doontaa  inaad^{(You’re up to date)}  fariin cusub tahay.

Sidoo kale Akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loogu daro Ciyaaraha Microsoft Steam^{(How to Add Microsoft Games to Steam)}

Habka 11: Uninstall Apps isku dhacsan^{(Method 11: Uninstall Conflicting Apps)}

Software-ka dhawaan lagu rakibay qalabkaaga ayaa sidoo kale sababi kara arrintan. Raac tillaabooyinka hoose si aad uninstall-ka uga saarto software-ka dhawaan abuuraya arrinta Steam oo aan la furin Windows 10 :

1. Ku dhufo  furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor  apps iyo sifooyinka^{(apps and features)} , oo guji  Open . 

2. Halkan, guji  Kala soocida ^{(Sort by )} hoos-hoosaadka oo dooro  taariikhda rakibida^{(Install date)}  sida hoos ku sawiran.

3. Guji software-ka dhawaan la^{(recent software)} rakibay (tusaale  Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio ) oo dooro  Uninstall  option, sida hoos ku sawiran.

4. Mar labaad guji  Uninstall  si aad u xaqiijiso.

5. Ku celi si isku mid ah dhammaan apps-yadaas oo dib u bilow kombayutarkaga^(Restart) .

Habka 12: Dib u rakib Macmiilka Steam^{(Method 12: Reinstall Steam Client)}

Dib u dajinta abka Steam waxa laga yaabaa inay xalliso Steam oo aan furmin Windows 10 arrinta haddii aanu abka si caadi ah u shaqaynayn. Nooca ugu dambeeyay ee abka waxa la rakibaa marka dib loo rakibayo, kaas oo si weyn u wanaajin doona waxqabadkiisa.

1. Fur  Apps & sifooyinka^{(Apps & features)}  ka  bar raadinta Windows^{(Windows search bar)} sida ku cad.

2. Dooro  Steam  oo dhagsii  badhanka Uninstall  ee muuqda.

3. Mar labaad, guji Uninstall  si aad u xaqiijiso.

4. Daaqada Steam Uninstall -ka , dhagsii Uninstall  si aad uga saarto Steam.

5. Ka dib, dib u bilow^(restart) Windows PC gaaga.

6. Soo deji nuqulkii ugu dambeeyay^{(latest version)}  ee  Steam  browserkaaga shabakada, sida muuqata.

7. Ka dib markii la soo dejiyo, ordi la soo dejiyey SteamSetup.exe  faylka adigoo laba jeer gujinaya.

8.  Wizard  Setup Steam , guji badhanka ^{(Steam Setup)}Xiga ^(Next ) .

9. Dooro galka Meesha^{(Destination folder)}  adiga oo isticmaalaya  Browse…  option ama hayso  ikhtiyaarka caadiga ah^{(default option)} . Dabadeed, dhagsii  Install , sida hoos ku sawiran.

10. Sug inta rakibiddu dhammaato oo dhagsii dhame^(Finish) , sida muuqata.

Q1. Cusbooneysiinta darawalada garaafyada ma xallin doonaa arinta Steam app ma furi doono?^{(Q1. Will updating graphic drivers solve the issue of Steam app won’t open?)}

Jawaab. Haa^{(Ans. Yes)} , cusboonaysiinta darawalada garaafyada waxay sidoo kale xallin kartaa Steam kaaga furmi waayo Windows 10 arrinta.

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• Sida loo hagaajiyo Xbox One ayaa igu sii socota inay iga saxiixdo^{(How to Fix Xbox One Keeps Signing Me Out)}
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Waxaan rajeyneynaa in hagahan uu kaa caawin lahaa inaad hagaajiso ^(fix) Steam oo aan furmin Windows 10^{(Steam not opening Windows 10)} arrinta. Noo sheeg habka kuu shaqeeyay. Xor baad u tahay inaad ku tuurto su'aalahaaga iyo taladaada qaybta faallooyinka ee hoose.

How to Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 10

Steam is a free gaming softwаre to access, play and download a wіde range of games. Sometimes, you may face Steam app won’t open on Windows 10 problem. When you try to launch the Steam app after closing it for some time, you may notice Steam not working. There might be an incredibly large number of players active online which may disable your entry. However, if it is due to other issuеs, read how to fіx Steam not opening on Windows 10 issue below. Following are sоme remarkable features of Steam:

• This gaming platform is user-friendly and free to download & use. 
• It provides various chat options to communicate online with friends and other players.
• It allows users to install PC games online directly to their cloud after purchase. It is more like an e-store for games.
• Since CDs and DVDs will be scratched or damaged over time, Steam was bought in to play and purchase games online.
• You also have the option of gifting or trading collectible items within the community.

How to Fix Steam Not Opening on Windows 10

Here are the reasons why Windows refuses OS to launch Steam client:

• Damaged installation files
• Outdated Windows update
• Server down
• Damaged system files
• Network connectivity settings

If Steam app won’t open, then firstly you should check if Steam servers are down at the moment. Go to IsItDownRightNow website and check if Steam servers are running or not.

If the servers are not down then, follow the solutions listed in this guide to fix the problem.

Note: Make sure to create a system restore point just as a backup.

Method 1: Run Steam as Administrator

Running an app as an administrator would fix many issues as this would provide all the required permissions needed for the app. Follow the below steps to open Steam as an administrator:

1. Press the Windows key and type Steam, click the Run as administrator option.

2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

Check if Steam not opening Windows 10 issue is fixed. If it is, enable this option as follows:

1. Navigate to C: > Program Files(x86) > Steam or the directory where Steam is installed.

2. Right-click steam.exe & select Properties, as depicted below.

3. Switch to the Compatibility tab and check the box marked Run this program as an administrator shown highlighted.

4. Click Apply > OK to save these changes.

Also Read: Change Compatibility Mode for Apps in Windows 10

Method 2: Troubleshoot Internet Connections

Steam allows you to play offline games even if you have no internet connection. But a few settings in network connectivity may restrict the app from opening resulting in Steam not opening on Windows 10 issue:

1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.

2. Click on the Update & Security tile, as shown.

3. Go to Troubleshoot menu from the left pane.

4. Select Internet Connections and click on the Run the troubleshooter button as highlighted below.

5. Choose the Troubleshoot my connection to the Internet option.

6. Wait for the troubleshooter to detect problems.

7. Follow on-screen instructions to fix the issue. Once the process is complete, restart your PC.

Method 3: Sync Date & Time

An incorrect configuration of date and time settings may also result in Steam app won’t open issue. Follow the below steps to correct it:

1. Right-click on the time and date section on the Taskbar.

2. Select the Adjust date/time option from the list.

3. Switch On the toggle for the given options:

• Set time automatically
• Set time zone automatically

Also Read: Fix Steam Error Code e502 l3 in Windows 10

Method 4: Restart Steam Process

Even after closing the Steam client on your computer, the app might still be running in the background. Hence, follow the given steps to disable Steam processes to fix Steam not opening on Windows 10 issue:

1. Hit the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys simultaneously to open Task Manager.

2. Select the Steam app process and click on End task button, shown highlighted.

3. Now, restart your PC and run the Steam app as administrator.

Method 5: Allow Steam Through Windows Firewall

Any changes or conflicts with the firewall settings might also cause this issue. Thus, follow the below steps to add Steam as an exception in Windows Defender Firewall:

1. Hit the Windows key, type Control Panel in the Windows Search bar, and click Open.

2. Set View by: > Large icons and click on Windows Defender Firewall to continue.

3. Next, click on Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.

4A. Search and allow Steam through the Firewall by ticking the checkboxes marked Private and Public.

4B. Alternatively, you can click on Change Settings, then Allow another app… button to browse and add the Steam app to the list. Then, check the boxes corresponding to it.

5. Finally, click OK to save the changes. Now, open the Steam app as administrator and check if the issue of fixed.

Also Read: How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall

Method 6: Delete AppCache Folder

This folder contains cache information about the games and applications. Deleting it will give the app a hard refresh.

Note: Once you launch the Steam app, the app cache will be created automatically.

1. Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer

2. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam

Note: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.

3. Right-click on the appcache folder and choose the Delete option as shown.

4. Now, restart your PC and launch Steam as administrator again.

Also Read: How to Play Steam Games from Kodi

Method 7: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Corrupt operating system files may also cause Steam app won’t open issue on your device. Windows has an in-built tool to repair system files viz SFC & DISM which can be run as explained below:

1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run System File Checker scan.

Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.

After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.

5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.

Method 8: Repair Steam Client

Alternately, use Windows PowerShell to repair Steam client as follows:

1. Press the Windows key, type windows powershell and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type the following command and hit Enter key.

“C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe” /repair

Note: If your Steam file is placed in another location, you need to enter that directory instead. Read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.

4. Once the repair completed message is displayed, restart your PC.

Also Read: How to Change Steam Profile Picture

Method 9: Free-Up Disk Space

Since Steam is an online tool, it needs free disk space to function perfectly. You can easily free up the disk without uninstalling third-party apps and possibly, fix Steam not working issue.

1. Launch File Explorer and go to This PC.

2. Here, right-click on the drive (C:) where Steam is installed and select Properties as depicted.

3. In the General tab, click on the Disk Cleanup button.

4. A prompt will appear and The Disk Cleanup will calculate the amount of space that can be made free.

5. Check the box for all desired items under Files to delete: and click Clean up system files.

6. Once the scanning is complete, again check the boxes for all the chosen items and click on OK.

7. Finally, click on the Delete Files button in the confirmation prompt.

7. Restart your PC. To clean up additional space, read 10 Ways to Free up Hard Disk Space.

Method 10: Update Windows

Updating Windows would greatly help in fixing most issues.

1. Navigate to Windows Security > Update & Security as earlier.

2. In the Windows Update tab, click on Check for updates button.

3A. If a new update is available, then click Install Now and restart your PC.

3B. Otherwise, if the Windows is up-to-date, then it will show You’re up to date message.

Also Read: How to Add Microsoft Games to Steam

Method 11: Uninstall Conflicting Apps

A recently installed software on your device may also cause this issue. Follow the below steps to uninstall recent software that is creating the issue of Steam not opening in Windows 10:

1. Hit the Windows key, type apps and features, and click on Open. 

2. Here, click on Sort by drop-down and choose Install date as depicted below.

3. Click on the recent software installed (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio) and select Uninstall option, as depicted below.

4. Again click on Uninstall to confirm.

5. Repeat the same for all such apps and Restart your PC.

Method 12: Reinstall Steam Client

Reinstalling the Steam app might resolve the Steam not opening on Windows 10 issue if the app isn’t working normally. The latest version of the app gets installed while reinstalling, which would greatly improve its performance.

1. Launch Apps & features from the Windows search bar as shown.

2. Select Steam and click on the Uninstall button shown highlighted.

3. Again, click on Uninstall to confirm.

4. In the Steam Uninstall window, click on Uninstall to remove Steam.

5. Then, restart your Windows PC.

6. Download the latest version of Steam from your web browser, as shown.

7. After downloading, run the downloaded SteamSetup.exe file by double-clicking on it.

8. In the Steam Setup wizard, click on the Next button.

9. Choose the Destination folder by using the Browse… option or keep the default option. Then, click on Install, as depicted below.

10. Wait for the installation to be completed and click on Finish, as shown.

Q1. Will updating graphic drivers solve the issue of Steam app won’t open?

Ans. Yes, updating the graphic drivers may also resolve your Steam not opening Windows 10 issue.

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We hope that this guide would have helped you to fix Steam not opening Windows 10 issue. Let us know which method worked for you. Feel free to drop your queries and suggestions in the comment section below.

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