Steam is an online game management platform loved by millions of users around the globe. It has a cloud-based gaming library that allows you to buy and install games on your computer easily. According to several online reports, gamers are facing error code 118 on Steam recently. If you are also facing the same error code, don’t worry! This troubleshooting guide will help you fix Steam unable to connect to server fout. So, lees verder!
How to Fix Error Code 118 Steam in Windows 10
When you play or launch your game on Steam, you may face error code 118 Steam. The complete error message will be Unable to connect to the server. Server maybe offline accompanied by an error code 118. The most common reasons that cause error code 118 Steam are listed below.
- Improper internet connectivity.
- Broken Wi-Fi connection.
- Steam is blocked by Firewall and antivirus.
- Some apps on your device block Steam games.
- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.
- Presence of virus.
- Outdated drivers and OS.
- Background processes are interfering with Steam.
Here are a few simple effective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix error code 118 Steam.
let wel: Maak altyd seker dat jy 'n stelselherstelpunt skep om jou rekenaar te herstel as iets verkeerd loop.
Metode 1: Basiese foutsporingstappe
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Vermy draadlose inmenging from devices like wireless headphones, headsets, TV and a lot more.
- Move your PC closer to the router and check if the error recurs again.
- Begin u rekenaar weer. This will fix all the temporary glitches associated with your Windows 10 PC.
Method 2: Ensure Strong Internet Connection
You will not face Steam unable to connect to server in your Windows 10 computer only if you have a stable network connection. If there are any obstacles between your router and your computer, they may interfere with the wireless signal and will cause Steam unable to connect to server error.
- Find the signal strength of your network and if it is very low, clear all the obstructions in between the way. You can run SpeedTest to view your network speed.
- Vermy te veel toestelle wat aan dieselfde netwerk gekoppel is.
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Metode 3: Herbegin router
The very common reason that cause error code 118 Steam is inadequate network speeds and a poor signal. The connectivity problem between the Steam server and client can be sorted out when you restart your router. By doing so, you will establish a fresh internet connection between the client and the server. You can restart your router by following our guide Restart Router or Modem. Once your router has restarted, check if you can have fixed the error.
Method 4: Reconnect Internet
This is another simple workaround that fixes error code 118 Steam. The Windows 10 PC should connect either to Ethernet or to Wi-Fi network at a time. Check if this condition applies to your computer and if you guess any interruptions between your wired and wireless connections, reconnect them as instructed below.
1. Ontkoppel jou netwerkverbinding, wag 'n rukkie en koppel dit weer aan.
2. As die Ethernet-kabel ingeprop is, verwyder dit van jou rekenaar af. Koppel dit dan weer of koppel dit aan 'n Wi-Fi-netwerk. Dit sal verseker dat daar geen flikkering tussen die bedrade en draadlose verbindings is nie.
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Metode 5: Begin die netwerkprobleemoplosser
To fix various internet connectivity issues, you can use the inbuilt tool provided in Windows 10 PC whenever needed. By using the Windows network troubleshooter tool, you can analyze and diagnose any common network-related issues. It is a systematic process, when implemented step by step, will help you fix Steam unable to connect to server. Follow our guide How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to learn basic troubleshooting steps to fix all network-related issues by using Windows Network Adapter troubleshooter.
You can use the steps mentioned in the guide to diagnose Wi-Fi connections, Ethernet, and all network adapters in your Windows 10 PC. Finally, check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118.
Metode 6: Verlaat alle agtergrondprosesse
If there are any conflicting third party applications running in your PC, your Steam client may trigger random error codes. Therefore, to fix error code 118 Steam, close all the background processes by following our guide How to End Task in Windows 10 in your Windows 10 PC.
After closing all the background processes, check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is fixed or not.
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Metode 7: Dateer Steam-kliënt op
If you use an outdated Steam application, you will face Steam store error code 118. Hence always make sure you use an updated version of Steam and your game before launching it.
1. Klik op die Windows sleutel en tipe Stoom. Klik dan op Oop.
2. Klik nou op Stoom in die boonste linkerhoek van die skerm, gevolg deur Kyk vir Steam-kliëntopdaterings... soos hieronder uitgelig.
3. As jy enige nuwe opdaterings het wat afgelaai moet word, installeer dit en maak seker jou Steam-kliënt is op datum.
4. Nou, herlaai Steam and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Metode 8: Herstel stelsellêers
If there are any corrupt system files in your Windows Operating system, your PC may face a lot of internet connectivity issues. If you are experiencing error code 118 Steam very recently, there are some chances that your computer files have become corrupt or damaged. Windows 10 PC has inbuilt repair tools like SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) that will help you fix all the corrupt files. Read our guide on How to Repair System Files on Windows 10 and follow the steps as instructed to repair all your corrupt files.
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Metode 9: Begin Malware Scan
Presence of viruses cause conflicts and errors like error code 118 Steam. So, install a reliable antivirus software on your computer and run a complete scan. If you are confused on running a malware scan, our guide How do I Run a Virus Scan on my Computer? will help you do so.
As jy wanware van jou rekenaar wil verwyder, kyk ook na ons gids Hoe om wanware van jou rekenaar te verwyder in Windows 10.
Metode 10: Dateer Windows op
You can also eradicate error code 118 Steam in your computer by updating your Operating System. Always ensure if you have updated your Windows Operating System and if there are any updates pending in action, use our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update
Nadat u u Windows-bedryfstelsel opgedateer het, kyk of u aan u netwerk kan koppel.
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Metode 11: Deaktiveer instaanbediener
Sometimes, inappropriate network configurations on your Windows 10 computer, you will face Steam unable to connect to server error. If you have installed any VPN service or use proxy servers on your PC, read our How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10 and implement the steps as instructed in the article.
After disabling the VPN client and proxy servers, check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118. Still, if you face the same problem, try connecting to a mobiele hotspot.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is 'n noodsaaklike netwerkverbindingsprotokol wat toeken en identifiseer reëls en standaard prosedures oor die internet. TCP/IP-protokolle is verantwoordelik vir die oordrag van datapakkies vanaf die sender en die ontvanger. As daar 'n konflik in die proses is, sal die herstel van die protokol saam met die IP-adres jou help om die bespreekte probleem op te los. Volg ons gids oor hoe om netwerkverbindingsprobleme op te los Windows 10 om TCP/IP terug te stel.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
Metode 13: Gebruik Google DNS
Domain Name System (DNS) addresses are responsible to establish a network connection between the client and server-side. Many technical experts have suggested that using Google DNS addresses helped them to fix Steam unable to connect to server error code. To do so, follow our guide on How to change DNS settings in Windows 10.
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Metode 14: Deaktiveer antivirus tydelik (indien van toepassing)
Some incompatible antivirus programs installed in your computer will cause Steam unable to connect to server errors. To avoid conflicts, you must ensure the security settings of your Windows 10 computer and check if they are stable or not. To find whether the antivirus suite is the reason for network keeps dropping issue, disable it once and try connecting to a network. Read our guide on How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10 and follow the instructions to disable your Antivirus program temporarily on your PC.
If you did not face any Steam issues after disabling the antivirus program in your computer, you are advised to uninstall the program completely from your PC. Read our guide Force Uninstall Programs which won’t Uninstall In Windows 10 to uninstall your antivirus program in your computer.
Metode 15: Verander Windows Defender Firewall-instelling
You will also face error code 118 Steam, due to an over-reactive or over-protective antivirus suite in your Windows 10 computer. This prevents the connection link between the game launcher and the server. So, to fix this problem, you can whitelist Steam in your Firewall settings or disable the problem temporarily.
Option I: Whitelist Steam
To allow Steam in your Windows Defender Firewall, follow our guide Allow or Block Apps through the Windows Firewall and implement the steps as instructed.
Opsie II: Deaktiveer Windows Defender Firewall (nie aanbeveel nie)
As jy nie weet hoe om Windows Defender Firewall te deaktiveer nie, sal ons gids oor Hoe om Windows 10 Firewall uit te skakel jou help om dit te doen.
Opsie III: Skep nuwe reël in Firewall
1. Klik op die Windows sleutel en tik Windows Defender Firewall met Gevorderde Sekuriteit. Klik dan op Opening.
2. Nou, in die linker paneel, klik op Inkomende Reëls soos uitgebeeld.
3. Klik dan in die regter paneel op Nuwe reël... soos aangedui.
4. Maak nou seker jy kies die program opsie onder Watter tipe reël sal jy graag wil skep? kieslys en klik op Volgende> soos aangedui.
5. Klik dan op die Snuffel… knoppie wat ooreenstem met Hierdie programpad: soos aangedui.
6. Gaan dan na die C: Programlêers (x86) Steam pad en dubbelklik op die setup lêer. Klik dan op die Opening knoppie.
7. Klik dan op Volgende> in die Nuwe Inkomende Reël Wizard venster soos aangedui.
8. Kies nou die radioknoppie langsaan Laat die verbinding toe en klik op Volgende> soos uitgebeeld.
9. Maak seker Domein, Privaat, Publiek bokse word gekies en klik op Volgende> soos aangedui.
10. Voeg ten slotte 'n naam by jou nuwe reël en klik op Voltooi.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
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Metode 16: Dateer netwerkbestuurder op
Maak altyd seker of jy opgedateerde netwerkbestuurders gebruik en as daar enige opdaterings hangende in aksie is, word jy aangeraai om dieselfde af te laai en te installeer. Volg ons gids oor hoe om netwerkadapterbestuurders op te dateer Windows 10 om dit te doen. Sodra jy jou netwerkbestuurder opgedateer het, herlaai your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Metode 17: Herinstalleer netwerkbestuurder
Still, if you face error code 118 Steam even after updating network drivers, there is another fix to delete all the drivers in your computer and reinstall them again. This process stabilizes the network connectivity problems thereby resolving network keeps disconnecting Windows 10 issue. Follow our guide How to Uninstall and Reinstall Drivers on Windows 10 to reinstall drivers in your Windows 10 computer.
Nadat jy netwerkbestuurders herinstalleer het, kyk of jy sonder enige probleme aan die netwerk kan koppel.
Metode 18: Rol netwerkbestuurders terug
All the current versions drivers will be deleted from your PC and previous version of them will be installed when you roll back your network drivers. This is a helpful feature when any new driver is incompatible with the system. Follow the steps as instructed in our guide How to Rollback Drivers on Windows 10 to fix Steam store error code 118.
Nadat u Windows 10-rekenaar die vorige weergawe van drywers geïnstalleer het, kyk of u sonder enige onderbrekings aan die netwerk kan koppel.
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Metode 19: Tweak Hosts-lêer
If the hosts file has edited entries of Steam, you will face Steam unable to connect to server error code. Hence, you have to remove the entries to resolve the same. Here are a few instructions to tweak hosts entries.
1. Press Windows + E sleutels saam om oop te maak Lêer Explorer.
2. Skakel nou oor na die Besigtig blad en gaan die Versteekte items boks in die Wys / verberg afdeling.
3. Now, goto the following pad into the navigation path of Lêer Explorer.
C: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Nou, kies en regskliek op die die leërskare lêer en kies die Maak oop met opsie soos aangedui.
5. Kies nou die Notepad opsie uit die lys en klik op OK soos uitgebeeld.
6. Nou, die die leërskare lêer sal oopgemaak word in Notepad soos volg.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S sleutels saam.
9. Uitgang Notepad and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Metode 20: Verwyder onlangs geïnstalleerde program
If you have installed a new program recently on your PC and then experiencing error code 118 Steam, then it indicates that the program is incompatible with the drivers in the computer. Firstly, boot your PC in safe mode and check whether you face the problem again. If you did not face the issue in safe mode, then uninstall the application or program that you have recently added to your PC. Here is how to do it. Follow our guide How to Boot to Safe Mode in Windows 10 to boot your PC in safe mode.
Now, check if recurs again in Safe mode. If you did not face the problem in safe mode, then follow the below-mentioned steps to uninstall any recently added application.
1. Druk en hou Windows + I sleutels saam om oop te maak Windows-instellings.
2. Klik nou op Apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Ten slotte, klik op Verwyder.
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Metode 21: Installeer Steam weer
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Klik op die Windows sleutel, tik Configuratiescherm en klik op Opening.
2. Klik nou op Verwyder 'n program onder die Programme spyskaart soos aangedui.
3. Die Programme en funksies utility will be opened up and now search for Stoom.
4. Klik nou op Stoom en kies Verwyder option as depicted in the below picture.
5. Klik op die Verwyder knoppie op die Steam Uninstall-venster om die Steam-toepassing op jou rekenaar te verwyder.
6. Vee die Stoom gids in die liggingpad Plaaslike skyf (C:) > Programlêers (x86) deur te druk op die verwyder sleutel.
Die stappe wat hieronder verduidelik word, sal jou help om die Steam-toepassing van nuuts af op jou rekenaar te herinstalleer.
7. Maak die amptelike webwerf van die Steam-toepassing op jou verstek webblaaier en klik op die Installeer stoom knoppie in die regter boonste hoek van die tuisblad.
8. Klik op die INSTALLEER STOOM knoppie op die volgende bladsy om die Steam-toepassing op jou rekenaar af te laai.
9. Klik op die afgelaaide SteamSetup.exe lêer in die onderste linkerhoek van die bladsy om die Steam-toepassing op jou rekenaar te begin.
10. Klik op die volgende knoppie op die Steam Setup-venster om die opstelling van jou Steam-toepassing op jou rekenaar te begin.
11. Kies die taal van jou keuse in die volgende venster en klik op die volgende knoppie in die towenaar.
12. Kies die bestemmingslêergids van die Steam-toepassing deur op die te klik Snuffel… knoppie en klik op die installeer knoppie om die installering van die toepassing te voltooi.
13. Klik op die Voltooi knoppie op die Voltooi Steam-opstelling venster om die stoomopstelling te voltooi.
14. Skep 'n nuwe rekening of meld aan na jou bestaande rekening met behulp van die aanmeldbewyse op die Stoom app.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Metode 22: Stel netwerkinstellings terug
Several users have declared that, resetting network settings will resolve Steam unable to connect to server error. This method will forget all the network configuration settings, saved credentials, and a lot more security software like VPN and antivirus programs. To do so, follow our guide on How to Reset Network Settings on Windows 10
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Metode 23: Voer stelselherstel uit
If you have recently updated your Windows 10 operating system and later facing Steam unable to connect to server error, the latest Windows update components may interfere with any software present in your computer and may cause the discussed problem. So, in this case, you must restore your computer to the previous version when it was working fine. To do so, follow our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10 and implement the instructions as demonstrated.
After restoring your Windows 10 PC, check if you can connect to any Steam games without any problems.
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