Steam is a well-known name in the gaming community, being the largest PC game distribution platform. But even the king sees some bad days. It is not uncommon to face issues with Steam PC clients and a lot of users have complained about Steam running slow at times to the point it literally stops to respond. You may eventually observe that Steam is slow and you can’t find your way around your library anymore. But worry not. We have compiled a list of remedies that you can try when you experience Steam is slow problem in Windows 10. So lets see what those methods are.
How to Fix Steam is Slow in Windows 10
There may be numerous reasons behind Steam running slow issue. Some of them are listed below.
- Lack of enough CPU and memory resources causes a computer to overheat.
- Too much cache and cookies
- Outdated Device Drivers
- Outdated Steam app
We have shown all the possible methods to fix Steam is slow issue in the below section. But, before trying the given methods you should boot your system in safe mode. Read our article to boot to safe mode in Windows 10
Metode 1: Begin Steam as administrateur
You must always run Steam as administrator as it will give administrative privileges to Steam to run all games. So, follow the given steps to run Steam as administrator.
1. Klik op die Windows sleutel en tik Stoom in die Soek Bar.
2. Klik nou op Begin as administrateur, soos aangedui.
Method 2: Remove Background Processes
Unnecessary apps running in the background may result in high Memory usage. This can case Steam is slow issue in your system. So, follow these steps to remove background processes.
1. Begin Task Manager, druk die Ctrl + Shift + Esc sleutels op dieselfde tyd.
2. Soek en kies die ongewenste agtergrond prosesse hoë gebruik Memory.
3. Klik dan Einde taak, soos uitgelig getoon.
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Method 3: Change Steam Process Priority
You can also set Steam priority to high from the Task Manager by following the given steps below.
1. Begin Task Manager en gaan na die besonderhede Tab.
2. Rollees af en kies die steam.exe proses.
3. Regsklik op die Stoom process and hover to Stel prioriteit, then select any one of the below opsies.
let wel: You can also set the priority to Low if Steam uses high memory by following the above steps and selecting the Laagte opsie in stap 3.
Method 4: Switch to High Performance Power Plan
If you are using a power-saving plan then, it may cause Steam is slow issue. Follow the given steps to switch to high performance power plan to fix Steam running slow issue.
1. Regsklik op die Batterypikoon op die Taakbalk en kies Kragopsies.
2. Kies nou die High performance option as highlighted in the pic below.
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Method 5: Delete HTTP, HTML Cache & Temporary Files
Follow the given steps below to delete the temporary files and HTML cache file to fix Steam is slow issue.
1. Druk die Windows + R-sleutels saam om die te loods Run dialoog boks.
2. tipe % Temp% en klik op OK.
3. Press Ctrl + A sleutels together to select all the unrequired files and press the Shift + Del keys together to delete them permanently.
let wel: Sommige lêers kan nie uitgevee word nie omdat hulle gebruik word, so jy kan dit oorslaan.
4. Press Windows + E sleutels saam om oop te maak Lêer Explorer
5. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C: Programlêers (x86) Steam
let wel: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.
6. Dubbelklik op die app kas gids.
7. Here, delete the httpcache gids.
8. Then, go to the following pad en verwyder die htmlkas gids.
C:Users<UserName>AppDataLocalSteam
9. Laastens, herbegin u rekenaar and check if the issue persists or not.
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Method 6: Clear Steam Browser Cache & Cookies
Here is how to fix Steam is slow issue by clearing Steam web browser cache and cookies.
1. Klik op die Windows sleutel, tik Stoom, en klik op Begin as administrateur.
2. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the Stoom oortjie en kies Stellings vanaf die keuselys.
3. Gaan dan na die Webblaaier settings from the left pane.
4. Click on both the given knoppies to delete web browser cache and cookies respectively.
- Vee die blaaier van die webblaaier uit
- Delete Web Browser Cookies
5. Kliek op OK in the confirmation prompt of both options.
6. Laastens, herbegin Steam to check if Steam running slow issue is fixed or not.
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Metode 7: Vee aflaaikas uit
There may be download cache of the games in Steam which can result in Steam is slow issue. So, here are the steps to clear download cache.
1. Begin die Stoom app as administrator.
2. Gaan nou na die Stoom oortjie en kies Stellings vanaf die aftreklys. Verwys na die prent hieronder.
3. Kies die downloads instellings aan die linkerkant.
4. Scroll af na onder en klik op die MAAK LAAI Cache skoon knoppie.
5. Kliek op OK in die Vee aflaaikas uit bevestiging vinnige.
6. Ten slotte, klik op OK om veranderinge te stoor.
Method 8: Run Steam in Compatibility Mode
You can also try running Steam in compatibility mode on different Windows versions to solve Steam is slow problem.
1. Regsklik op die Steam executable file en kies die Eiendomme opsie.
2. Gaan na die verenigbaarheid blad in Steam Properties window and check the Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for opsie.
3. Kies die Windows weergawe uit die aftreklys.
4. Kliek op Pas toe> OK to save changes and run Steam as administrator.
5. Check if the issue is fixed, else try running Steam in different Windows versions by repeating the above steps.
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Metode 9: Verifieer integriteit van speletjielêers
If you experience Steam running slow problem while playing a particular game then, you should check the integrity of that game file on Steam. Read our easy-to-follow tutorial on How to Verify Integrity of Game Files on Steam.
Method 10: Modify Graphics Driver Settings
Follow these steps to modify graphics driver settings to fix Steam is slow issue.
1. Regskliek op leë ruimte in the Desktop and select NVIDIA-beheerpaneel.
2. Klik op die Bestuur 3D-instellings option in the left pane and go to the Programinstellings Tab.
3. Kies Stoom van die Kies 'n program om aan te pas drop down list.
4. Dan, select the preferred graphics processor for this program. We recommend you select the High-performance NVIDIA processor.
5. Ten slotte, klik op Pas knoppie om veranderinge te stoor.
Metode 11: Verander LAN-instellings
There may be network configuration issues which is resulting in Steam running slow problem. So, here are the steps to Modify LAN configuration settings.
1. Druk die Windows sleutel, tik beheer paneel, en klik op Opening.
2. Stel nou die Kyk na opsie om kategorie en kies die Netwerk en internet link as shown below.
3. Hier, klik op Internet Options soos hieronder getoon.
4. In die Internet Eiendomme venster, skakel oor na die Connections oortjie en kies LAN instellings soos hieronder getoon.
5. Nou, in Local Area Network (LAN) Settings, check the box to Ontdek outomaties instellings in die Outomatiese konfigurasie afdeling.
6. Also, uncheck the checkbox for Gebruik 'n proxy server vir jou LAN.
7. Ten slotte, klik op OK om die veranderinge te stoor en herlaai Steam to observe any performance improvement.
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Metode 12: Dateer toestelbestuurders op
Outdated drivers may also result in Steam running slow problem. So, following are the steps to update the device drivers.
1. Kliek op begin, tik toestelbestuurder, en druk die Tik sleutel in.
2. Dubbelklik Wys adapters om dit uit te brei.
3. Regskliek op video driver (bv Intel (R) UHD Graphics) en kies Dateer bestuurder op soos hieronder uitgebeeld.
4. Klik dan op Soek outomaties na bestuurders soos aangedui.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows Die beste drywers vir jou toestel is reeds geïnstalleer.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get outomaties opgedateer.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and herbegin u rekenaar.
Method 13: Update Steam
Here are the steps to update Steam to fix the bugs and errors causing Steam is slow issue.
1. Begin Stoom en navigeer na die spyskaart bar.
2. Klik nou op Stoom gevolg deur Kyk vir Steam-kliëntopdaterings...
3A. Steam – Self Updater will download updates automatically, if available. Click HERBEGIN STOOM to apply the update.
3B. If you have no updates, Your Steam client is already up-to-date message will be displayed, as follows.
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Method 14: Repair Steam
Follow these steps to repair Steam app to fix Steam is slow problem.
1. Druk die Windows sleutel, tik vensters powershell en klik op Begin as administrateur.
2. Klik Ja in die Gebruikers Toegang vinnige.
3. Tik die volgende opdrag en druk Tik sleutel in.
"C: Program Files (x86) SteambinSteamService.exe" / herstel
let wel: 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. Sodra die repair completed message is displayed, herlaai u rekenaar.
Lees ook: Hoe om Steam-speletjies te verwyder
Metode 15: Installeer Steam weer
If none of the above methods works for you, then reinstalling Steam is the last option to fix Steam is slow problem. Follow the given steps to reinstall Steam.
1. Eerstens, gaan na die Stoom gids en regskliek op stoomapps gids en kies dan die Kopieer opsie.
2. Dan, plak die gids in die ander plek te skep 'n rugsteun van die geïnstalleerde speletjies.
3. Druk nou die Windows sleutel, tik Programme en funksies, en klik op Opening.
4. Kies Stoom en klik op die Verwyder knoppie gemerk getoon.
5. Weereens, klik op Verwyder om te bevestig.
6. In die Steam verwyder venster, klik op Verwyder om Steam te verwyder.
7. Dan, herlaai jou Windows-rekenaar.
8. Laai die nuutste weergawe of Stoom vanaf jou webblaaier, soos aangedui.
9. Nadat u afgelaai het, hardloop die afgelaaide SteamSetup.exe lêer deur daarop te dubbelklik.
10. In die Stoom opstelling towenaar, klik op die volgende knoppie.
11. Kies die Bestemming gids deur die gebruik van die Snuffel… opsie of hou die verstek opsie. Klik dan op installeer, soos hieronder uitgebeeld.
12. Wag vir die installasie om voltooi te wees en klik op Voltooi, soos aangedui.
13. Nadat u Steam geïnstalleer het, skuif die stoomapps rugsteunlêer wat jy voorheen gemaak het na die geïnstalleerde Steam-lêergids.
14. Laastens, herbegin u rekenaar.
Aanbeveel:
Ons hoop dat hierdie inligting nuttig was en dat u dit kon regmaak Steam is slow issue. Please let us know which best method worked best for you. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments area.