Steam is one of the most popular platforms for downloading and playing games. There is a feature on Steam where users are allowed to trade in-game items and also trade extra copies of a game through Steam Gifts. Steam trade works best most of the time but some users encounter an error with trading on steam called steam error 26. There are various other errors related to trading in-game items but we will focus on Steam Error 26 in this article. If you are wondering how to perform a trade error 26 fix, then read on to learn the methods to fix it.
How to Fix Steam Error 26 on Windows 10
Before we get onto how to troubleshoot the error, let’s see what are the causes for this
- Steam Guard is disabled
- Steam Client trading is corrupt
- Steam client Friend backpack is full
- Steam client app is corrupt
Method 1: Restart Steam Client
People experiencing steam trade error can try restarting the Steam client, follow the steps below to do it.
1. Klepněte pravým tlačítkem na ikonu Pára client in the bottom right side of the taskbar and click on Výstup.
2. Současně stiskněte Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys to launch Task Manager, and make sure the Steam client is not running in the task manager.
3. If it is still running, click on the Pára client and click on Ukončete úkol.
Method 2: Trade with your Friend Again
If the user you are performing the trade with does not have enough space on their backpack, then you may face Steam error 26. Make sure their backpack is not full and can receive the trade items.
If there is a temporary error in trading items then Steam Error 26 can occur. You can re-try trading again to see if it fixes the problem. Check the trade history page, if there is no log of trading on the trade history page then you can try again by accessing the incoming offers section and selecting the trade offer you have received. Follow the steps below to go to the Trade history page.
1. zmáčkni Klávesa Windows, typ Pára a klepněte na tlačítko Otevřená.
2. Klikněte na Profilový obrázek a klepněte na tlačítko Zobrazit můj profil.
3. Nyní klikněte na Inventář on the right-hand side of the Steam client.
4. Klikněte na šipka dolů v blízkosti Obchodní nabídky a potom klikněte na tlačítko View trade history to view if your trading has been completed.
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Method 3: Re-login Steam Client
Sometimes a corrupt login credential can cause an error with trading items. This can be solved by logging out of the Steam client and logging in again.
1. Otevři Pára aplikace.
2. Nyní klikněte na Profile username present on the top-right side of the client and click on Odhlaste se z účtu.
3. Zavři Pára zákazník and re-open it, using the login credentials.
Method 4: Enable Steam Guard
For Steam trade to work well, enabling Steam is required and is a pre-requisite. See if Steam Guard is enabled on your Steam client, if it is not enabled then you need to enable it, it is recommended to try trading after 15 days when the Steam Guard is turned on manually.
1. Spusťte Pára app.
Poznámka: Make sure you are logged in with your Steam credentials.
2. Klikněte na Pára present on the top-left side of the screen, and click on the Nastavení volba.
3. Nyní přejděte na Účet sekci a klikněte na MANAGE STEAM GUARD ACCOUNT SECURITY .
4. Klikněte na Get Steam Guard codes by email (will require you to re-login).
5. Re-login to your corresponding steam account on the Steam client. You may be asked for a Steam Guard code when you log in again.
6. After this process, you will receive a Steam code na vaše E-mail.
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Method 5: Unfriend and Re-add your Friend with whom you trade
There may be conflicts with your Friend trading items. So, you can try unfriending them and friending them again to see if it fixes the issue.
1. Spusťte Pára aplikace.
2. Poté klikněte na svůj Uživatelské jméno a klikněte na Přátelé.
Step I: To Unfriend
1. In the friend menu, all your current friends will be mentioned, click on a Přítel.
2. Nyní klikněte na more (Three dots) a klepněte na tlačítko Unfriend.
Step II: To Re-add Friend
1. To add your friend again, Click on your Uživatelské jméno a klikněte na Přátelé.
2. Now, in the friends’ tab, click on Přidat přítele.
3. Now, try searching for your friend’s username in Or try searching for your friend a klikněte na Tlačítko Hledat.
4. Locate your friend and click on Přidat jako přítele.
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Method 6: Reinstall Steam Client
Problems with the Steam client can cause steam error 26 and in turn, can cause steam trade error. This can be fixed by re-installing the Steam client.
1. Otevři Steam app a klepněte na tlačítko Pára at the top left corner. Here, select the Nastavení možnost v nabídce.
2. V Ke stažení klikněte na SLOŽKY PARNÍ KNIHOVNY to open the storage manager.
3. Vyber místní disk on which the games are installed. Here, we have chosen Local drive (d).
Poznámka: The default installation location for Steam games is Local drive (c).
4. Klikněte na tři tečky a zvolte Procházet složku k otevření steamapps složka.
5. Klikněte na SteamLibrary as shown below to go back.
Poznámka: If you couldn’t find SteamLibrary in the address bar, go to the previous folder and look for the SteamLibrary folder.
6. Zkopírujte steamapps složku stisknutím klávesy Ctrl + C dohromady.
7. Vložte steamapps folder to another location for backup by pressing klávesy Ctrl + V zároveň.
8. zmáčkni Klávesa Windows, typ řídicí panel, pak klikněte na Otevřená.
9. Soubor Zobrazit podle > Kategorie, potom klikněte na tlačítko odinstalujte program možnost pod Programy sekce.
10. Vyhledejte Pára a klikněte na něj pravým tlačítkem.
11. Nakonec klikněte Odinstalovat.
12. Klikněte na Ano ve výzvě UAC.
13. Klikněte na Odinstalovat potvrďte odinstalaci.
14. Klikněte na zavřít once the application is entirely uninstalled from the system.
15. Klikněte na Home, typ % localappdata% a stiskněte Enter.
16. Nyní klikněte pravým tlačítkem na Pára vyberte složku Vymazat.
17. Again, press the Klávesa Windows, typ % AppData% a klepněte na tlačítko Otevřená.
18. Vymažte Pára folder as done previously.
19. Potom restartujte počítač.
20. Navštivte Steam official site a klepněte na tlačítko NAINSTALUJTE STEAM to get the Steam installation executable.
21. Klikněte na installed executable file to install the application and fix Steam error 26.
22. Klikněte na Ano ve výzvě.
23. In the installation wizard, click on Následující>.
24. Vybrat požadovaný jazyk a klepněte na tlačítko Následující>.
25. Poté klikněte na instalovat.
Poznámka: If you do not want the app installed on the default folder mentioned, choose the desired destination folder by clicking on the Procházet volba.
26. Wait for the Steam client to be installed and click on úprava.
27. Once the installation is complete, log in with your Steam credentials.
28. Vložte steamapps folder to the default location cesta.
C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamLibrary
Poznámka: The location might change depending on where you download the games.
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Method 7: Use Steam Web Version
Sometimes, due to problems on the Steam client itself, steam error 26 occurs. This can be solved by accessing Steam on a suitable Web Browser. Users have reported success with the Web version of Steam. Visit the Pára website and Sign In to your account to use the web version.
Method 8: Try Steam Support
If none of the solutions were working for you, then you can try contacting Steam support. Steam support can help if you are dealing with an issue that is hard to resolve.
1. Otevři Pára app.
2. Klikněte na Pomoc menu present in the top-left corner and click on the Podpora Steam volba.
3. Now scroll down the Steam client and click on Trading, Gifting, Market, and Steam Points.
4. Klikněte na obchodování na další stránce.
5. Klikněte na I’m unable to trade volba.
6. Nakonec klikněte na Contact Steam support.
7. Provide the problem details in the box and click on odeslat to send a report.
Často kladené otázky (FAQ)
Q1. Why I cannot accept trade offers from Steam?
Ans. There are various reasons why you cannot accept trade offers. The most common cause is the Steam Guard is disabled, inventory is full or canceled an accepted trade, Etc.
Q2. How to fix an Error accepting trade?
Ans. You can fix the error in steam by re-logging in the client, also follow our solutions above to fix the problem.
Q3. Why do I need to wait 7 days to trade on Steam?
Ans. In any case, if a trade was canceled or a trade caused you errors, Steam automatically activates the cooldown process which prevents hijackers from intercepting the trade. So, this 7 days cooldown cannot be stopped.
Q4. Why do I need to pay money to access Steam features?
Ans. A minimum amount of 5$ is needed to be spent from a Steam account to enable some community features. This will prevent malicious spam, phishing, and scam to be reproduced.
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