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- Outdated Device Drivers
- Outdated Steam app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
Hanyar 1: Gudun Steam a matsayin Mai Gudanarwa
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. Buga Maɓallin Windows da kuma buga Sauna a cikin search bar.
2. Yanzu, danna kan Gudura a matsayin mai gudanarwa, kamar yadda aka nuna.
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. Kaddamarwa Task Manager, latsa Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys a lokaci guda.
2. Gano wuri kuma zaɓi maras so baya matakai amfani da high Memory.
3. Sa'an nan, danna Ƙare aiki, kamar yadda aka nuna alama.
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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. Kaddamarwa Task Manager kuma je wurin details tab.
2. Gungura ƙasa kuma zaɓi steam.exe tsari.
3. Danna dama-dama akan Sauna process and hover to Saita fifiko, then select any one of the below zažužžukan.
lura: You can also set the priority to Low if Steam uses high memory by following the above steps and selecting the low zaɓi a cikin mataki na 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. Danna dama-dama akan Gunkin baturi a kan Taskbar kuma zaži Zaɓuɓɓuka Power.
2. Yanzu, zaɓi da high yi 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. Latsa Windows + R makullin tare domin kaddamar da Run akwatin maganganu.
2. type % temp% da kuma danna kan OK.
3. Latsa Ctrl + A makullin together to select all the unrequired files and press the Shift + Del keys together to delete them permanently.
lura: Wasu fayiloli ba za a iya share su ba saboda ana amfani da su, don haka za ku iya tsallake waɗannan.
4. Latsa Windows + E keys tare a bude Mai sarrafa fayil
5. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C: Fayilolin Shirin (x86)Steam
lura: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.
6. Danna sau biyu a kan kayan aiki fayil.
7. Here, delete the httpcache fayil.
8. Then, go to the following hanya da kuma share html cache fayil.
C:Users<UserName>AppDataLocalSteam
9. Daga karshe, sake farawa da PC naka 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. Buga Maɓallin Windows, rubuta Sauna, kuma danna kan Gudura a matsayin mai gudanarwa.
2. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the Sauna tab kuma zaɓi Saituna daga akwatin saukarwa.
3. Sa'an nan, je zuwa ga Binciken Yanar Gizo settings from the left pane.
4. Click on both the given Buttons to delete web browser cache and cookies respectively.
- Share Cache na Yanar gizo
- Delete Web Browser Cookies
5. Danna kan OK in the confirmation prompt of both options.
6. Daga karshe, sake kunna Steam to check if Steam running slow issue is fixed or not.
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Hanyar 7: Share Cache Zazzagewa
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. Kaddamar da Sauna app as administrator.
2. Yanzu, je zuwa ga Sauna tab kuma zaɓi Saituna daga menu mai saukewa. Koma zuwa hoton da ke ƙasa.
3. Zaži downloads saituna akan sashin hagu.
4. Gungura ƙasa zuwa ƙasa kuma danna kan SHAFE cache button.
5. Danna kan OK a cikin Share Cache Zazzagewa tabbatarwa da sauri.
6. A ƙarshe, danna kan OK domin adana canje-canje.
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. Danna dama-dama da Steam executable file kuma zaɓi da Properties zaɓi.
2. Je zuwa karfinsu tab a Steam Properties window and check the Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for zaɓi.
3. Zaži Sigar Windows daga jerin zaɓuka.
4. Danna kan Aiwatar> Yayi 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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Hanyar 9: Tabbatar da Mutuncin Fayilolin Wasanni
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. Danna dama-dama babu komai a ciki in the Desktop and select Kwamitin Kula da NVIDIA.
2. Danna kan Sarrafa saitunan 3D option in the left pane and go to the Saitunan Shirin tab.
3. zabi Sauna daga Zaɓi shirin don keɓancewa jerin zaɓuka.
4. Sannan, select the preferred graphics processor for this program. We recommend you select the High-performance NVIDIA processor.
5. A ƙarshe, danna kan Aiwatar maballin don adana canje-canje.
Method 11: Modify LAN Settings
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. Latsa Maɓallin Windows, rubuta sarrafa panel, kuma danna kan Bude.
2. Now, set the Duba ta zaɓi zuwa category kuma zaɓi da Network da Intanit link as shown below.
3. A nan, danna kan internet Zabuka kamar yadda aka nuna a kasa.
4. A cikin Kayan Yanar gizo taga, canzawa zuwa Connections tab kuma zaɓi Saitunan LAN kamar yadda aka nuna a kasa.
5. Now, in Local Area Network (LAN) Settings, check the box to Gano saitunan atomatik a cikin Tsari ta atomatik sashe.
6. Also, uncheck the checkbox for Yi amfani da uwar garken wakili na LAN.
7. A ƙarshe, danna kan OK don ajiye canje-canje kuma sake kunna Steam to observe any performance improvement.
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Hanyar 12: Sabunta Direbobin Na'ura
Outdated drivers may also result in Steam running slow problem. So, following are the steps to update the device drivers.
1. Danna kan Fara, rubuta Manajan na'ura, kuma buga da Shigar da maballin.
2. Danna sau biyu Nuni masu nuni domin fadada shi.
3. Danna dama-dama video driver (misali Intel (R) UHD Graphics) kuma zabi Ɗaukaka direba kamar yadda aka kwatanta a kasa.
4. Na gaba, danna kan Bincika ta atomatik ga direbobi kamar yadda aka nuna.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows An riga an shigar da mafi kyawun direbobi don na'urar ku.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get sabunta ta atomatik.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and sake farawa da PC naka.
Hanyar 13: Sabunta Steam
Here are the steps to update Steam to fix the bugs and errors causing Steam is slow issue.
1. Kaddamarwa Sauna kuma kewaya zuwa ga menu mashaya
2. Yanzu, danna kan Sauna bi da Duba Sabunta Abokin Ciniki na Steam…
3 A. Steam – Self Updater will download updates automatically, if available. Click RESTART STEAM 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. Latsa Maɓallin Windows, rubuta windows ƙarfin wuta da kuma danna kan Gudura a matsayin mai gudanarwa.
2. Danna A a cikin Ikon Asusun mai amfani da sauri.
3. Rubuta wadannan umurnin kuma buga Shigar da maballin.
"C: Fayilolin Shirin (x86)SteambinSteamService.exe" / gyara
lura: 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. Da zarar repair completed message is displayed, sake kunnawa kwamfutarka.
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Hanyar 15: Sake shigar da Steam
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. Da farko, je zuwa ga Sauna babban fayil kuma danna-dama akan steamapps babban fayil, sannan ka zaɓa Copy zaɓi.
2. Sannan, manna babban fayil ɗin a wani wuri zuwa ƙirƙiri wariyar ajiya na shigar da wasannin.
3. Yanzu buga da Maɓallin Windows, rubuta Ayyuka da fasali, kuma danna kan Bude.
4. Zaɓi Sauna kuma danna kan Uninstall maballin da aka nuna alama.
5. Sake, danna kan Uninstall tabbatar.
6. A cikin Uninstall Steam taga, danna kan Uninstall don cire Steam.
7. Sannan, sake kunnawa Windows PC ku.
8. Download da latest version of Sauna daga gidan yanar gizon ku, kamar yadda aka nuna.
9. Bayan zazzagewa, gudanar da zazzagewar Karafarinas.in fayil ta dannawa sau biyu.
10. A cikin Saita Steam wizard, danna kan Next button.
11. Zaɓi Babban fayil ɗin zuwa ta amfani da Yi bincike… zabi ko kiyaye zaɓi na tsoho. Sa'an nan, danna kan shigar, kamar yadda aka kwatanta a kasa.
12. Jira shigarwa don kammala kuma danna kan Gama, kamar yadda aka nuna.
13. Bayan shigar da Steam, matsar da steamapps babban fayil ɗin da kuka yi a baya zuwa babban fayil ɗin Steam da aka shigar.
14. Daga karshe, sake farawa da PC naka.
shawarar:
Muna fatan wannan bayanin ya taimaka kuma kun sami damar gyarawa 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.