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 error. So, continue reading!
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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
नोट: Always ensure you create a System restore point to restore your PC if something goes wrong.
विधि 1: बुनियादी समस्या निवारण चरण
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- वायरलेस हस्तक्षेप से बचें 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.
- अपने पीसी को पुनरारंभ करें. 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.
- एक ही नेटवर्क से जुड़े बहुत सारे उपकरणों से बचें।
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विधि 3: राउटर को पुनरारंभ करें
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. डिस्कनेक्ट your network connection, wait for a while and reconnect it again.
2। अगर ईथरनेट केबल is plugged in, remove it from your PC. Then, reconnect it or connect it to a Wi-Fi network. This will ensure there is no flickering between the wired and wireless connections.
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विधि 5: नेटवर्क समस्या निवारक चलाएँ
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.
Method 6: Exit All Background Processes
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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Method 7: Update Steam Client
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. मारो Windows कुंजी और प्रकार भाप। फिर, पर क्लिक करें खोलें.
2. अब, पर क्लिक करें भाप स्क्रीन के ऊपरी बाएँ कोने में इसके बाद स्टीम क्लाइंट अपडेट की जाँच करें… जैसा कि नीचे प्रकाश डाला गया है।
3. यदि आपके पास डाउनलोड करने के लिए कोई नया अपडेट है, तो उन्हें इंस्टॉल करें और सुनिश्चित करें आपका स्टीम क्लाइंट अद्यतित है.
4. अब स्टीम को पुनः लॉन्च करें and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
विधि 8: सिस्टम फ़ाइलों की मरम्मत करें
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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विधि 9: मैलवेयर स्कैन चलाएँ
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.
Also, if you want to remove malware in your computer, check our guide How to Remove Malware from your PC in Windows 10.
विधि 10: विंडोज अपडेट करें
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
After updating your Windows Operating System, check whether you can connect to your network.
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विधि 11: प्रॉक्सी सर्वर अक्षम करें
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 मोबाइल हॉटस्पॉट।
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is an essential network connection protocol that allots and identifies नियम और मानक procedures over the internet. TCP/IP protocols are responsible for transferring data packets from the sender and the receiver. If there is a conflict in the process, resetting the protocol along with the IP address will help you fix the discussed issue. Follow our guide on How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to reset TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
विधि 13: Google DNS का उपयोग करें
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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विधि 14: एंटीवायरस को अस्थायी रूप से अक्षम करें (यदि लागू हो)
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.
विधि 15: विंडोज डिफेंडर फ़ायरवॉल सेटिंग को संशोधित करें
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.
विकल्प I: व्हाइटलिस्ट स्टीम
अपने विंडोज डिफेंडर फ़ायरवॉल में स्टीम की अनुमति देने के लिए, हमारे गाइड का पालन करें विंडोज फ़ायरवॉल के माध्यम से ऐप्स को अनुमति दें या ब्लॉक करें और निर्देशानुसार चरणों को लागू करें।
Option II: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)
यदि आप नहीं जानते कि विंडोज डिफेंडर फ़ायरवॉल को कैसे अक्षम करें, तो विंडोज 10 फ़ायरवॉल को कैसे अक्षम करें पर हमारी मार्गदर्शिका आपको ऐसा करने में मदद करेगी।
विकल्प III: फ़ायरवॉल में नया नियम बनाएं
1. मारो विंडोज कुंजी और प्रकार उन्नत सुरक्षा के साथ विंडोज डिफेंडर फ़ायरवॉल। फिर, पर क्लिक करें प्रारंभिक.
2. अब, बाएँ फलक में, पर क्लिक करें आभ्यंतरिक नियम वर्णित जैसे।
3. फिर, दाएँ फलक में, पर क्लिक करें नए नियम… के रूप में दिखाया।
4. अब, सुनिश्चित करें कि आपने चयन किया है कार्यक्रम विकल्प के तहत आप किस प्रकार का नियम बनाना चाहेंगे? मेनू पर क्लिक करें और अगला> के रूप में दिखाया।
5. फिर, पर क्लिक करें ब्राउज़ करें ... के अनुरूप बटन यह प्रोग्राम पथ: के रूप में दिखाया।
6. फिर, पर नेविगेट करें सी:प्रोग्राम फ़ाइलें (x86)स्टीम पथ और पर डबल-क्लिक करें व्यवस्था फ़ाइल। फिर, पर क्लिक करें प्रारंभिक बटन.
7. फिर, पर क्लिक करें अगला> में नया इनबाउंड नियम विज़ार्ड विंडो जैसा दिखाया गया है।
8. अब, आगे दिए गए रेडियो बटन को चुनें कनेक्शन की अनुमति दें और पर क्लिक करें अगला> वर्णित जैसे।
9। सुनिश्चित करो डोमेन, निजी, सार्वजनिक बॉक्स चयनित हैं और क्लिक करें अगला> के रूप में दिखाया।
10. अंत में, अपने नए नियम में एक नाम जोड़ें और क्लिक करें अंत.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
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विधि 16: नेटवर्क ड्राइवर अद्यतन करें
Always ensure if you are using updated network drivers and if there are any updates pending in action, you are advised to download and install the same. Follow our guide on How to Update Network Adapter Drivers on Windows 10 to do so. Once you have updated your network driver, रिबूट your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Method 17: Reinstall Network Driver
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.
After reinstalling network drivers, check if you can connect to the network without any problems.
Method 18: Roll Back Network Drivers
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.
After your Windows 10 computer has installed the previous version of drivers, check if can connect to the network without any interruptions.
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Method 19: Tweak Hosts File
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। दबाएँ विंडोज + ई कीज एक साथ खोलने के लिए फाइल एक्सप्लोरर.
2. अब, स्विच करें देखें टैब और जाँच करें छुपे हुए आइटम इन बॉक्स दिखाएं / छुपाएं अनुभाग।
3. Now, goto the following पथ into the navigation path of फाइल एक्सप्लोरर.
सी: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Now, select and right-click on the मेजबान file and select the इसमें खोलें विकल्प जैसा दिखाया गया है।
5. अब, चुनें नोटपैड option from the list and click on OK वर्णित जैसे।
6। अब मेजबान file will be opened in नोटपैड निम्नलिखित नुसार।
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S चाबियाँ एक साथ
9. बाहर निकलें नोटपैड and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Method 20: Uninstall Recently Installed 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. दबाकर रखें विंडोज + आई कीज एक साथ खोलने के लिए Windows सेटिंग.
2. अब, पर क्लिक करें ऐप्स .
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. अंत में, पर क्लिक करें स्थापना रद्द करें.
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विधि 21: स्टीम को पुनः स्थापित करें
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. मारो विंडोज कुंजीटाइप नियंत्रण कक्ष और पर क्लिक करें प्रारंभिक.
2. अब, पर क्लिक करें एक प्रोग्राम की स्थापना रद्द करें नीचे प्रोग्राम्स मेनू जैसा दिखाया गया है।
3. कार्यक्रम और विशेषताएं utility will be opened up and now search for भाप.
4. अब, पर क्लिक करें भाप का चयन करें और स्थापना रद्द करें विकल्प जैसा कि नीचे चित्र में दर्शाया गया है।
5। पर क्लिक करें स्थापना रद्द करें button on the Steam Uninstall window to uninstall the Steam app on your PC.
6. हटाएँ भाप folder in the location path Local Disk (C:) > Program Files (x86) दबाकर मिटाना कुंजी।
The steps explained below will help you reinstall the Steam app on your PC from scratch.
7। खुली official website of the Steam app on your default web browser and click on the स्टीम स्थापित करें button on the top-right corner of the home page.
8। पर क्लिक करें भाप स्थापित करें button on the next page to download the Steam app on your PC.
9. Click on the downloaded स्टीमसेटअप.exe file in the bottom-left corner of the page to launch the Steam app on your PC.
10। पर क्लिक करें अगला button on the Steam Setup window to initiate the setup of your Steam app on your PC.
11. Select the language of your choice in the next window and click on the अगला विज़ार्ड में बटन.
12. Select the destination folder of the Steam app by clicking on the ब्राउज़ करें ... button and clicking on the स्थापित करें button to complete the installation of the app.
13। पर क्लिक करें अंत पर बटन Completing Steam Setup window to complete the steam setup.
14. Create a new account or log in to your existing account using the login credentials on the भाप एप्लिकेशन को।
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
विधि 22: नेटवर्क सेटिंग्स रीसेट करें
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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विधि 23: सिस्टम रिस्टोर करें
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.
अनुशंसित:
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