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- Outdated Device Drivers
- Outdated Steam app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
Metòd 1: Kouri vapè kòm Administratè
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. Frape a Windows kle ak kalite Machin vapè nan Search Bar.
2. Koulye a, klike sou Kouri kòm administratè, jan yo montre sa.
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. Lanse Objektif Travay la Manadjè, peze la Ctrl + Shift + Esc kle an menm tan an.
2. Jwenn epi chwazi a vle background pwosesis lè l sèvi avèk segondè Memwa.
3. Lè sa a, klike sou Travay fen, jan yo montre make.
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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. Lanse Objektif Travay la Manadjè epi ale nan Detay tab.
2. Scroll down epi chwazi a steam.exe pwosesis.
3. Dwa-klike sou la Machin vapè process and hover to Mete priyorite, then select any one of the below opsyon.
Remak: You can also set the priority to Low if Steam uses high memory by following the above steps and selecting the ba opsyon nan etap 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. Dwa-klike sou la Icon batri sou Objektif epi chwazi Opsyon pouvwa.
2. Koulye a, chwazi a Segondè pèfòmans 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. Peze la Windows + R kle ansanm pou lanse kouri bwat dyalòg.
2. Kalite % tan% , epi klike sou OK.
3. Peze Ctrl + A kle together to select all the unrequired files and press the Shift + Del keys together to delete them permanently.
Remak: Gen kèk dosye ki pa ka efase paske yo te itilize yo, kidonk, ou ka sote sa yo.
4. Peze Windows + E kle ansanm pou ouvri file Explorer
5. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C: Fichye Pwogram (x86)Steam
Remak: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.
6. Double-klike sou la kachèt aplikasyon an folder.
7. Here, delete the httpcache folder.
8. Then, go to the following chemen ak efase htmlcache folder.
C:Users<UserName>AppDataLocalSteam
9. Finalman, rekòmanse PC ou 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. Frape a Windows klekalite Machin vapè, epi klike sou Kouri kòm administratè.
2. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the Machin vapè tab epi chwazi Anviwònman soti nan bwat la gout-desann.
3. Lè sa a, ale nan la Navigatè entènèt settings from the left pane.
4. Click on both the given bouton to delete web browser cache and cookies respectively.
- Efase Cache navigatè entènèt
- Delete Web Browser Cookies
5. Klike sou OK in the confirmation prompt of both options.
6. Finalman, rekòmanse vapè to check if Steam running slow issue is fixed or not.
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Metòd 7: Klè Telechaje Cache
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. Lanse a Machin vapè app as administrator.
2. Koulye a, ale nan la Machin vapè tab epi chwazi Anviwònman soti nan meni an drop-down. Gade foto ki anba a.
3. Chwazi nan downloads anviwònman sou fenèt gòch la.
4. Scroll desann nan pati anba a epi klike sou la KLE TELECHARGE CACHE bouton.
5. Klike sou OK nan Klè Telechaje Cache èd memwa konfimasyon.
6. Finalman, klike sou OK pou konsève pou chanjman yo.
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. Dwa-klike sou la Steam executable file epi chwazi a Pwopriyete opsyon.
2. Ale nan la Konpatibilite tab nan Steam Properties window and check the Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for opsyon.
3. Chwazi nan Vèsyon Windows nan meni deroulan.
4. Klike sou Aplike> 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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Metòd 9: Verifye Entegrite nan dosye jwèt yo
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. Dwa-klike sou espas vid in the Desktop and select NVIDIA Kontwòl Panel.
2. Klike sou la Jere anviwònman 3D option in the left pane and go to the Anviwònman Pwogram tab.
3. Chwazi Machin vapè ki soti nan Chwazi yon pwogram pou personnaliser lis deroulan.
4. Lè sa a, select the preferred graphics processor for this program. We recommend you select the High-performance NVIDIA processor.
5. Finalman, klike sou Aplike bouton pou konsève pou chanjman.
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. Peze la Windows klekalite panno kontwòl, epi klike sou louvri.
2. Koulye a, mete a Gade pa opsyon pou kategori epi chwazi a Rezo ak entènèt link as shown below.
3. Isit la, klike sou Opsyon entènèt jan yo montre anba a.
4. Nan Pwopriyete entènèt fenèt, chanje a la Koneksyon tab epi chwazi LAN anviwònman jan yo montre anba a.
5. Now, in Anviwònman Rezo Lokal (LAN)., check the box to Detekte otomatikman anviwònman yo nan Otomatik konfigirasyon seksyon.
6. Also, uncheck the checkbox for Sèvi ak yon sèvè prokurasyon pou LAN ou.
7. Finalman, klike sou OK pou sove chanjman yo ak relanse vapè to observe any performance improvement.
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Metòd 12: Mete ajou chofè aparèy yo
Outdated drivers may also result in Steam running slow problem. So, following are the steps to update the device drivers.
1. Klike sou Kòmansekalite manadjè aparèy, ak frape la Antre kle.
2. Double-klike sou Montre cartes yo elaji li.
3. Dwa-klike sou video driver (eg Intel (R) UHD Graphics) epi chwazi Mete ajou chofè jan sa montre anba a.
4. Apre sa, klike sou Rechèch otomatikman pou chofè yo jan yo montre sa.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows Pi bon chofè yo pou aparèy ou an deja enstale.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get mete ajou otomatikman.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and rekòmanse PC ou.
Method 13: Update Steam
Here are the steps to update Steam to fix the bugs and errors causing Steam is slow issue.
1. Lanse Machin vapè ak navige nan la meni ba.
2. Koulye a, klike sou Machin vapè ki te swiv pa Check for Steam Client Updates…
3A. 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. Peze la Windows klekalite fenèt poechèl , epi klike sou Kouri kòm administratè.
2. Klike sou Wi nan Itilizatè Kont kontwòl rapid.
3. Tape sa ki annapre yo lòd ak frape Antre kle.
"C: Fichye Pwogram (x86) SteambinSteamService.exe" / reparasyon
Remak: 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. Yon fwa a repair completed message is displayed, rekòmanse PC ou.
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Metòd 15: Réinstaller machin vapè
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. Premyerman, ale nan la Machin vapè katab ak dwa-klike sou steamapps katab, Lè sa a, chwazi a Kopi opsyon.
2. Lè sa a, kole katab la nan lòt kote pou kreye yon backup nan jwèt yo enstale.
3. Koulye a, frape nan Windows klekalite Apps ak karakteristik, epi klike sou louvri.
4. Chwazi Machin vapè epi klike sou la Enstriksyon bouton yo montre make.
5. Ankò, klike sou Enstriksyon pou konfime.
6. Nan Dezenstalasyon machin vapè fenèt, klike sou Enstriksyon pou retire vapè.
7. Lè sa a, rekòmanse PC Windows ou a.
8. telechaje dènye vèsyon of Machin vapè soti nan navigatè entènèt ou a, jan yo montre.
9. Apre telechaje, kouri telechaje a SteamSetup.exe dosye pa doub-klike sou li.
10. Nan Enstalasyon vapè sòsye, klike sou la Next bouton.
11. Chwazi a Katab destinasyon lè l sèvi avèk la Browse ... opsyon oswa kenbe la opsyon default. Lè sa a, klike sou Enstale, jan yo montre anba a.
12. Rete tann pou enstalasyon an fini epi klike sou Fini, jan yo montre sa.
13. Apre enstale vapè, deplase la steamapps katab backup ou te deja fè nan katab la vapè enstale.
14. Finalman, rekòmanse PC ou.
Rekòmande:
Nou espere enfòmasyon sa yo te itil e ke ou te kapab ranje 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.