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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
참고 : Always ensure you create a System restore point to restore your PC if something goes wrong.
방법 1: 기본 문제 해결 단계
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- 무선 간섭 방지 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.
- PC를 다시 시작하십시오.. 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.
- 동일한 네트워크에 너무 많은 장치를 연결하지 마십시오.
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방법 3: 라우터 다시 시작
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. 분리 your network connection, wait for a while and reconnect it again.
2. 경우 이더넷 케이블 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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방법 5 : 네트워크 문제 해결사 실행
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. 히트 Windows 키와 타입 증기. 그런 다음 여십시오.
2. 이제 클릭하십시오. 증기 화면 왼쪽 상단에 Steam 클라이언트 업데이트를 확인하세요... 아래에 강조표시된 대로.
3. 다운로드할 새 업데이트가 있는 경우 해당 업데이트를 설치하고 확인하십시오. Steam 클라이언트가 최신 상태입니다.
4. 이제 Steam을 다시 시작하십시오 and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
방법 8: 시스템 파일 복구
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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방법 9: 악성코드 검사 실행
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.
방법 10: Windows 업데이트
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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방법 11: 프록시 서버 비활성화
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 모바일 핫스팟.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is an essential network connection protocol that allots and identifies 규칙 와 표준 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.
방법 13: Google DNS 사용
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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방법 14: 일시적으로 바이러스 백신 비활성화(해당되는 경우)
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.
방법 15: Windows Defender 방화벽 설정 수정
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.
옵션 I: Steam 화이트리스트
Windows Defender 방화벽에서 Steam을 허용하려면 Windows 방화벽을 통해 앱 허용 또는 차단 가이드를 따르고 지침에 따라 단계를 구현하세요.
옵션 II: Windows Defender 방화벽 비활성화(권장하지 않음)
Windows Defender 방화벽을 비활성화하는 방법을 모르는 경우 Windows 10 방화벽을 비활성화하는 방법에 대한 가이드가 도움이 될 것입니다.
옵션 III: 방화벽에 새 규칙 만들기
1. 히트 Windows 키 및 유형 고급 보안이 포함된 Windows Defender 방화벽. 그런 다음 엽니다.
2. 이제 왼쪽 창에서 다음을 클릭하세요. 인바운드 규칙 묘사 된대로.
3. 그런 다음 오른쪽 창에서 새로운 규칙… 보여진 바와 같이.
4. 이제 다음을 선택했는지 확인하세요. 프로그램 아래의 옵션 어떤 유형의 규칙을 만들고 싶나요? 메뉴를 클릭하십시오 다음> 보여진 바와 같이.
5. 그런 다음 검색… 에 해당하는 버튼 이 프로그램 경로는 다음과 같습니다. 보여진 바와 같이.
6. 그런 다음 C:프로그램 파일 (x86)스팀 경로를 더블클릭하고 설치 파일. 그런 다음 엽니다 버튼을 클릭합니다.
7. 그런 다음 다음> FBI 증오 범죄 보고서 새 인바운드 규칙 마법사 표시된 대로 창.
8. 이제 옆에 있는 라디오 버튼을 선택합니다. 연결 허용 그리고 클릭 다음> 묘사 된대로.
9. 확인 도메인, 비공개, 공개 상자를 선택하고 다음을 클릭합니다. 다음> 보여진 바와 같이.
10. 마지막으로 새 규칙에 이름을 추가하고 마감재 .
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
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방법 16: 네트워크 드라이버 업데이트
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, 재부팅 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. 프레스 Windows + E 키 함께 열기 위해 파일 탐색기.
2. 이제 관측 탭을 확인하고 숨겨진 항목 상자에 표시 / 숨기기 안내
3. Now, goto the following 통로 into the navigation path of 파일 탐색기.
C : WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. 이제 해당 항목을 선택하고 마우스 오른쪽 버튼으로 클릭하세요. 호스트 파일을 선택하고 열기 표시된 대로 옵션을 선택하세요.
5. 이제 메모장 목록에서 옵션을 클릭하고 OK 묘사 된대로.
6. 자, 호스트 file will be opened in 메모장 다음과 같다.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S 열쇠.
9. 출구 메모장 and check if you have fixed error code 118.
방법 20: 최근에 설치된 프로그램 제거
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. 길게 누르기 Windows + I 키 함께 열기 위해 Windows 설정.
2. 이제 클릭하십시오. 앱.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. 마지막으로 제거.
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방법 21 : Steam 재설치
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. 히트 Windows 키입력 제어 패널 그리고 클릭 엽니다.
2. 이제 클릭하십시오. 프로그램 제거 아래 프로그램 표시된 대로 메뉴.
3. 그만큼 프로그램 및 기능 utility will be opened up and now search for 증기.
4. 이제 클릭하십시오. 증기 선택 제거 option as depicted in the below picture.
5. 클릭 제거 Steam 제거 창에서 버튼을 눌러 PC에서 Steam 앱을 제거하세요.
6. 삭제 증기 위치 경로의 폴더 로컬 디스크(C:) > 프로그램 파일(x86) ~을 누르면 . 키.
아래 설명된 단계는 PC에 Steam 앱을 처음부터 다시 설치하는 데 도움이 됩니다.
7. 열기 Steam 앱의 공식 웹사이트 기본 웹 브라우저에서 스팀 설치 홈페이지 오른쪽 상단에 있는 버튼을 클릭하세요.
8. 클릭 스팀 설치 다음 페이지의 버튼을 클릭하여 PC에 Steam 앱을 다운로드하세요.
9. 다운로드한 파일을 클릭하세요. SteamSetup.exe PC에서 Steam 앱을 실행하려면 페이지 왼쪽 하단에 있는 파일을 클릭하세요.
10. 클릭 다음 보기 Steam 설정 창의 버튼을 클릭하여 PC에서 Steam 앱 설정을 시작하세요.
11. 다음 창에서 원하는 언어를 선택하고 다음 보기 마법사에서 버튼을 클릭합니다.
12. 다음을 클릭하여 Steam 앱의 대상 폴더를 선택합니다. 검색… 버튼을 클릭하고 설치 버튼을 누르면 앱 설치가 완료됩니다.
13. 클릭 마감재 온 버튼 Steam 설정 완료하기 스팀 설정을 완료하는 창입니다.
14. 새 계정을 만들거나 로그인하세요 로그인 자격 증명을 사용하여 기존 계정에 증기 응용 프로그램.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
방법 22: 네트워크 설정 재설정
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
또한 읽기 : Windows 10에서 Steam이 열리지 않는 문제를 해결하는 방법
방법 23 : 시스템 복원 수행
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.
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