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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
Fanamarihana: Always ensure you create a System restore point to restore your PC if something goes wrong.
Fomba 1: Dingana famahana olana fototra
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Avoid wireless interference 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.
- Atsaharo ny PC-nao. 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 Tapaka haingana to view your network speed.
- Fadio ny fitaovana maro be mifandray amin'ny tambazotra iray ihany.
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Fomba 3: Avereno indray ny router
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. elektrônika your network connection, wait for a while and reconnect it again.
2. Raha ny Ethernet tariby 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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Fomba 5: Mihazakazaha troubleshooter amin'ny tambajotra
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. Tsindrio ny Windows fanalahidy sy karazana Steam. Avy eo, kitiho eo Open.
2. Ankehitriny, tsindrio Steam eo amin'ny zoro ambony havia amin'ny efijery arahin'ny Jereo ny fanavaozana mpanjifa Steam… asongadina etsy ambany.
3. Raha manana fanavaozam-baovao vaovao ho alaina ianao dia apetraho ary alaivo antoka ny mpanjifa Steam anao dia vaovao.
4. Ankehitriny, avereno indray ny Steam and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Fomba 8: Repair System Files
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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Fomba 9: Manaova Malware Scan
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.
Fomba 10: Fanavaozana ny Windows
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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Fomba 11: Atsaharo ny mpizara proxy
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 hotspot finday.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is an essential network connection protocol that allots and identifies fitsipika ary Malagasy 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.
Method 13: Use Google DNS
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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Fomba 14: Atsaharo vonjimaika ny Antivirus (raha azo atao)
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.
Fomba 15: Ovao ny Windows Defender Firewall Setting
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.
Option I: Whitelist Steam
To allow Steam in your Windows Defender Firewall, follow our guide Allow or Block Apps through the Windows Firewall and implement the steps as instructed.
Safidy II: Atsaharo ny Windows Defender Firewall (Tsy soso-kevitra)
Raha tsy fantatrao ny fomba hanafoanana ny Windows Defender Firewall, ny torolàlana momba ny fomba hanafoanana Windows 10 Firewall dia hanampy anao hanao izany.
Safidy III: Mamorona fitsipika vaovao amin'ny Firewall
1. Tsindrio ny Windows key and type Windows Defender Firewall miaraka amin'ny Advanced Security. Avy eo, kitiho eo Open.
2. Ankehitriny, ao amin'ny ankavia pane, tsindrio eo Fitsipika ankolaka araka ny aseho.
3. Avy eo, eo amin'ny tontonana havanana, tsindrio eo Fitsipika vaovao… araka ny aseho.
4. Ankehitriny, ataovy azo antoka fa misafidy ny Program safidy ambany Karazana fitsipika inona no tianao amboarina? menu ary tsindrio Manaraka> araka ny aseho.
5. Avy eo, tsindrio ny Browse ... bokotra mifanaraka amin'ny Ity lalana programa ity: araka ny aseho.
6. Avy eo, mandehana mankany amin'ny C: Programa Files (x86) Steam lalana ary tsindrio indroa eo amin'ny hametraka rakitra. Avy eo, tsindrio ny Open bokotra.
7. Avy eo, tsindrio ny Manaraka> ao amin'ny Fitsipika vaovao miditra varavarankely araka ny aseho.
8. Ankehitriny, mifidy ny radio bokotra eo akaikin'ny Avelao ny fifandraisana ary tsindrio eo amin'ny Manaraka> araka ny aseho.
9. Hamarino tsara Domain, tsy miankina, ampahibemaso voafantina ny boaty ary tsindrio eo Manaraka> araka ny aseho.
10. Farany, ampio anarana amin'ny fitsipikao vaovao ary tsindrio eo farany.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
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Fomba 16: Fanavaozana ny mpamily tambajotra
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, reboot 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. Press Windows + E fanalahidy miaraka manokatra File Explorer.
2. Ankehitriny, mifamadika amin'ny View vakizoro ary zahao ny Kitapo miafina boaty ao amin'ny Asehoy / afeno faritra.
3. Now, goto the following lalana into the navigation path of File Explorer.
C: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Ankehitriny, mifidiana ary tsindrio havanana amin'ny Tompon'ny maro, fichier ary safidio ny Open amin'ny safidy araka ny aseho.
5. Ankehitriny, fidio ny kahie option from the list and click on OK araka ny aseho.
6. Ankehitriny, ny Tompon'ny maro, file will be opened in kahie toy izao manaraka izao.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S ny lakile miaraka.
9. Fivoahana kahie 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. Tsindrio ary tazomy Windows + I fanalahidy miaraka manokatra Windows Settings.
2. Ankehitriny, tsindrio Apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Farany, tsindrio ny esory.
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Fomba 21: Mametaka Steam
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Tsindrio ny Windows key, karazana Takelaka fikirakirana ary tsindrio eo amin'ny Open.
2. Ankehitriny, tsindrio Esory ny programa iray eo ambany Programs menu araka ny aseho.
3. The Programs sy ny Features utility will be opened up and now search for Steam.
4. Ankehitriny, tsindrio Steam ary hifantina esory option as depicted in the below picture.
5. Tsindrio ny esory bokotra eo amin'ny varavarankely Steam Uninstall hanesorana ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny PC-nao.
6. Fafao ny Steam lahatahiry ao amin'ny lalan'ny toerana Kapila eo an-toerana (C :) > Program Files (x86) amin'ny fanindriana ny Fafao key.
Ny dingana hazavaina etsy ambany dia hanampy anao hamerina ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny PC-nao hatramin'ny voalohany.
7. Sokafy ny tranonkala ofisialin'ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny navigateur web default ary tsindrio ny Mametraka Steam bokotra eo amin'ny zoro ambony havanana amin'ny pejy fandraisana.
8. Tsindrio ny Apetraho ny STEAM bokotra eo amin'ny pejy manaraka raha hisintona ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny PC-nao.
9. Tsindrio ny alaina SteamSetup.exe rakitra ao amin'ny zoro ambany havia amin'ny pejy hanombohana ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny PC-nao.
10. Tsindrio ny Manaraka bokotra eo amin'ny varavarankely Steam Setup hanombohana ny fametrahana ny fampiharana Steam anao amin'ny PC-nao.
11. Fidio ny fiteny tianao amin'ny varavarankely manaraka ary tsindrio ny Manaraka bokotra ao amin'ny wizard.
12. Fidio ny lahatahiry toerana misy ny fampiharana Steam amin'ny fipihana ny Browse ... bokotra ary tsindrio ny hametraka bokotra hamita ny fametrahana ny fampiharana.
13. Tsindrio ny farany bokotra eo amin'ny Famitahana Steam Setup varavarankely hamita ny fametrahana etona.
14. Mamorona kaonty vaovao na midira amin'ny kaontinao efa misy mampiasa ny fahazoan-dàlana fidirana amin'ny Steam App.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Fomba 22: Reset Network Settings
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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Fomba 23: Manaova famerenana amin'ny laoniny ny rafitra
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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