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- Outdated Device Drivers
- Outdated Steam app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
Habka 1: Ku socodsii Steam maamule ahaan
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. Ku dhufo Furaha Windows iyo nooca Steam ee Search Bar.
2. Hadda, guji Ku maamul maamul ahaan, sida ka muuqata.
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. Buuxi Task Manager, riix Ctrl + Shift + Esc furayaasha isla markaa.
2. Hel oo dooro aan loo baahnayn background hababka using high Xasuusta.
3. Dabadeed, dhagsii Dhameystir hawsha, sida ka muuqata iftiiminta.
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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. Buuxi Task Manager oo tag Details tab.
2. Hoos u deg oo dooro uumi.exe habka.
3. Midig-guji Steam process and hover to Dhig mudnaanta, then select any one of the below fursadaha.
Fiiro gaar ah: You can also set the priority to Low if Steam uses high memory by following the above steps and selecting the Low doorashada ee tallaabo 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. Midig-guji Astaanta baytariga ku saabsan Taskbar dooro Fursadaha Awooda.
2. Hadda, dooro waxqabadka Sare 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. Taabo riix Furayaasha Windows + R si wadajir ah loo bilaabo Run sanduuqa wada-hadalka.
2. Nooca % temp% iyo guji OK.
3. Saxiix Ctrl + A furayaasha together to select all the unrequired files and press the Shift + Del keys together to delete them permanently.
Fiiro gaar ah: Faylasha qaarkood lama tirtiri karo sababtoo ah waa la isticmaalayaa, markaa waad ka boodi kartaa kuwan.
4. Saxiix Windows + E furayaasha si wadajir ah loo furo File Explorer
5. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C: Files Program (x86) Steam
Fiiro gaar ah: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.
6. Laba jeer guji qalab faylka.
7. Here, delete the httpcache faylka.
8. Then, go to the following wadada oo tirtir htmlcache faylka.
C:Users<UserName>AppDataLocalSteam
9. Ugu dambayntii. inaad dib u bilowdo PC-gaaga 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. Ku dhufo Furaha Windows, nooca Steam, oo guji Ku maamul maamul ahaan.
2. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the Steam tab iyo dooro Settings laga bilaabo sanduuqa hoos u dhaca.
3. Ka dib, u tag Web Browser settings from the left pane.
4. Click on both the given badhanka to delete web browser cache and cookies respectively.
- Tirtir Kaararka Farsamaynta ee Websaydhka ah
- Delete Web Browser Cookies
5. Guji OK in the confirmation prompt of both options.
6. Ugu dambayntii. dib u bilow Steam to check if Steam running slow issue is fixed or not.
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Habka 7: Nadiifi Cache soo dejinta
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. La bilaabo Steam app as administrator.
2. Hadda, u tag Steam tab iyo dooro Settings from the drop-down menu. Refer to the pic below.
3. Xulo downloads settings on the left pane.
4. Hoos ugu dhaadhac xagga hoose oo guji Nadiifi khasnado soo deji Badhanka.
5. Guji OK ee Nadiifi Cache soo dejinta degdeg ah xaqiijinta.
6. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii OK si loo badbaadiyo isbeddel.
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. Midig u guji Steam executable file oo dooro Guryaha doorasho.
2. Tag meesha Dhignaashada tabo ku qor Steam Properties window and check the Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for doorasho.
3. Xulo Nooca Windows laga bilaabo liiska hoos u dhaca.
4. Guji Codso> Hagaag 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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Habka 9: Xaqiiji daacadnimada faylasha ciyaarta
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. Midig u guji meel banaan in the Desktop and select Gudiga Xakameynta NVIDIA.
2. Guji bogga Maamul dejinta 3D option in the left pane and go to the Goobaha Barnaamijka tab.
3. Dooro Steam ka Dooro barnaamij aad u habaynayso liiska hoos u dhac.
4. Kadib, select the preferred graphics processor for this program. We recommend you select the High-performance NVIDIA processor.
5. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii Codso badhanka si loo kaydiyo isbeddelada.
Habka 11: Beddel 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. Taabo riix Furaha Windows, nooca gudida xakamaynta, oo guji Open.
2. Hadda, dejiso Fiiri by ikhtiyaar u Noocyada oo dooro Shabakad iyo Internet link sida hoos ka muuqata.
3. Halkan, guji Options Internet sida hoos ku qoran.
4. In Guryaha Internetka daaqad, u beddelo Connections tab iyo dooro Goobaha LAN sida hoos ku qoran.
5. Now, in Settings Network Area Network (LAN)., check the box to Si dhakhso ah u ogaato goobaha ee Habayn toos ah qaybta.
6. Also, uncheck the checkbox for Isticmaal xafiis wakiil ah LAN-kaaga.
7. Ugu dambeyntii, dhagsii OK si loo badbaadiyo isbedelada iyo dib u bilaw Steam to observe any performance improvement.
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Habka 12: Cusbooneysii Darawallada Qalabka
Outdated drivers may also result in Steam running slow problem. So, following are the steps to update the device drivers.
1. Guji Start, nooca maamulaha qalabka, oo garaac Gali furaha.
2. Laba-guji Muuji sawir qaadayaasha si loo ballaariyo.
3. Midig u guji video driver (tusaale ahaan Intel (R) UHD Graphics) oo dooro Kaar wadaha sida hoos ku sawiran.
4. Marka xigta, dhagsii Si toos ah uga raadi darawalada sida muuqata.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows Darawalada ugu fiican ee qalabkaaga mar hore ayaa lagu rakibay.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get si toos ah loo cusbooneysiiyay.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and inaad dib u bilowdo PC-gaaga.
Habka 13: Cusbooneysii Steam
Here are the steps to update Steam to fix the bugs and errors causing Steam is slow issue.
1. Buuxi Steam oo u gudub dhanka menu bar
2. Hadda, guji Steam ku xiga Hubi Cusboonaysiinta Macmiilka Steam…
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. Taabo riix Furaha Windows, nooca daaqadaha awooda iyo guji Ku maamul maamul ahaan.
2. Guji Haa ee Xakamaynta Koontada Adeegsiga isla markiiba.
3. Ku qor kuwan soo socda amarka iyo garaacaan Gali furaha.
"C: Files Program (x86)SteambinSteamService.exe" / dayactir
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4. Mar repair completed message is displayed, qeybtii labaad PC-gaaga.
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Qaabka 15: Dib-u-dhig 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. Firstly, go to the Steam folder and right-click on steamapps galka, ka dibna dooro Copy doorasho.
2. Kadib, paste the folder in the other location to abuuro gurmad of the installed games.
3. Hadda ku dhufo Furaha Windows, nooca Barnaamijyada iyo qaababka, oo guji Open.
4. Xulo Steam oo guji bogga uninstall badhanka muuqda ayaa iftiimiyay.
5. Mar labaad, dhagsii uninstall si loo xaqiijiyo.
6. In Steam Uninstall daaqad, guji uninstall to remove Steam.
7. Kadib, qeybtii labaad your Windows PC.
8. Soo qaado ugu dambeyntii of Steam from your web browser, as shown.
9. After downloading, run the downloaded SteamSetup.exe faylka adoo gujinaya laba laab.
10. In Steam Setup wizard, click on the Next Badhanka.
11. Xullo Galka meesha loo socdo adoo isticmaalaya Raadi ... option or keep the ikhtiyaarka caadiga ah. Kadib, dhagsii Ku rakib, sida hoos ku sawiran.
12. Wait for the installation to be completed and click on Finish, sida ka muuqata.
13. After installing Steam, move the steamapps backup folder you previously made to the installed Steam folder.
14. Ugu dambayntii. inaad dib u bilowdo PC-gaaga.
lagu talinayo:
We hope this information was helpful and that you were able to fix 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.