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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
Kumbuka: Daima hakikisha unaunda sehemu ya kurejesha Mfumo ili kurejesha Kompyuta yako ikiwa kitu kitaenda vibaya.
Njia ya 1: Hatua za Msingi za Utatuzi
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Epuka kuingiliwa bila waya 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.
- Weka upya PC yako. 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.
- Epuka vifaa vingi vilivyounganishwa kwenye mtandao mmoja.
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Njia ya 3: Anzisha tena 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. Futa muunganisho wako wa mtandao, subiri kwa muda na uunganishe tena.
2. Kama Cable ya Ethernet imechomekwa, iondoe kutoka kwa Kompyuta yako. Kisha, iunganishe tena au iunganishe kwenye mtandao wa Wi-Fi. Hii itahakikisha kuwa hakuna kumeta kati ya miunganisho ya waya na isiyotumia waya.
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Njia ya 5: Run Troubleshooter ya Mtandao
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.
Njia ya 6: Ondoka kwa Michakato Yote ya Mandharinyuma
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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Njia ya 7: Sasisha Mteja wa Steam
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. Piga Windows ufunguo na aina Steam. Kisha, bonyeza Fungua.
2. Sasa, bofya Steam kwenye kona ya juu kushoto ya skrini ikifuatiwa na Angalia Masasisho ya Mteja wa Steam... kama ilivyoangaziwa hapa chini.
3. Ikiwa una masasisho mapya ya kupakuliwa, yasakinishe na uhakikishe mteja wako wa Steam amesasishwa.
4. Sasa, anzisha tena Steam and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Njia ya 8: Rekebisha Faili za Mfumo
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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Njia ya 9: Endesha Uchanganuzi wa Malware
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.
Pia, ikiwa unataka kuondoa programu hasidi kwenye kompyuta yako, angalia mwongozo wetu Jinsi ya Kuondoa Malware kutoka kwa Kompyuta yako katika Windows 10.
Njia ya 10: Sasisha 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
Baada ya kusasisha Mfumo wako wa Uendeshaji wa Windows, angalia ikiwa unaweza kuunganisha kwenye mtandao wako.
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Njia ya 11: Zima Seva ya Wakala
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 ya simu.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
TCP (Itifaki ya Udhibiti wa Usambazaji) ni itifaki muhimu ya muunganisho wa mtandao ambayo inagawa na kutambua sheria na kiwango taratibu kwenye mtandao. Itifaki za TCP/IP zinawajibika kwa kuhamisha pakiti za data kutoka kwa mtumaji na mpokeaji. Ikiwa kuna mgongano katika mchakato, kuweka upya itifaki pamoja na anwani ya IP itakusaidia kurekebisha suala lililojadiliwa. Fuata mwongozo wetu wa Jinsi ya Kutatua Matatizo ya Muunganisho wa Mtandao kwenye Windows 10 ili kuweka upya TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
Njia ya 13: Tumia 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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Njia ya 14: Lemaza Antivirus kwa Muda (Ikitumika)
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.
Njia ya 15: Rekebisha Mpangilio wa Windows Defender Firewall
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.
Chaguo I: Orodha ya Mvuke iliyoidhinishwa
Ili kuruhusu Steam katika Windows Defender Firewall yako, fuata mwongozo wetu Ruhusu au Zuia Programu kupitia Windows Firewall na utekeleze hatua kama ulivyoelekezwa.
Chaguo II: Lemaza Windows Defender Firewall (Haipendekezwi)
Ikiwa hujui jinsi ya kuzima Windows Defender Firewall, mwongozo wetu juu ya Jinsi ya Kuzima Windows 10 Firewall itakusaidia kufanya hivyo.
Chaguo III: Unda Sheria Mpya katika Firewall
1. Piga Ufunguo wa Windows na weka Windows Defender Firewall na Usalama wa hali ya juu. Kisha, bonyeza Open.
2. Sasa, katika kidirisha cha kushoto, bofya Sheria za ndani kama inavyoonyeshwa.
3. Kisha, katika kidirisha cha kulia, bofya Sheria mpya... kama inavyoonekana.
4. Sasa, hakikisha umechagua Programu ya chaguo chini Je, ungependa kuunda sheria ya aina gani? na bonyeza Ifuatayo> kama inavyoonekana.
5. Kisha, bofya kwenye Vinjari... kifungo sambamba na Njia ya programu hii: kama inavyoonekana.
6. Kisha, nenda kwa C:Faili za Programu (x86) Steam njia na bonyeza mara mbili kwenye kuanzisha faili. Kisha, bonyeza kwenye Open button.
7. Kisha, bonyeza Ijayo> katika Mchawi Mpya wa Utawala unaoingia dirisha kama inavyoonyeshwa.
8. Sasa, chagua kitufe cha redio karibu na Ruhusu muunganisho na bonyeza Ijayo> kama inavyoonyeshwa.
9. Hakikisha Kikoa, Kibinafsi, Umma masanduku huchaguliwa na bonyeza Ijayo> kama inavyoonekana.
10. Hatimaye, ongeza jina kwa sheria yako mpya na ubofye Kumaliza.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
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Njia ya 16: Sasisha Dereva ya Mtandao
Daima hakikisha ikiwa unatumia viendeshaji vilivyosasishwa vya mtandao na ikiwa kuna masasisho yoyote yanayosubiri kutekelezwa, unashauriwa kupakua na kusakinisha sawa. Fuata mwongozo wetu juu ya Jinsi ya Kusasisha Viendeshi vya Adapta ya Mtandao kwenye Windows 10 kufanya hivyo. Mara baada ya kusasisha kiendesha mtandao wako, reboot your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Njia ya 17: Weka tena Dereva ya Mtandao
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.
Baada ya kuweka tena madereva ya mtandao, angalia ikiwa unaweza kuunganisha kwenye mtandao bila matatizo yoyote.
Njia ya 18: Rudisha Madereva ya Mtandao
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.
Baada ya kompyuta yako ya Windows 10 kusakinisha toleo la awali la viendeshi, angalia ikiwa inaweza kuunganisha kwenye mtandao bila kukatizwa.
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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. Bonyeza Vifunguo vya Windows + E pamoja ili kufungua file Explorer.
2. Sasa, kubadili Angalia na angalia Vidokezo vidogo sanduku katika Onyesha / ficha sehemu.
3. Now, goto the following njia into the navigation path of file Explorer.
C: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Sasa, chagua na ubofye-kulia kwenye majeshi faili na uchague Open kwa chaguo kama inavyoonyeshwa.
5. Sasa, chagua Notepad chaguo kutoka kwenye orodha na ubonyeze OK kama inavyoonyeshwa.
6. Sasa, ya majeshi file will be opened in Notepad kama ifuatavyo.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S funguo pamoja.
9. Toka Notepad and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Njia ya 20: Ondoa Programu Iliyosakinishwa Hivi Karibuni
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. Bonyeza na ushikilie Funguo za Windows + I pamoja ili kufungua Mipangilio ya Windows.
2. Sasa, bofya Apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Hatimaye, bofya Kufuta.
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Njia ya 21: Sakinisha tena Steam
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Piga Ufunguo wa Windows, aina Jopo la kudhibiti na bonyeza Open.
2. Sasa, bofya Ondoa mpango chini ya Mipango menyu kama inavyoonyeshwa.
3. The Mipango na Features utility will be opened up and now search for Steam.
4. Sasa, bofya Steam na chagua Kufuta chaguo kama inavyoonyeshwa kwenye picha hapa chini.
5. Bonyeza Kufuta kitufe kwenye dirisha la Sanidua Mvuke ili kuondoa programu ya Steam kwenye Kompyuta yako.
6. Futa Steam folda kwenye njia ya eneo Diski ya Ndani (C:) > Faili za Programu (x86) kwa kusisitiza kufuta ufunguo.
Hatua zilizoelezwa hapa chini zitakusaidia kusakinisha tena programu ya Steam kwenye Kompyuta yako kuanzia mwanzo.
7. Fungua tovuti rasmi ya programu ya Steam kwenye kivinjari chako chaguo-msingi na ubofye Weka Steam kitufe kwenye kona ya juu kulia ya ukurasa wa nyumbani.
8. Bonyeza SAKINISHA STEAM kwenye ukurasa unaofuata ili kupakua programu ya Steam kwenye Kompyuta yako.
9. Bofya kwenye kupakuliwa SteamSetup.exe faili kwenye kona ya chini kushoto ya ukurasa ili kuzindua programu ya Steam kwenye Kompyuta yako.
10. Bonyeza Inayofuata kwenye dirisha la Kuweka Mvuke ili kuanzisha usanidi wa programu yako ya Steam kwenye Kompyuta yako.
11. Chagua lugha ya chaguo lako kwenye dirisha linalofuata na ubofye kwenye Inayofuata kifungo katika mchawi.
12. Chagua folda fikio ya programu ya Steam kwa kubofya kwenye Vinjari... kifungo na kubofya kwenye Kufunga kitufe ili kukamilisha usakinishaji wa programu.
13. Bonyeza Kumaliza kifungo juu ya Inakamilisha Kuweka Mvuke dirisha ili kukamilisha usanidi wa mvuke.
14. Unda akaunti mpya au ingia kwa akaunti yako iliyopo kwa kutumia vitambulisho vya kuingia kwenye Steam programu.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Njia ya 22: Rudisha Mipangilio ya Mtandao
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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Njia ya 23: Fanya Kurejesha Mfumo
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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