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- Outdated Device Drivers
- Outdated Steam app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
Njia ya 1: Endesha Steam kama Msimamizi
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. Piga Ufunguo wa Windows na weka Steam katika Search Bar.
2. Sasa, bofya Run kama msimamizi, kama inavyoonekana.
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. Uzindua Task Meneja, bonyeza Ctrl + Shift + Esc funguo wakati huo huo.
2. Tafuta na uchague isiyohitajika background michakato ya kutumia juu Kumbukumbu.
3. Kisha, bofya Kazi ya mwisho, kama inavyoonyeshwa.
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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. Uzindua Task Meneja na kwenda kwa Maelezo Tab.
2. Biringiza chini na uchague kipengee Mvuke.exe mchakato.
3. Bonyeza-kulia kwenye Steam process and hover to Weka Kipaumbele, then select any one of the below chaguzi.
Kumbuka: You can also set the priority to Low if Steam uses high memory by following the above steps and selecting the Chini chaguo katika hatua 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. Bonyeza-kulia kwenye Aikoni ya betri juu ya mhimili wa shughuli na chagua Chaguzi za Nguvu.
2. Sasa, chagua juu ya utendaji 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. Waandishi wa habari Vifunguo vya Windows + R pamoja kuzindua Kukimbia sanduku la mazungumzo.
2. Weka %% na bonyeza OK.
3. Bonyeza Ctrl + A vitufe together to select all the unrequired files and press the Shift + Del keys together to delete them permanently.
Kumbuka: Baadhi ya faili haziwezi kufutwa kwa sababu zinatumika, kwa hivyo unaweza kuziruka.
4. Bonyeza Windows + E funguo pamoja ili kufungua file Explorer
5. Navigate to the location where you installed Steam: C:Faili za Programu (x86) Steam
Kumbuka: If you are not sure, read our guide: Where are Steam Games installed? here.
6. Bonyeza mara mbili kwenye akiba ya programu folder.
7. Here, delete the httpcache folder.
8. Then, go to the following njia na ufute htmlcache folder.
C:Users<UserName>AppDataLocalSteam
9. Mwishowe, kuanzisha upya PC yako 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. Piga Ufunguo wa Windows, aina Steam, na bofya Run kama msimamizi.
2. In the upper left corner of the window, click on the Steam tab na chagua Mazingira kutoka kwa kisanduku cha kushuka.
3. Kisha, nenda kwa Kivinjari cha wavuti settings from the left pane.
4. Click on both the given vifungo to delete web browser cache and cookies respectively.
- Futa Cache ya Kivinjari cha Wavuti
- Delete Web Browser Cookies
5. Bonyeza juu ya OK in the confirmation prompt of both options.
6. Mwishowe, anzisha tena Steam to check if Steam running slow issue is fixed or not.
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Method 7: Futa Akiba ya Upakuaji
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. Uzindua Steam app as administrator.
2. Sasa, nenda kwa Steam tab na chagua Mazingira kutoka kwa menyu kunjuzi. Rejea kwenye picha hapa chini.
3. Chagua Machapisho mipangilio kwenye kidirisha cha kushoto.
4. Tembeza chini hadi chini na ubofye kwenye FUTA KASHE YA PAKUA button.
5. Bonyeza juu ya OK katika Futa Akiba ya Upakuaji kidhibitisho.
6. Hatimaye, bofya OK ili kuhifadhi mabadiliko.
Njia ya 8: Endesha Steam katika Njia ya Utangamano
You can also try running Steam in compatibility mode on different Windows versions to solve Steam is slow problem.
1. Bonyeza-kulia kwenye Steam executable file na uchague Mali chaguo.
2. Kwenda Utangamano tab katika Steam Properties window and check the Run this Program in Compatibility Mode for chaguo.
3. Chagua Toleo la Windows kutoka kwenye orodha ya kushuka.
4. Bonyeza juu ya Tumia> Sawa 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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Mbinu ya 9: Thibitisha Uadilifu wa Faili za Mchezo
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. Bonyeza kulia nafasi tupu in the Desktop and select Jopo la Udhibiti wa NVIDIA.
2. Bonyeza Dhibiti mipangilio ya 3D option in the left pane and go to the Mpangilio wa Programu Tab.
3. Kuchagua Steam kutoka Chagua programu ili kubinafsisha orodha ya kushuka.
4. Halafu, select the preferred graphics processor for this program. We recommend you select the High-performance NVIDIA processor.
5. Hatimaye, bofya Kuomba kifungo ili uhifadhi mabadiliko.
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. Waandishi wa habari Ufunguo wa Windows, aina kudhibiti jopo, na bofya Open.
2. Sasa, weka Angalia na chaguo Kategoria na uchague Mtandao na mtandao kiunga kama ilivyoonyeshwa hapa chini.
3. Hapa, bofya Internet Options kama inavyoonekana hapo chini.
4. Ndani ya Vifaa vya mtandao dirisha, badili hadi Connections tab na chagua Mipangilio ya LAN kama inavyoonekana hapo chini.
5. Now, in Mipangilio ya Mtandao wa Eneo la Karibu (LAN)., check the box to Tambua mipangilio ya moja kwa moja katika Usanidi otomatiki sehemu.
6. Also, uncheck the checkbox for Tumia seva ya wakala kwa LAN yako.
7. Hatimaye, bofya OK kuokoa mabadiliko na anzisha tena Steam to observe any performance improvement.
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Njia ya 12: Sasisha Viendeshi vya Kifaa
Outdated drivers may also result in Steam running slow problem. So, following are the steps to update the device drivers.
1. Bonyeza juu ya Mwanzo, aina mwongoza kifaa, na piga Ingiza ufunguo.
2. Bonyeza mara mbili Onyesha adapters kupanua.
3. Bonyeza kulia video driver (mfano Intel (R) UHD Graphics) na uchague Sasisha dereva kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.
4. Ifuatayo, bonyeza Tafuta kiotomatiki kwa madereva kama inavyoonekana.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows Viendeshi bora vya kifaa chako tayari vimewekwa.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get kusasishwa kiotomatiki.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and kuanzisha upya PC yako.
Njia ya 13: Sasisha Steam
Here are the steps to update Steam to fix the bugs and errors causing Steam is slow issue.
1. Uzindua Steam na nenda kwa menyu bar.
2. Sasa, bofya Steam ikifuatiwa na Angalia Masasisho ya Mteja wa 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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Njia ya 14: Rekebisha Steam
Follow these steps to repair Steam app to fix Steam is slow problem.
1. Waandishi wa habari Ufunguo wa Windows, aina windows nguvu na bonyeza Run kama msimamizi.
2. Bonyeza Ndiyo katika User Akaunti Kudhibiti haraka.
3. Andika yafuatayo amri na hit Ingiza ufunguo.
"C:Faili za Programu (x86)SteamSteamService.exe" /repair
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4. Mara repair completed message is displayed, fungua tena PC yako.
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Njia ya 15: Sakinisha tena 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. Kwanza, nenda kwa Steam folda na ubofye-kulia programu ya mvuke folda, kisha chagua Nakala chaguo.
2. Halafu, bandika folda katika eneo lingine unda chelezo ya michezo iliyowekwa.
3. Sasa piga Ufunguo wa Windows, aina Programu na vipengele, na bofya Open.
4. Chagua Steam na bofya Kufuta kitufe kilichoonyeshwa kimeangaziwa.
5. Tena, bofya Kufuta kuthibitisha.
6. Ndani ya Kuondoa kwa Steam dirisha, bofya Kufuta kuondoa Steam.
7. Halafu, fungua tena PC yako ya Windows.
8. Pakua toleo la karibuni of Steam kutoka kwa kivinjari chako cha wavuti, kama inavyoonyeshwa.
9. Baada ya kupakua, kukimbia kupakuliwa SteamSetup.exe faili kwa kubonyeza mara mbili juu yake.
10. Ndani ya Mpangilio wa Steam mchawi, bonyeza kwenye Inayofuata button.
11. Chagua Folda lengwa kwa kutumia Vinjari... chaguo au kuweka chaguo-msingi. Kisha, bonyeza Kufunga, kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.
12. Subiri usakinishaji ukamilike na ubofye Kumaliza, kama inavyoonekana.
13. Baada ya kusakinisha Steam, hoja programu ya mvuke folda ya chelezo uliyotengeneza hapo awali kwenye folda ya Steam iliyosakinishwa.
14. Mwishowe, kuanzisha upya PC yako.
Ilipendekeza:
Tunatumahi kuwa maelezo haya yalikuwa muhimu na kwamba umeweza kurekebisha 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.