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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
Phawula: Ngalo lonke ixesha uqinisekisa ukuba wenza indawo yokubuyisela iNkqubo ukuze ubuyisele iPC yakho ukuba kukho into engahambi kakuhle.
Indlela yoku-1: Amanyathelo okuCwangcisa iNgxaki
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Kulumkele ukuphazamiseka ngaphandle kwamacingo 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.
- Qala kabusha iPC yakho. 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 Isantya to view your network speed.
- Ziphephe izixhobo ezininzi eziqhagamshelwe kwinethiwekhi enye.
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Indlela yesi-3: Qala kwakhona iRouter
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. Ukukhubaza uqhagamshelo lwakho lwenethiwekhi, linda ixeshana kwaye uphinde uqhagamshele kwakhona.
2. Ukuba ifayile ye- Intambo ye-Ethernet iplagwe, yisuse kwiPC yakho. Emva koko, uyiqhagamshele kwakhona okanye uyidibanise kwinethiwekhi ye-Wi-Fi. Oku kuya kuqinisekisa ukuba akukho kuqhwanyaza phakathi kweengcingo kunye noqhagamshelwano olungenazingcingo.
Funda kwakhona: Ungakukhubaza njani ukwaleka kweSteam ngaphakathi Windows 10
Indlela yesi-5: Sebenzisa i-Network Troubleshooter
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.
Indlela yesi-6: Phuma kuzo zonke iinkqubo zangasemva
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. Betha i Windows isitshixo kunye nohlobo Steam. Emva koko, cofa apha Vula.
2. Ngoku, cofa apha Steam kwikona ephezulu ekhohlo kwesikrini elandelwa ngu Jonga uHlaziyo lwaBaxumi beSteam... njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.
3. Ukuba unohlaziyo olutsha oluza kukhutshelwa, lufake kwaye uqinisekise umxhasi wakho weSteam uhlaziyiwe.
4. Ngoku, qalisa kwakhona iSteam and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Indlela yesi-8: Lungisa iiFayile zeNkqubo
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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Indlela yesi-9: Qhuba iSikena seMalware
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.
Kwakhona, ukuba ufuna ukususa i-malware kwikhompyuter yakho, jonga isikhokelo sethu Uyisusa njani iMalware kwiPC yakho Windows 10.
Indlela yoku-10: Hlaziya iiWindows
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
Emva kokuhlaziya iWindows Operating System yakho, khangela ukuba ungaqhagamshelwa kwinethiwekhi yakho.
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Indlela yesi-11: Khubaza iseva engummeli
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 i-hotspot ehambayo.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
I-TCP (iProtocol yoLawulo loThutho) yiprotocol yoqhagamshelo lwenethiwekhi ebalulekileyo eyabayo kwaye ichonge Mithetho kwaye umgangatho iinkqubo kwi-intanethi. Iiprothokholi ze-TCP/IP zinoxanduva lokudlulisela iipakethi zedatha kumthumeli kunye nomamkeli. Ukuba kukho ukungqubuzana kwinkqubo, ukusetha kwakhona iprotocol kunye nedilesi ye-IP kuya kukunceda ulungise umba oxoxiwe. Landela isikhokelo sethu seNdlela yokuJonga iingxaki zoQhagamshelwano lweNethiwekhi Windows 10 ukuseta ngokutsha i-TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
Indlela yesi-13: Sebenzisa iGoogle 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.
Funda kwakhona: Uzitshintsha njani iiSetingi zeseva ye-DNS Windows 11
Indlela yesi-14: Khubaza i-Antivirus okwethutyana (ukuba iyasebenza)
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.
Indlela ye-15: Guqula i-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.
Ukhetho I: Whitelist Steam
Ukuvumela iSteam kwiWindows Defender Firewall yakho, landela isikhokelo sethu Vumela okanye Vimba usetyenziso ngeWindows Firewall kwaye uphumeze amanyathelo njengoko uyalelwe.
Ukhetho II: Khubaza iWindows Defender Firewall (ayicetyiswa)
Ukuba awuyazi indlela yokukhubaza iWindows Defender Firewall, isikhokelo sethu sendlela yokuKhubaza Windows 10 IFirewall iya kukunceda wenze njalo.
Ukhetho lwe-III: Yenza uMthetho omtsha kwi-Firewall
1. Betha i Isitshixo seWindows kwaye uthayiphe IWindows Defender Firewall enoKhuseleko oluPhezulu. Emva koko, cofa apha vula.
2. Ngoku, kwipheyini esekhohlo, cofa ku Imigaqo engaphakathi njengoko kubonisiwe.
3. Emva koko, kwipheyini ekunene, cofa ku Umgaqo omtsha... njengoko kubonisiwe.
4. Ngoku, qiniseka ukuba ukhetha i Programme ukhetho phantsi Loluphi uhlobo lomgaqo ongathanda ukuwenza? Imenyu kwaye ucofe kuyo Okulandelayo> njengoko kubonisiwe.
5. Emva koko, cofa kwi Dlulisa amehlo ... iqhosha elihambelana ne Le ndlela yenkqubo: njengoko kubonisiwe.
6. Emva koko, jonga kwi C: Iifayile zeNkqubo (x86) Umphunga indlela kwaye nqakraza kabini kwi Misela ifayile. Emva koko, cofa kwi vula iqhosha.
7. Emva koko, cofa ku Elandelayo> kwi IWizard entsha yoMthetho oNgena ngaphakathi window njengoko kubonisiwe.
8. Ngoku, khetha iqhosha lerediyo ecaleni kwayo Vumela uqhagamshelwano kwaye nqakraza Elandelayo> njengoko kubonisiwe.
9. Qiniseka Domain, Private, Public iibhokisi zikhethiwe kwaye nqakraza ku Elandelayo> njengoko kubonisiwe.
10. Ekugqibeleni, yongeza igama kumgaqo wakho omtsha kwaye ucofe ku Gqiba.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
Funda kwakhona: Uyikhupha njani imidlalo yomphunga
Indlela ye-16: Hlaziya umqhubi weNethiwekhi
Ngalo lonke ixesha qinisekisa ukuba usebenzisa abaqhubi benethiwekhi abahlaziyiweyo kwaye ukuba kukho naluphi na uhlaziyo olusasebenzayo, uyacetyiswa ukuba ukhuphele kwaye ufake okufanayo. Landela isikhokelo sethu sendlela yokuhlaziya iiDriver ze-Adapter yeNethiwekhi Windows 10 ukwenza njalo. Nje ukuba uhlaziye umqhubi wakho wenethiwekhi, qalisa kwakhona your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Indlela ye-17: Faka kwakhona umqhubi weNethiwekhi
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.
Emva kokufaka kwakhona abaqhubi benethiwekhi, khangela ukuba unako ukuxhuma kwinethiwekhi ngaphandle kweengxaki.
Indlela ye-18: Roll Back Network Abaqhubi
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.
Emva kwakho Windows 10 ikhompyuter ifake inguqulelo yangaphambili yabaqhubi, jonga ukuba inokunxibelelana nenethiwekhi ngaphandle kokuphazamiseka.
Funda kwakhona: Ukulungisa umphunga ucotha ngaphakathi Windows 10
Indlela yesi-19: Tweak iFayile ye-Hosts
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. Cinezela Izitshixo zeWindows + E kunye ukuvula Ifayile yoMhloli.
2. Ngoku, tshintshela kwi View tab kwaye ujonge Izinto ezifihlakeleyo ibhokisi kwi Bonisa / fihla icandelo.
3. Now, goto the following indlela into the navigation path of Ifayile yoMhloli.
C: IWindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Ngoku, khetha kwaye ucofe ekunene kwi yamabandla ifayile kwaye ukhethe i Vula nge ukhetho njengoko lubonisiwe.
5. Ngoku, khetha i Inkcazelo ukhetho kuluhlu kwaye nqakraza ku OK njengoko kubonisiwe.
6. Ngoku, i yamabandla ifayile iya kuvulwa ngaphakathi Inkcazelo ngoku Landelayo.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on Ctrl+S izitshixo kunye.
9. Phuma Inkcazelo and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Indlela yesi-20: Khipha iNkqubo eFakelwe kutshanje
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. Cinezela ubambe Izitshixo zeWindows + I kunye ukuvula Izicwangciso zeWindows.
2. Ngoku, cofa apha apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Ekugqibeleni, cofa ku Khipha.
Funda kwakhona: Lungisa iFayile yesiqulatho soMphunga impazamo
Indlela yesi-21: Phinda ufake iSteam
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Betha i Isitshixo seWindows, thayipha Iphaneli yokulawula kwaye nqakraza vula.
2. Ngoku, cofa apha Khupha inkqubo phantsi Iinkqubo imenyu njengoko kubonisiwe.
3. The Iinkqubo Iimpawu utility will be opened up and now search for Steam.
4. Ngoku, cofa apha Steam kwaye ukhethe Khipha ukhetho njengoko kubonisiwe kulo mfanekiso ungezantsi.
5. Cofa kwi Khipha iqhosha kwiSteam Khipha ifestile ukuze ukhuphe usetyenziso lweSteam kwiPC yakho.
6. Cima i Steam incwadi eneenkcukacha kwindlela yendawo IDiski yasekuhlaleni (C:) > Iifayile zeNkqubo (x86) ngokucindezela Susa ngundoqo.
La manyathelo achazwe ngezantsi aya kukunceda ubuyisele usetyenziso lweSteam kwiPC yakho ukusuka ekuqaleni.
7. Vula iwebhusayithi esemthethweni ye-Steam app kwibhrawuza yakho yewebhu engagqibekanga kwaye ucofe i Faka iStam iqhosha kwikona ephezulu ekunene kwiphepha lasekhaya.
8. Cofa kwi FAKA I-STEAM iqhosha kwiphepha elilandelayo ukukhuphela usetyenziso lweSteam kwiPC yakho.
9. Cofa kwindawo ekhutshelweyo I-SteamSetup.exe ifayile kwikona esezantsi-ekhohlo kwiphepha ukuze uqalise usetyenziso lweSteam kwiPC yakho.
10. Cofa kwi Okulandelayo iqhosha kwifestile yokuSeta umphunga ukuze uqalise ukuseta usetyenziso lwakho lweSteam kwiPC yakho.
11. Khetha ulwimi olukhethileyo kwifestile elandelayo kwaye ucofe kwi Okulandelayo iqhosha kwiwizard.
12. Khetha ifolda yendawo ye-Steam ngokucofa kwi Dlulisa amehlo ... iqhosha kwaye ucofe kwi Faka iqhosha ukugqiba ufakelo losetyenziso.
13. Cofa kwi Gqiba iqhosha kwi Ukugqiba ukuseta umphunga ifestile ukugqiba ukuseta umphunga.
14. Yenza iakhawunti entsha okanye ungene kwiakhawunti yakho ekhoyo usebenzisa iinkcukacha zokungena kwi Steam app.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Indlela ye-22: Setha kwakhona iiSetingi zeNethiwekhi
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
Funda kwakhona: Uwulungisa njani umphunga ungavuli Windows 10
Indlela yesi-23: Yenza inkqubo yokubuyisela
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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