修復 Steam 在 Windows 10 中準備啟動時卡住的問題

We have to admit that Steam is one of the biggest platforms where gamers find and play games and can meet and engage with other gamers. It enables them to experience a comprehensive gaming environment where they can truly enjoy the time. However, there are times where Steam will just not launch and will get stuck on launch. The reasons are several, but the frustration is similar across people. No one likes to face this Steam stuck on preparing to launch error any time after opening the app. And there is no doubt that you are reading this article due to this. So, in this article, you will see methods to resolve the Steam games stuck on preparing to launch error systematically and effectively.

How to Fix Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch in Windows 10

As said earlier, there are several reasons for steam to get stuck on launch. Some of the reasons are listed below for you to read and understand the Steam game won’t launch Windows 10 issue better.

• This error can occur if the integrity of the game files is compromised.
• If the Steam app, drivers, or Windows system is not updated, this issue might creep in and onto your screen.
• Using a free VPN service might cause this error.

Now, let us see some methods to fix the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error with the mentioned steps.

方法 1：以管理員身分執行 Steam

By running Steam as an administrator, you will allow it to take control of the entire app and access files that aren’t accessible without an administrator. Follow the steps below to do the same.

1.右鍵單擊 蒸汽程序 文件並選擇 氟化鈉性能.

2。 轉到 相容性 標籤並檢查 以管理員身份運行此程序 選項。

3.最後，點擊 登記 > OK 保存更改。

方法四：驗證遊戲檔案的完整性

If the game files are corrupted after extracting, you may get the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. To verify the integrity of files, follow the step below carefully:

1。 按 Windows鍵，輸入 蒸汽，然後點擊 已提交.

2。 點擊 圖書館 選項如下所示。

3. Select and right-click the desired game from the left pane as depicted below and click the 氟化鈉性能 選項。

4. 現在，單擊 本地文件 option from the left pane as shown below.

5。 點擊 Verify integrity of demo files… 如下圖所示。

6. After a few moments, the game files will get successfully validated indicating that the files are not corrupted.

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Method 3: Disable Unwanted Processes

If there are applications running in the background, it will result in difficulty for the Steam application to launch properly. You will have to disable unwanted applications or processes to eliminate the Steam game won’t launch Windows 10 error. Read and follow the upcoming steps carefully to do the same.

1。 按 Ctrl + Shift + Esc 鍵 同時按下鍵盤即可啟動 Task Manager 窗口。

2. Right-click on the unwanted processes (e.g. 谷歌瀏覽器），然後選擇 結束任務 選項。

方法 4：停用 Windows Defender

Many users have reported that Windows Defender restricts the launching of a few apps. And there is a possibility that it might be stopping the Steam application from launching. You can disable Windows Defender to see if it really is the root cause or not.

1. You need to press Windows + R密鑰 一起打開 跑 對話框。

2。 類型 輸入gpedit.msc 並點擊 OK 打開 本地組策略編輯器.

3. 然後，雙擊 “計算機配置”.

4。 轉到 Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus 文件夾中。

5. Now to turn off this feature, you need to double-click on the Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus policy.

6. Here, you need to select the Enabled option. It will turn off this feature permanently on your device.

7。 點擊 登記， 其次是 OK 保存更改。

8。 最後， 重新啟動電腦 to get the settings activated on your device.

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方法5：更新設備驅動程序

You can also fix the issue by updating device drivers as outdated drivers may cause Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. So, follow the upcoming steps to update the device drivers.

1。 點擊 開始，輸入 “設備管理器”，打了 回車鍵.

2。 雙擊 顯示適配器 擴大它。

3. Right-click on the desired driver （例如 英特爾(R) 超高畫質顯示卡）並選擇 更新驅動程序 如下圖所示。

4。 接下來，單擊 自動搜索驅動程序 如圖所示。

5A。如果驅動程式已經更新，則會顯示 最適合您裝置的驅動程式已安裝.

5B.如果驅動程式已過時，那麼他們將得到 自動更新.

6. 最後，請按照上述步驟更新所有過時的驅動程式 重啟你的電腦.

方法6：更新Steam

Updating Steam will be the best option as this application might be experiencing some bugs or glitches which will get automatically fixed by an update. Read and follow the steps below to update the Steam application on your device.

1。 啟動 蒸汽 應用程序 Windows搜索.

2。 現在，點擊 蒸汽 其次是 檢查 Steam 用戶端更新...

3A。 Steam – 自我更新程序 將自動下載更新（如果有）。點選 重啟蒸汽 應用程式更新。

3B.如果沒有更新的話 您的 Steam 用戶端已經是最新的 將顯示訊息，如下所示。

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方法 7：更新 Windows

For the Steam application to launch completely, your system should be up to date. If your system is outdated then it is easy to have complications with the performance of any installed apps. So, if you are facing the Steam stuck on preparing to launch problem, you should consider downloading and installing the latest updates on your system OS as it will result in getting the latest interface and configuration updated which will probably solve all the problems you are facing on your system. Read our guide on How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update to understand the process clearly. After implementing this method, see if you have fixed Steam games stuck on preparing to launch issue.

Method 8: Delete AppCache Folder

This folder contains cache information about the games and applications. Upon deleting this folder, it will give the app a hard refresh and fix Steam games stuck on preparing to launch error.

注意： Once you launch the Steam app, the app cache will be created automatically.

1。 按 的Windows + E 鍵 一起開 檔案總管

2.導航到該位置 路徑 where you installed Steam. For example:

C:程序文件 (x86)Steam

注意： If you are not sure, read our guide about Where are Steam Games installed?

3.右鍵單擊 應用緩存 文件夾並選擇 刪除 如圖所示。

4.現在， 重新啟動 your PC and run 以管理員身份執行 Steam 一次。

方法9：重新安裝Steam

As the last measure, you can consider reinstalling the Steam application to install the latest and fresh version, which will not have the complications you are facing right now.

1.首先，打開 蒸汽 文件夾從 檔案總管 and right-click on the Steamapps 文件夾，然後選擇 複製 選項。

2。 然後， 貼上資料夾 在另一個位置 創建一個備份 已安裝的遊戲。

3. 現在點擊 Windows鍵，輸入 應用程式和功能，然後點擊 已提交.

4。 選擇 蒸汽 並點擊 卸載 按鈕反白顯示。

5. 再次點擊 卸載 確認。

6。 在裡面 Steam 卸載 窗口，點擊 卸載 刪除蒸氣。

7。 然後， 重新啟動電腦.

8。 下載 最新版本 of 蒸汽 from your web browser, as shown below.

9.下載後，執行下載的 蒸汽安裝程序 雙擊該文件。

10。 在裡面 蒸汽設置 嚮導，單擊 下一頁 按鈕。

11。 選擇 目標文件夾 通過使用 瀏覽... 選項或保留 默認選項。 然後，點擊 安裝，如下圖所示。

12.等待安裝完成，點選 完， 如圖所示。

13.安裝Steam後，將 Steamapps 將您先前製作的資料夾備份到已安裝的 Steam 資料夾中。 

14。 最後， 重新啟動您的電腦. 

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These are the methods you can implement on your system to fix the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. We hope you were able to solve this issue with mentioned steps above in the article. Share your queries or recommendations for the next topics you think we should cover next. You can drop them in the comments section below.