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 iphutha. Ngakho, qhubeka ufunda!
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- Outdated Steam and missing integrity files.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- Outdated drivers and OS.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.
Qaphela: Njalo qinisekisa ukuthi udala indawo yokubuyisela Isistimu ukuze ubuyisele i-PC yakho uma kukhona okungahambi kahle.
Indlela 1: Izinyathelo Eziyisisekelo Zokuxazulula Inkinga
- Move your router to some other place and check the internet connectivity.
- Gwema ukuphazamiseka okungenantambo 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 i-PC 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 I-SpeedTest to view your network speed.
- Gwema amadivayisi amaningi kakhulu axhunywe kunethiwekhi efanayo.
Funda futhi: Lungisa Ikhodi Yephutha Le-Steam e502 l3 ku Windows 10
Indlela yoku-3: Qala kabusha i-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. Khubaza uxhumano lwakho lwenethiwekhi, linda isikhashana bese uluxhuma futhi.
2. Uma ngabe Intambo ye-Ethernet ixhunyiwe, isuse ku-PC yakho. Bese, uyixhume kabusha noma uyixhume kunethiwekhi ye-Wi-Fi. Lokhu kuzoqinisekisa ukuthi akukho ukucwayiza phakathi kokuxhumana okunezintambo nokungenantambo.
Funda futhi: Ungakhubaza kanjani i-Steam Overlay ku-Windows 10
Indlela 5: Run 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 Izinqubo Zasemuva
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.
Funda futhi: Ukulungisa Isithombe Se-Steam Sehlulekile Ukulayisha
Indlela yesi-7: Buyekeza iKlayenti le-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. Shaya i Windows ukhiye nohlobo I-Steam. Bese, chofoza Vula.
I-2. Manje, chofoza I-Steam ekhoneni eliphezulu kwesokunxele kwesikrini kulandele Bheka izibuyekezo zeklayenti le-Steam… njengoba kuqokonyiswe ngezansi.
3. Uma unezibuyekezo ezintsha ongazilanda, zifake futhi uqinisekise iklayenti lakho le-Steam lisesikhathini samanje.
4. Manje, qalisa kabusha i-Steam and check if Steam unable to connect to server error code is solved now.
Indlela yesi-8: Lungisa Amafayela Esistimu
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.
Funda futhi: Lungisa I-Steam Ilokhu Iphahlazeka
Indlela yesi-9: Qalisa I-Malware Scan
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.
Futhi, uma ufuna ukususa uhlelo olungayilungele ikhompuyutha yakho, hlola umhlahlandlela wethu Ungayikhipha Kanjani I-Malware ku-PC yakho ngaphakathi Windows 10.
Indlela 10: Vuselela iWindows
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
Ngemva kokubuyekeza i-Windows Operating System yakho, hlola ukuthi ungakwazi yini ukuxhuma kunethiwekhi yakho.
Funda futhi: Uyidawuniloda Kanjani Imidlalo Ye-Steam ku-hard drive yangaphandle
Indlela yesi-11: Khubaza iseva elibamba
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 yeselula.
Method 12: Reset TCP/IP Protocols
I-TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) iyiphrothokholi yokuxhumana yenethiwekhi ebalulekile eyabayo futhi ikhombe Imithetho futhi ejwayelekile izinqubo nge-inthanethi. Amaphrothokholi e-TCP/IP anesibopho sokudlulisa amaphakethe edatha esuka kumthumeli nomamukeli. Uma kunokungqubuzana enqubeni, ukusetha kabusha iphrothokholi kanye nekheli le-IP kuzokusiza ukulungisa inkinga okuxoxiwe ngayo. Landela umhlahlandlela wethu wokuthi Uzixazulula Kanjani Izinkinga Zokuxhumaniseka Kwenethiwekhi Windows 10 ukusetha kabusha i-TCP/IP.
After implementing the steps, check if you can fix Steam unable to connect to server.
Indlela 13: Sebenzisa i-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.
Funda futhi: Ungashintsha kanjani izilungiselelo zeseva ye-DNS Windows 11
Indlela 14: Khubaza I-Antivirus Okwesikhashana (Uma Ikhona)
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 15: Lungisa 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.
Inketho I: I-Whitelist Steam
Ukuze uvumele i-Steam ku-Windows Defender Firewall yakho, landela inkomba yethu ethi Vumela noma Vimba Izinhlelo zokusebenza nge-Windows Firewall futhi usebenzise izinyathelo njengoba uyaliwe.
Option II: Disable Windows Defender Firewall (Not Recommended)
Uma ungazi ukuthi ungayikhubaza kanjani iWindows Defender Firewall, umhlahlandlela wethu wokuthi Ungakhubaza Kanjani Windows 10 I-Firewall izokusiza wenze kanjalo.
Inketho III: Dala Umthetho Omusha ku-Firewall
1. Shaya i Ukhiye weWindows bese uthayipha IWindows Defender Firewall enokuphepha okuthuthukile. Bese, chofoza Vula.
2. Manje, kufasitelana elingakwesobunxele, chofoza Imithetho yangaphakathi njengoba kubonisiwe.
3. Bese, kufasitelana elingakwesokudla, chofoza ku Umthetho omusha... njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
4. Manje, qiniseka ukuthi ukhetha i- Uhlelo inketho ngaphansi Iluphi uhlobo lomthetho ongathanda ukuludala? imenyu bese uchofoza Okulandelayo> njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
5. Bese, chofoza inkinobho Dlulisa amehlo… inkinobho ehambisana ne Le ndlela yohlelo: njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
6. Bese, zulazula uye ku- C:Amafayela Ohlelo (x86)Steam indlela bese uchofoza kabili ku- isethaphu ifayela. Bese, chofoza ku- Vula inkinobho.
7. Bese, chofoza Okulandelayo> ku Iseluleki Esisha Somthetho Ongenayo ifasitela njengoba kubonisiwe.
8. Manje, khetha inkinobho yomsakazo eduze kwayo Vumela uxhumano bese uchofoza Okulandelayo> njengoba kubonisiwe.
9. Qiniseka Isizinda, Siyimfihlo, Sisesidlangalaleni amabhokisi akhethiwe bese uchofoza Okulandelayo> njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
10. Ekugcineni, engeza igama emthethweni wakho omusha bese uchofoza okuthi Qeda.
All done! Check if you have fixed Steam store error code 118 is fixed or not.
Funda futhi: Ungayikhipha kanjani imidlalo ye-Steam
Indlela yesi-16: Buyekeza Umshayeli Wenethiwekhi
Ngaso sonke isikhathi qinisekisa ukuthi uma usebenzisa amashayeli enethiwekhi abuyekeziwe futhi uma kukhona izibuyekezo ezisalindile, uyelulekwa ukuthi uzilande futhi uzifake okufanayo. Landela umhlahlandlela wethu wokuthi Ungawabuyekeza Kanjani Abashayeli Be-Adapter Yenethiwekhi Windows 10 ukwenza kanjalo. Uma usubuyekeze umshayeli wakho wenethiwekhi, qala kabusha your computer and test the network connection. You will not face Steam store error code 118 again.
Indlela 17: Faka kabusha Umshayeli 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.
Ngemva kokufaka kabusha abashayeli benethiwekhi, hlola ukuthi ungakwazi yini ukuxhuma kunethiwekhi ngaphandle kwezinkinga.
Indlela 18: Roll Back Network Abashayeli
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.
Ngemva kwakho Windows 10 ikhompyutha ifake inguqulo yangaphambilini yabashayeli, hlola ukuthi ingaxhuma yini kunethiwekhi ngaphandle kokuphazamiseka.
Funda futhi: Ukulungisa I-Steam ihamba kancane Windows 10
Indlela 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.
I-1. Cindezela Okhiye beWindows + E ndawonye ukuvula I-Explorer yefayela.
2. Manje, shintshela ku- Buka ithebhu bese uhlola ifayela le- Izinto ezifihliwe ibhokisi ku Khombisa / fihla ingxenye.
3. Now, goto the following indlela into the navigation path of I-Explorer yefayela.
C: WindowsSystem32driversetc
4. Manje, khetha bese uchofoza kwesokudla ku izivakashi ifayela bese ukhetha ifayela le Vula nge inketho njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
5. Manje, khetha i I-Notepad inketho ohlwini bese uchofoza OK njengoba kubonisiwe.
I-6. Manje, i izivakashi ifayela lizovulwa ngo I-Notepad Ngokulandelayo.
7. Remove all data except 127.0.0.1 localhost.
8. Now, save the file by clicking on I-Ctrl+ S okhiye ndawonye.
9. Phuma I-Notepad and check if you have fixed error code 118.
Indlela 20: Khipha Uhlelo Olusanda kufakwa
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. Cindezela bese ubamba Windows + I okhiye ndawonye ukuvula Izilungiselelo zeWindows.
I-2. Manje, chofoza Apps.
3. Type and search any recently added application in the list and select it.
4. Ekugcineni, chofoza Khipha.
Funda futhi: Lungisa Iphutha Elikhiyiwe Ifayela Lokuqukethwe Kwe-Steam
Indlela 21: Faka kabusha iSteam
If you have not attained any fix for your problem, reinstall Steam as instructed below.
1. Shaya i Ukhiye weWindows, thayipha Iphaneli yokulawula bese uchofoza Vula.
I-2. Manje, chofoza Khipha uhlelo ngaphansi kwe Izinhlelo imenyu njengoba kukhonjisiwe.
3. The Izinhlelo kanye Izici utility will be opened up and now search for I-Steam.
I-4. Manje, chofoza I-Steam Bese ukhetha Khipha inketho njengoba kuboniswe esithombeni esingezansi.
5. Chofoza ku- Khipha button on the Steam Uninstall window to uninstall the Steam app on your PC.
6. Susa i- I-Steam folder in the location path Local Disk (C:) > Program Files (x86) ngokucindezela i Susa ukhiye.
The steps explained below will help you reinstall the Steam app on your PC from scratch.
I-7. Vula official website of the Steam app on your default web browser and click on the Faka Steam button on the top-right corner of the home page.
8. Chofoza ku- FAKA I-STEAM button on the next page to download the Steam app on your PC.
9. Click on the downloaded I-SteamSetup.exe file in the bottom-left corner of the page to launch the Steam app on your PC.
10. Chofoza ku- Olandelayo button on the Steam Setup window to initiate the setup of your Steam app on your PC.
11. Select the language of your choice in the next window and click on the Olandelayo button in the wizard.
12. Select the destination folder of the Steam app by clicking on the Dlulisa amehlo… button and clicking on the ukufaka button to complete the installation of the app.
13. Chofoza ku- Qeda inkinobho ku Completing Steam Setup window to complete the steam setup.
14. Create a new account or log in to your existing account using the login credentials on the I-Steam uhlelo lokusebenza.
Now, you have successfully reinstalled Steam on your Windows 10 PC.
Indlela 22: Setha kabusha Izilungiselelo 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 futhi: Ungayilungisa kanjani i-Steam ingavuli kuWindows 10
Indlela 23: Yenza Ukubuyiselwa Kwesistimu
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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