Click to start and stop the steam game. Uncover the reason+solution

Steam is one of the most commonly used game platforms, with a large number of games. When we play games on the Steam platform, some players may encounter the problem of starting and stopping the game. This problem may be caused by many reasons. Now we will reveal these reasons and provide corresponding solutions.

1、 Cause analysis

Corrupt game file: Corrupt game file may cause the game to stop after starting. This may be due to a problem during the download process or the problem with the game itself.

Missing runtime: Some games require a specific runtime to function properly. If the runtime is missing, the game may not start or stop after starting.

Firewall or security software blocking: Some security software or firewall may misjudge the game as malware, thus preventing it from starting.

Steam platform problem: Sometimes, the Steam platform itself may have problems, resulting in the failure of the game to start normally.

Network problem: The network is unstable or the connection is interrupted, which may cause the game to stop after starting.

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2、 Solution

Check the integrity of the game file: in the Steam client, right-click the game and select "Properties", then under the "Local File" tab, click the "Verify the integrity of the game file" button. If the game file is damaged, Steam will repair it.

Install the runtime: Install the corresponding runtime according to the game requirements. You can find relevant information on the official game website or Steam community to learn the name and version of the required runtime.

Turn off firewall or security software: Turn off firewall or security software temporarily and try to start the game. If the game can be started normally, it means that the security software has blocked the operation of the game. If the security software misjudges the game, you can add the game to the white list.

Restart the Steam platform: Sometimes, restarting the Steam platform can solve some problems. You can try to close Steam and reopen it, and then try to start the game again.

Check the network connection: Make sure the network connection is stable, and try to restart the game after reconnecting to the network.

Update video card driver: outdated video card driver may cause the game to fail to start normally. You can go to the official website of the graphics card manufacturer to download and install the latest driver.

Try other games: If other games have similar problems, it may be the Steam platform itself. Try contacting Steam customer service for help.

Check the computer hardware: If there is a problem with the computer hardware, the game may not start. You can check whether the CPU, memory, hard disk, etc. are working properly.

Clean the registry: Sometimes, incorrect settings in the registry may cause the game to fail to start. You can use the Registry Cleanup tool to clean up invalid or conflicting entries in the registry.

Reinstall the game: If none of the above methods can solve the problem, you can try to uninstall and reinstall the game. Please back up the game archive before uninstalling.

Conclusion: When encountering the problem of Steam game clicking start and stop, first analyze the possible causes, and then try to solve the problem one by one. Most problems can be solved by checking the integrity of the game file, installing the runtime, closing the firewall or security software, and restarting the Steam platform. If the problem still exists, you can try to contact Steam customer service or check whether there is a problem with the computer hardware.