Originally posted by Assistant:

try compatibility mode for Windows 8.

Originally posted by rawWwRrr:

Originally posted by Assistant:

try compatibility mode for Windows 8.

Given that Steam has dropped all support for pre-10 version of Windows, how would this be applicable at all?

Originally posted by Assistant:

End all Steam processes in Task Manager, then run steam://open/main from the Run dialog. If that fails, delete the appcache folder, run Steam as administrator, and try compatibility mode for Windows 8. Also check if your antivirus is blocking steamwebhelper.exe.

Originally posted by =Barack Obama=:

Originally posted by Assistant:

End all Steam processes in Task Manager, then run steam://open/main from the Run dialog. If that fails, delete the appcache folder, run Steam as administrator, and try compatibility mode for Windows 8. Also check if your antivirus is blocking steamwebhelper.exe.

When I do as you described, I get a window with the following message:

"No streamed game could be found for your account on the local network.

What does that mean?

Originally posted by =Barack Obama=:

Hey guys

I'm really desperate. As of today, Steam won't start for me anymore. According to Task Manager, it does start, see attachment, but it's nowhere to be seen, not even in the taskbar or in the mini icons.
I've tried everything, even with the help of ChatGpt. I even reinstalled Windows with my saved settings.
Nothing worked. I reinstalled Steam several times, but still no success. I even created a new local account, but that didn't help either.
The graphics card driver is also up to date.

According to ChatGpt, it could have something to do with “steamwebhelper.exe.”
I really don't know what to do anymore and, to be honest, I don't really want to completely reinstall Windows ;)

Thanks for your help

Use Windows 25H2

I really don't know what to do anymore

Originally posted by IDidn'tK:

Originally posted by =Barack Obama=:

Hey guys

I'm really desperate. As of today, Steam won't start for me anymore. According to Task Manager, it does start, see attachment, but it's nowhere to be seen, not even in the taskbar or in the mini icons.
I've tried everything, even with the help of ChatGpt. I even reinstalled Windows with my saved settings.
Nothing worked. I reinstalled Steam several times, but still no success. I even created a new local account, but that didn't help either.
The graphics card driver is also up to date.

According to ChatGpt, it could have something to do with “steamwebhelper.exe.”
I really don't know what to do anymore and, to be honest, I don't really want to completely reinstall Windows ;)

Thanks for your help

Use Windows 25H2

I really don't know what to do anymore

you haven't mentioned what's going on with the app.

is it hanging, not responding, won't run or the window won't render or open and close?

could be an system file issue

could be a virus and won't let go of a resource while you work in the steam folder and play games.

have you tried to uninstall it cleanly with revo uninstaller?