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Thomas the Dank Engine 16 Feb, 2013 @ 7:40pm

Can't Open Steam?

I haven't used Steam since November, and now when I try to run it, I get:
Steam Client Bootstrapper
(buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave....
has stopped working
......
Help?

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Sgt.Sausage 16 Feb, 2013 @ 7:44pm

Open your steam install folder, (probably something like this "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam"), then delete everything EXCEPT steam.exe, and your steamapps folder (where all your games are)

Then double click steam.exe, steam will redownload everything and should repair itself, will take a bit.

Thomas the Dank Engine 17 Feb, 2013 @ 1:57pm

I'm afraid that may be the issue I have now. I have no idea how to open the install folder. .__.'

Erisu 14 Mar, 2013 @ 4:57pm

Has this problem been resolved? For I am experiencing the same problem right now.

Thomas the Dank Engine 15 Mar, 2013 @ 2:52pm

It's been resolved, just follow what Sgt. Sausage posted

Kyronex 15 Mar, 2013 @ 11:31pm

So I have to delete all my games if this happens in order to fix the issue?

Thomas the Dank Engine 16 Mar, 2013 @ 8:11am

No, open the Steam install folder, and delete everything EXCEPT Steam.exe and your steamapps folder.

Alexander 23 Mar, 2013 @ 10:14pm

This is complete bullshit. STEAM FIX YOUR SHIT!

boolshevik 24 Mar, 2013 @ 9:51am

I have deleted my stuff multiple times now to no avail. I think it may be a corrupted update for some of us.

amisconception 9 May, 2013 @ 3:09pm

I might have received this corrupted update. I've tried uninstalling/re-installing at least a dozen times. I tried a system restore, I've tried a ton of stuff. Not sure what to do at this point.

Alefold 29 May, 2013 @ 3:06pm

The stem.exe in the folder except for saying steam.exe it says steam.exe old is that normal??

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Lil Phil 30 May, 2013 @ 6:37pm

i deleted the stuff like you said and it still didnt work. I think im gonna have to wait for the next steam update. how am i just getting this problem now

Last edited by Lil Phil; 30 May, 2013 @ 6:39pm

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iSeanC 9 Jun, 2013 @ 10:32am

Now 2 months after I am getting this error. Tried all the fixes to no avail. Any suggestions?

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CompletelyCake 13 Jul, 2013 @ 4:32pm

fix this now!

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κατάληψις 21 Jul, 2013 @ 4:02pm

For anyone that is still having a problem after doing what Sgt.Sausage said, I may have a solution:
Right click on Steam.exe
Click Properties
go to the compatibility tab
Check the box for running in compatibility mode, then select your OS (If on Windows 8 like me, use Windows Xp service pack 3.
hit apply and ok
Launch Steam
Allow UAC prompt
It will then say it is not recommended to run Steam in Compatibility mode. hit cancel.
Login in to your account
I had to agree again to the terms and conditions.

After that, Steam seems to be running just fine. i would recommend trying this to anyone having trouble, I was blocked by this error for 4 days.

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