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Prevent Internet from Disconnecting Steam while Playing a Game
You can try flushing up your Steam and DNS configuration
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Updated onOctober 5, 2023
updated onOctober 5, 2023
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If your Internet disconnects when playing Steam games, check today’s content. We understand how annoying it can be, so we’ve compiled a list of solutions to fix it in a few minutes.
Some users reported experiencing an issue regarding the connectivity to the Steam servers. They get disconnected after a few seconds when attempting to play games online.
We came up with a series of solutions to help you fix this annoying issue, so keep reading.
Before trying out our listed methods, we recommend looking at some of the most popular reasons for today’s issue.
Why is Steam going offline?
As we all know by now, whenever an issue with Steam occurs, there can be a variety of possible reasons, but here are the most common, based on the feedback of users across the globe:
Now, let’s see what you can do in the above situations. By using them, you’ll not have to worry again aboutInternet disconnection when playing gameson Steam.
What can I do if Steam is going offline?
1. Check your Internet connection
As Internet connectivity becomes more widespread around the world, not all places enjoy the same bandwidth needed to run modern media-rich websites.
That’s why it’s so important to check your Internet connection and make sure you’re OK, so you don’t run into the annoying problem of Steam disconnecting when you want to play.
Also, check out ourtop browsers with low bandwidthto make sure you’re ready for the virtual experience as you expected.
However, you notice that your Internet still disconnects when playing Steam games, we have some more options you can try.
2. Allow Steam through Windows Firewall
If you allow Steam to pass through the Windows Defender Firewall, you can also eliminate unwanted platform disconnects when you open a game, so be sure to try it out now.
3. Flush the Steam config and DNS
By flushing the Steam configuration and the DNS, you can get rid of the Steam disconnection problem when trying to play online, so be sure to try this simple method.
Also, if you encounter the issue whereSteam is disconnected by VAC, follow our step-by-step guide to resolve it with ease.
4. Update your video adapter driver
If your Internet still disconnects when playing Steam games, we have one more solution you can go for.
5. Reinstall Steam
To make sure you get rid of errors or unwanted bugs, it’s easiest to uninstall Steam and install it again. Be sure to follow the steps above and easily eliminate this issue.
Some users reported thatSteam Overlay is sometimes not working. If you also face this problem, check some dedicated fixing solutions.
Another option would be to use third-party software that scans your PC and downloads the drivers it needs within seconds, helping your device to work properly and benefit from the latest security features.
We hope that at least one of our solutions could help you fix theSteamconnectivity issue. If you know of any other fixes, leave them in the comment section below.
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
