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Steam Game Launches Then Closes: 7 Ways to Fix it
Explore tested solutions to fix Steam errors in no time
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Updated onJanuary 4, 2024
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Some Steam users have reported on the Steam forum that some games instantly close on loading screens.
Consequently, the games aren’t starting for them. Also, it happens that the Steam game launches and then closes with no error message.
Why does my game keep closing on Steam?
The Steam game keeps crashing issue can be caused by a plethora of reasons, but the most common ones are the following:
Follow along to find out what to do to fix the Steam preparing to launch, and then nothing happens.
How do I fix a Steam game that keeps crashing on startup?
Before following the solutions below, make sure to check out the following aspects:
1. Update the graphics card driver
A more efficient way to keep all your drivers up to date, including the graphics card driver, is to use software that does this automatically.
This way, you will significantly reduce the number of errors associated with drivers, which will impact your productivity and mood.
Outbyte Driver Updateris a great tool to have when speaking about updating drivers. They use rich database driver files ready to be installed.
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2. Delete ClientRegistry.blob
Games might not run if Steam’s ClientRegistry.blob file is corrupted. As such, deleting a corrupted ClientRegistrty.blob file is another potential resolution for Steam games that instantly close upon launch.
Remember that you’ll also lose local Steam settings after deleting thatfile.
3. Run the game in Compatibility Mode
Running it in compatibility mode might fix the issue if it’s a slightly older game title. Compatibility mode runs software with settings from a previous Windows platform. This also helps whenJedi Survivor is crashing on startup.
4. Verify the game’s cache
Verifying game caches can fix corrupted game files. As such, this might be a potential fix for Steam games that instantly close when you run them.
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OpenSteam,then right-click the game you are having issues with and selectProperties.
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Click theLocal Filestab, which includes four options. Then select theVerify Integrity Of Game Filesoption to validate the cache.
5. Delete the appcache folder
In Windows, applications receive additional rights when run with the administrator account. This grants them the ability to make changes to the system files, update the registry, and access other areas that are typically off-limits.
Some readers suggested cutting the internet connectivity completely before running the game. This, of course, is only a temporary solution.
Also, restart your PC and listen for any unusual beeping from your motherboard. In that case, theGPU or CPU are overheatingand you should address the problem quickly.
The above solutions will fix the Steam causing PC to crash issue in Windows 10 as well as 11. But for more methods, you can check out our guide onwhat to do if Steam games won’t launch.
If you have further questions about the resolutions, or perhaps even your fixes, please post them below.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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