do u mean launch Steam directly from the installation folder, not from a pre-existing shortcut (~C:\program files (x86)\Steam). Originally posted by Avid:Completely exit the Steam client. If it fixed your issue go let him know he helped you on his steam profile. This fix is credited to steam user Slinger. This command requires administrator privileges and may take a few minutes. (If you have installed Steam to another path, please replace C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam with the correct path.) The Steam application will either appear as Steam or Steam.exe depending on whether your settings show file extensions.Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\SteamService.exe /repair Now, launch Steam directly from the installation folder, not from a pre-existing shortcut (~C:\program files (x86)\Steam). Type steam://flushconfig then press enter. Open the run dialogue by pressing windows key + r (you can also navigate here from the start menu by typing run).