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==Issues fixed==
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===Steam Survey won't show up (Linux)===
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{{--}} A common issue which to this day hasn't been fixed.
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Alter the last survey time|ref={{cn|date=November 2017}}}}
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# Quit/close Steam
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# Run Terminal and type this command
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<pre>
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sed -i -e '/SurveyDate/ s/"[0-9].*"/"'$(date +%Y-%m-%d -d "1 year ago")'"/' ~/.local/share/Steam/config/config.vdf
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</pre>
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3. Run Steam
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===Create Desktop Shortcut doesn't work (Linux)===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://circularlogic.pythonanywhere.com/shortcut/ Steam Linux Shortcut Maker]|ref=<ref>https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/5012</ref>}}
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===Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432===
 
===Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432===
 
{{ii}} Restart Steam.
 
{{ii}} Restart Steam.

Revision as of 11:43, 5 November 2017

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Steam
Steam cover
Developers
Valve Corporation
Release dates
Windows September 12, 2003
macOS (OS X) May 12, 2010
Linux February 14, 2013
Steam at Wikipedia

Digital Distribution

Key points

DRM: Digital distribution platform with accompanying client required for downloading and often playing games as well. Games can also be DRM-Free or contain third party DRM.
Refund policy: 14 days or 2 hours of playtime,; see the Steam Refunds and Pre-release titles are refundable through the Store Transactions
Two-factor authentication: Steam Mobile app or email
Some games sold through third parties activate on Steam; see Retail / Digital CD Keys.
Periodic free weekend and individual publisher-driven events provide temporary and permanent free access to select titles.
The Flatpak version of the client is available at the FlatHub database. [1]
For better integration with Linux, it is recommended to install Linux Steam integration.

General information

Official store
Official Support
Account details
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Database

Steam Cloud

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Steam Cloud is a feature of the Steam client that allows save game data to synced to the cloud. A list of Steam Cloud games can be searched for on Steam, though some games are not listed there even though they use Steam Cloud.

Steam Cloud implementation is very inconsistent among developers. Some choose to only sync configuration files, some force users to choose only a single slot to be synced. Some games list Steam Cloud as a feature, but do not sync any data whatsoever. Some examples of such games are Halo: Spartan Assault and Capsized.

Free and built-in with the Steam client.
Automatically backs up saves/settings on supported games.
Not every game is supported; up to the developers to implement it.
Some games only sync saves, while others only sync settings; dependent on the developers.

Big Picture

This mode can be launched by clicking on the Big Picture icon, by pushing Alt+ Enter while the Steam window is on focus, or through the home button on a controller.
See PC gaming on a TV and couch for general setup information.
Allows Steam to be used with a controller.

Adjust font size DPI (Windows)

Steam does not always respect the Windows DPI settings.
Appears to work if the Windows DPI settings are also adjusted above 100% size.
Instructions

Taskbar showing on top (Windows)

This is caused by the incompatibility with DPI scaling in Windows.
Instructions

Downloading game files with SteamGet (Linux)

SteamGet is a script created by Ryan C. Gordon (aka Icculus) which requires SteamCMD to work. What it does is that it will download all the files from the selected game you own in your account without requiring you to rely Wine to do that or use the SteamCMD itself as this script makes its task more simple. This can be very useful if you wish to use the game files for the source port of the game or an open source engine.

Family Sharing

Allows sharing games between accounts. Each account gets separate saves, achievements, et al. except for DRM keys, which are shared.[1]
If the account's main owner is playing a game from their own account, or someone else is using family share on that account, you are presented with the "buy" option instead of install/play for the selected game.[2]
VAC bans can apply to the both the perpetrator and the owning account of a shared game, and the Family Share feature can be revoked entirely.[1]
Games with 3rd party DRM tied to account-locked keys (such as Uplay), have the feature specifically turned off by their publisher, or are VAC-banned cannot be shared and are not shown in shared accounts.[1]
Instructions

Issues unresolved

Steam doesn't scale DPI correctly

Steam does not scale DPI properly over 100% DPI scale. Valve has still not implemented support for HiDPI resolutions.[3]

Instructions

Issues fixed

Steam Survey won't show up (Linux)

A common issue which to this day hasn't been fixed.
Instructions

Create Desktop Shortcut doesn't work (Linux)

Instructions

Error 80 And Application Load Error P:0000065432

Restart Steam.

Failed To Find Steam

Restart Steam. If this doesn't work, then see Delete ClientRegistry.blob.

Failed to start game. App already running

This may appear when launching the same game twice. Restart Steam if it still appears.

Game fails to launch or has odd gamebreaking issues

Instructions

Lowered volume when using background Metro apps while Steam is open (Windows 8)

Instructions

Make the Big Picture web browser faster (Windows)

This feature is enabled by default for compatibility reasons. It can add significant delays when loading any content on the internet, and as such is not usually required.
Certain browsers such as Chrome may benefit from this change too.
Instructions

Steam fails to launch

No error messages are present, placeholder.

Delete ClientRegistry.blob

Steam updates sometimes fail to progress, or the message Failed to find Steam appears.
Instructions

Reinstalling Steam

If the other solutions don't work, then follow these instructions.
Every Steam game should be installed in a separate folder, outside the main Steam installation location, this makes it easier to play and backup such games again.
Step One
Instructions
Step Two
Instructions
Instructions
Step Three
Instructions
Changing the main Steam installation paths
This is for games downloaded outside of the main Steam installation path.
Instructions

Unable to download any games

Steam servers are currently unavailable.
Steam servers are too busy.
The Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes.
Instructions

Unable to log in

Steam has an official support page for most network issues here.
Instructions

Other information

Use Native Steam runtime mode on Linux

Improves the performance for both games and the software itself
On a 64-bit system you must install the 32-bit version of these libraries: openal, nss, gtk2, gtk3, libcanberra, gconf, dbus-glib, libnm-glib, libudev0-shim and libappindicator-gtk2 (so the tray icon would work).
Some games may still require some additional libraries to work. You can use this page to learn which ones are needed for the specific software regardless of the linux distribution you are using. Most of the Ubuntu-based distros may already include them.

While the current Steam package already includes required libraries to work, they are sadly outdated as they are from Ubuntu 12.04. However, Valve included an option to force Steam to use the libraries used in your system, also known as Steam Native mode. This can be done by adding STEAM_RUNTIME=0 before the command for launching Steam.

It's best to create a separate executable file for it in order to allow easily switch between the Runtime and Native.

Instructions

Once done, you will be able to run Steam Native with the steam-native command on Terminal, you can add it to the Start/Program Menu if you wish, but it is also best to add it's .desktop file as well, so it'd be available and automatically added.

Instructions

ArchLinux based distributions only require installing steam-native-runtime package which will automatically install required repositories and automatically set everything for you, once you install Steam.

Change a game's language

Instructions

Delete files stored in the Steam Cloud

Instructions

Disable Steam announcements

Instructions

Playing without game updates

The Only update this game when I launch it checkbox does not allow playing without updates, the only way to avoid updates is by playing Offline.[4]
Some developers make earlier versions available under the Betas tab in the game's properties in the Steam client. Once selected and downloaded, this alternate version can be played without further updates.

Steam Offline Mode

The Steam Offline Mode can only be enabled after logging in at least once with a working internet connection.
Instructions

Toggle Steam Cloud per game

Instructions

Toggle the Steam overlay per game

Instructions

Copying a game from a different computer

Instructions

Add Windows Store games as non-Steam games

Instructions

Disable Steam's link filter

Instructions

Steam sales

Steam sales occur on a regular basis, and can includes sales as high as 90% off. On any given date, a Steam sale will switch at 6pm UTC, e.g. a weekend sale may last from Thursday 6pm UTC to Monday 6pm UTC.

Regular deals

Daily deal or Today's deal

Single game only. Lasts for 48 hours from 6pm UTC every day.

Midweek madness

Multiple games, highlighted on Store page in the 'Spotlight'. Lasts from Tuesday 6pm UTC to Thursday 6pm UTC.

Weekend sale

Multiple games, highlighted on Store page in the 'Spotlight'. Lasts from Thursday 6pm UTC to Tuesday 6pm UTC.

Long sales

Steam is famous for having long periods of deep discounts which apply to virtually its entire catalogue of games. During this period, Steam will usually run daily discounts, further slashing prices (as low as 90% off). Therefore, it is a good idea to hold off buying a particular game unless the game is on a daily deal (or flash sale), or it is the last day of the sale.

Seasonal sales

Year Date Length in days Sale name
2009 Dec 23 - Jan 03 11 Holiday Sale[5]
2010 Jun 24 - Jul 04 10 Perils Of Summer Sale[6]
2010 Oct 28 - Nov 01 4 Halloween Sale[7]
2010 Dec 20 - Jan 02 13 Holiday Sale[8]
2011 Jun 30 - Jul 11 11 Summer Camp Sale[9]
2011 Oct 27 - Oct 31 4 Halloween Sale[10]
2011 Nov 23 - Nov 27 4 Autumn Sale[11]
2011 Dec 19 - Jan 01 13 Holiday Sale[12]
2012 Jul 12 - Jul 22 10 Summer Camp Sale
2012 Oct 29 - Nov 01 4 Halloween Sale[13]
2012 Nov 21 - Nov 26 5 Autumn Sale[14]
2012 Dec 20 - Jan 05 16 Holiday Sale[15]
2013 Mar 21 - Mar 29 9 Spring Indie Sale[16]
2013 Jul 11 - Jul 23 12 Summer Getaway Sale[17]
2013 Oct 29 - Nov 01 4 Halloween Sale[18]
2013 Nov 27 - Dec 03 6 Autumn Sale[19]
2013 Dec 19 - Jan 03 15 Holiday Sale[20]
2014 Jun 19 - Jun 30 11 Summer Sale[21]
2014 Oct 30 - Nov 03 4 Halloween Sale[22]
2014 Dec 18 - Jan 02 15 Holiday Sale[23]
2015 Jun 11 - Jun 21 11 Monster Summer Sale[24]
2015 Dec 23 - Jan 4 12 Holiday Sale[25]
2016 Feb 5 - Feb 12 7 Lunar Sale[26]
2016 Jun 23 - Jul 4 11 Summer Sale[27]
2016 Dec 22 - Jan 4 12 Winter Sale[28]

Price Comparison

During Steam sales, you can make sure you are getting the best price available by using a service like IsThereAnyDeal, CheapShark or SteamPrices, which compares pricing across multiple game stores/distributors/regions.


References