我们不得不承认，Steam是最大的平台之一，玩家可以在这里找到和玩游戏，并且可以与其他游戏玩家会面和互动。它使他们能够体验一个全面的游戏环境，在那里他们可以真正享受时间。但是，有时Steam将无法启动并且会在启动时卡住。原因有很多，但人们的挫败感是相似的。没有人愿意在打开应用程序后随时面对Steam卡在准备启动错误的情况。毫无疑问，您正在阅读这篇文章。因此，在本文中，您将看到系统有效地解决Steam游戏卡在准备启动错误的方法。
如何修复 Steam 卡在准备在 Windows 10 中启动的问题(How to Fix Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch in Windows 10)
如前所述，steam 在启动时卡住有几个原因。下面列出了一些原因，以便您阅读和了解Steam游戏不会更好地启动Windows 10问题。
- 如果游戏文件的完整性受到损害，则可能会发生此错误。
- 如果Steam应用程序、驱动程序或Windows系统未更新，此问题可能会蔓延到您的屏幕上。
- 使用免费VPN服务可能会导致此错误。
现在，让我们看看使用上述步骤修复Steam卡在准备启动错误上的一些方法。
方法一：以管理员身份运行 Steam(Method 1: Run Steam as Administrator)
通过以管理员身份运行Steam，您将允许它控制整个应用程序并访问没有管理员就无法访问的文件。请按照以下步骤执行相同操作。
1. 右键单击 Steam.exe 文件并选择 属性(Properties)。
2. 转到 兼容性(Compatibility) 选项卡并选中 以管理员身份运行此程序(Run this program as an administrator) 选项。
3. 最后，单击 应用(Apply) > 确定(OK) 以保存更改。
方法二：验证游戏文件的完整性(Method 2: Verify Integrity of Game Files)
如果解压后游戏文件损坏，您可能会遇到Steam卡在准备启动错误。要验证文件的完整性，请仔细执行以下步骤：
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key)，输入 Steam，然后点击 打开(Open)。
2. 单击LIBRARY选项，如下所示。
3. 如下图所示，从左窗格中选择并右键单击所需的游戏，然后单击属性(Properties)选项。
4. 现在，单击左窗格中的LOCAL FILES选项，如下所示。
5. 点击验证演示文件的完整性...(Verify integrity of demo files…)，如下图所示。
6. 片刻之后，游戏文件将成功验证(successfully validated)，表明文件没有损坏。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 10 中的 Steam 错误代码 e502 l3(Fix Steam Error Code e502 l3 in Windows 10)
方法 3：禁用不需要的进程(Method 3: Disable Unwanted Processes)
如果有应用程序在后台运行，将导致Steam应用程序无法正常启动。您必须禁用不需要的应用程序或进程以消除Steam游戏不会启动Windows 10错误。仔细阅读(Read)并按照接下来的步骤进行操作。
1. 同时按键盘上的Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys以启动任务管理器(Task Manager)窗口。
2. 右键单击不需要的进程（例如Google Chrome）并选择结束任务(End task)选项。
方法 4：禁用 Windows Defender(Method 4: Disable Windows Defender)
许多用户报告说，Windows Defender限制了一些应用程序的启动。并且它可能会阻止Steam应用程序启动。您可以禁用Windows Defender以查看它是否真的是根本原因。
1. 您需要同时按下Windows + R keys才能打开运行(Run)对话框。
2.输入gpedit.msc并点击OK打开本地组策略编辑器(Local Group Policy Editor)。
3. 然后，双击计算机配置(Computer Configuration)。
4. 转到Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus文件夹。
5. 现在要关闭此功能，您需要双击关闭 Windows Defender 防病毒策略。( the Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus policy.)
6.在这里，您需要选择启用选项(Enabled option)。它将在您的设备上永久关闭此功能。
7. 单击应用(Apply)，然后 单击确定(OK) 以保存更改。
8. 最后，重新启动 PC(restart the PC)以在您的设备上激活设置。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何更改 Steam 个人资料图片(How to Change Steam Profile Picture)
方法 5：更新设备驱动程序(Method 5: Update Device Drivers)
您也可以通过更新设备驱动程序来解决此问题，因为过时的驱动程序可能会导致Steam卡在准备启动错误。因此，请按照接下来的步骤更新设备驱动程序。
1. 单击 开始(Start)，键入 设备管理器(Device Manager)，然后按 Enter 键(Enter key)。
2. 双击 显示适配器(Display adapters) 将其展开。
3. 右键单击所需的驱动程序(desired driver) （例如 Intel (R) UHD Graphics）并选择 更新驱动程序 (Update driver )，如下所示。
4. 接下来，单击 自动搜索驱动程序(Search automatically for drivers) ，如图所示。
5A。如果驱动程序已经更新，它会显示 您设备的最佳驱动程序已经安装(The best drivers for your device are already installed)。
5B。如果驱动程序已过时，则它们将 自动更新(updated automatically)。
6.最后，按照上述步骤更新所有过时的驱动程序并 重新启动您的PC(restart your PC)。
方法六：更新 Steam(Method 6: Update Steam)
更新Steam将是最佳选择，因为此应用程序可能会遇到一些错误或故障，这些错误或故障将通过更新自动修复。阅读(Read)并按照以下步骤更新您设备上的Steam应用程序。
1.从Windows Search启动Steam应用程序。
2. 现在，点击Steam ，然后点击Check for Steam Client Updates…
3A。Steam – Self Updater将自动下载更新（如果有）。单击(Click) 重新启动 STEAM(RESTART STEAM)以应用更新。
3B。如果您没有更新，则会显示您的 Steam 客户端已是最新(Your Steam client is already up-to-date)消息，如下所示。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何将 Microsoft 游戏添加到 Steam(How to Add Microsoft Games to Steam)
方法 7：更新 Windows(Method 7: Update Windows)
为了让Steam应用程序完全启动，您的系统应该是最新的。如果您的系统已过时，那么任何已安装应用程序的性能很容易出现问题。因此，如果您面临Steam卡在准备启动问题，您应该考虑在您的系统操作系统上下载并安装最新更新，因为这将导致更新最新的界面和配置，这可能会解决您面临的所有问题在您的系统上。阅读我们关于如何下载和安装 Windows 10 最新更新(How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update)的指南，以清楚地了解该过程。实施此方法后，查看您是否修复了Steam游戏卡在准备启动问题上。
方法八：删除 AppCache 文件夹(Method 8: Delete AppCache Folder)
此文件夹包含有关游戏和应用程序的缓存信息。删除此文件夹后，它将给应用程序一个硬刷新并修复Steam游戏卡在准备启动错误。
注意：(Note:) 一旦您启动Steam应用程序，应用程序缓存将自动创建。
1. 同时按下 Windows + E 键(keys) 打开 文件资源管理器(File Explorer)
2. 导航到您安装Steam的位置(Steam)路径(path)。例如：
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
注意：(Note:)如果您不确定，请阅读我们关于Steam 游戏安装在哪里的指南？(Where are Steam Games installed?)
3. 右键单击 appcache 文件夹并选择 删除(Delete) 选项，如图所示。
4. 现在， 重新启动(Restart) 您的 PC 并 再次以管理员身份运行 Steam(Steam as administrator) 。
方法 9：重新安装 Steam(Method 9: Reinstall Steam)
作为最后的措施，您可以考虑重新安装Steam应用程序以安装最新的最新版本，这不会有您现在面临的复杂情况。
1. 首先， 从文件资源管理器中打开(File Explorer)Steam文件夹，然后右键单击steamapps 文件夹，然后选择 复制(Copy) 选项。
2. 然后， 将文件夹粘贴到( paste the folder) 其他位置以 创建(create a backup) 已安装游戏的备份。
3. 现在按下 Windows 键(Windows key)，输入 应用程序和功能(Apps & features)，然后单击 打开(Open)。
4. 选择 Steam 并单击突出显示的 卸载 (Uninstall )按钮。
5. 再次点击 卸载(Uninstall) 确认。
6. 在 Steam 卸载( Steam Uninstall) 窗口中，单击 卸载(Uninstall) 以删除 Steam。
7. 然后，重启电脑(reboot the PC)。
8. 从您的网络浏览器下载 最新版本(latest version) 的 Steam ，如下所示。
9.下载后，双击运行下载的 SteamSetup.exe文件。(SteamSetup.exe)
10. 在 Steam 设置(Steam Setup) 向导中，单击 下一步 (Next )按钮。
11. 使用 浏览... 选项选择(Browse… )目标文件夹(Destination folder)或保留 默认选项(default option)。然后，单击 Install，如下图所示。
12.等待安装完成，点击 完成(Finish)，如图。
13.安装Steam后，将 之前制作的steamapps备份文件夹移动到已安装的(steamapps)Steam文件夹中。
14. 最后， 重启你的电脑(Restart your PC)。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
这些是您可以在系统上实施的方法，以修复Steam 卡在准备启动(Steam stuck on preparing to launch)错误上。我们希望您能够通过本文中提到的步骤解决此问题。就您认为我们接下来应该介绍的下一个主题分享您的疑问或建议。您可以将它们放在下面的评论部分。
Fix Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch in Windows 10
We have to admit that Steam is one of the biggest platforms where gamers fіnd and play games and can meet and engage with other gamers. It enables them to experience a comрrehensiνe gaming environment where they can truly enjoy the time. Hоwever, there are times where Steam will just not launch аnd will get stuck on launch. Τhe reasons are several, but the frustratiоn is similar across рeople. Nо one likes to face this Steam stuck on рreparing to launch error any time after opening the app. And there is no doubt that you are reading this article due to this. So, in this аrticle, уou will see methods to resolve the Steam games stuck on preparіng to launch error systematically and effectively.
How to Fix Steam Stuck on Preparing to Launch in Windows 10
As said earlier, there are several reasons for steam to get stuck on launch. Some of the reasons are listed below for you to read and understand the Steam game won’t launch Windows 10 issue better.
- This error can occur if the integrity of the game files is compromised.
- If the Steam app, drivers, or Windows system is not updated, this issue might creep in and onto your screen.
- Using a free VPN service might cause this error.
Now, let us see some methods to fix the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error with the mentioned steps.
Method 1: Run Steam as Administrator
By running Steam as an administrator, you will allow it to take control of the entire app and access files that aren’t accessible without an administrator. Follow the steps below to do the same.
1. Right-click on the Steam.exe file and select Properties.
2. Go to the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator option.
3. Finally, click on Apply > OK to save changes.
Method 2: Verify Integrity of Game Files
If the game files are corrupted after extracting, you may get the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. To verify the integrity of files, follow the step below carefully:
1. Press the Windows key, type Steam, and click on Open.
2. Click the LIBRARY option as shown below.
3. Select and right-click the desired game from the left pane as depicted below and click the Properties option.
4. Now, click the LOCAL FILES option from the left pane as shown below.
5. Click on Verify integrity of demo files… as illustrated below.
6. After a few moments, the game files will get successfully validated indicating that the files are not corrupted.
Also Read: Fix Steam Error Code e502 l3 in Windows 10
Method 3: Disable Unwanted Processes
If there are applications running in the background, it will result in difficulty for the Steam application to launch properly. You will have to disable unwanted applications or processes to eliminate the Steam game won’t launch Windows 10 error. Read and follow the upcoming steps carefully to do the same.
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys simultaneously on the keyboard to launch the Task Manager window.
2. Right-click on the unwanted processes (e.g. Google Chrome) and select the End task option.
Method 4: Disable Windows Defender
Many users have reported that Windows Defender restricts the launching of a few apps. And there is a possibility that it might be stopping the Steam application from launching. You can disable Windows Defender to see if it really is the root cause or not.
1. You need to press Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type gpedit.msc and click on OK to open Local Group Policy Editor.
3. Then, double-click on Computer Configuration.
4. Go to the Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus folder.
5. Now to turn off this feature, you need to double-click on the Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus policy.
6. Here, you need to select the Enabled option. It will turn off this feature permanently on your device.
7. Click Apply, followed by OK to save changes.
8. Finally, restart the PC to get the settings activated on your device.
Also Read: How to Change Steam Profile Picture
Method 5: Update Device Drivers
You can also fix the issue by updating device drivers as outdated drivers may cause Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. So, follow the upcoming steps to update the device drivers.
1. Click on Start, type Device Manager, and hit the Enter key.
2. Double-click Display adapters to expand it.
3. Right-click on the desired driver (e.g. Intel (R) UHD Graphics) and choose Update driver as shown below.
4. Next, click on Search automatically for drivers as shown.
5A. If the drivers have been updated already, it shows The best drivers for your device are already installed.
5B. If the drivers are outdated, then they will get updated automatically.
6. Finally, update all the outdated drivers by following the above steps and restart your PC.
Method 6: Update Steam
Updating Steam will be the best option as this application might be experiencing some bugs or glitches which will get automatically fixed by an update. Read and follow the steps below to update the Steam application on your device.
1. Launch the Steam app from Windows Search.
2. Now, click on Steam followed by Check for Steam Client Updates…
3A. Steam – Self Updater will download updates automatically, if available. Click RESTART STEAM to apply the update.
3B. If you have no updates, Your Steam client is already up-to-date message will be displayed, as follows.
Also Read: How to Add Microsoft Games to Steam
Method 7: Update Windows
For the Steam application to launch completely, your system should be up to date. If your system is outdated then it is easy to have complications with the performance of any installed apps. So, if you are facing the Steam stuck on preparing to launch problem, you should consider downloading and installing the latest updates on your system OS as it will result in getting the latest interface and configuration updated which will probably solve all the problems you are facing on your system. Read our guide on How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update to understand the process clearly. After implementing this method, see if you have fixed Steam games stuck on preparing to launch issue.
Method 8: Delete AppCache Folder
This folder contains cache information about the games and applications. Upon deleting this folder, it will give the app a hard refresh and fix Steam games stuck on preparing to launch error.
Note: Once you launch the Steam app, the app cache will be created automatically.
1. Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer
2. Navigate to the location path where you installed Steam. For example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam
Note: If you are not sure, read our guide about Where are Steam Games installed?
3. Right-click on the appcache folder and choose the Delete option as shown.
4. Now, Restart your PC and run Steam as administrator again.
Method 9: Reinstall Steam
As the last measure, you can consider reinstalling the Steam application to install the latest and fresh version, which will not have the complications you are facing right now.
1. Firstly, open the Steam folder from the File Explorer and right-click on the steamapps folder, then select the Copy option.
2. Then, paste the folder in the other location to create a backup of the installed games.
3. Now hit the Windows key, type Apps & features, and click on Open.
4. Select Steam and click on the Uninstall button shown highlighted.
5. Again, click on Uninstall to confirm.
6. In the Steam Uninstall window, click on Uninstall to remove Steam.
7. Then, reboot the PC.
8. Download the latest version of Steam from your web browser, as shown below.
9. After downloading, run the downloaded SteamSetup.exe file by double-clicking on it.
10. In the Steam Setup wizard, click on the Next button.
11. Choose the Destination folder by using the Browse… option or keep the default option. Then, click on Install, as depicted below.
12. Wait for the installation to be completed and click on Finish, as shown.
13. After installing Steam, move the steamapps backup folder you previously made to the installed Steam folder.
14. Finally, Restart your PC.
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These are the methods you can implement on your system to fix the Steam stuck on preparing to launch error. We hope you were able to solve this issue with mentioned steps above in the article. Share your queries or recommendations for the next topics you think we should cover next. You can drop them in the comments section below.
