The world is very fast compared to how it was a decade ago. In this age of technology, where information is moving at lightning speeds, every second matters.
More and more people are using SSDs rather than HDDs. As SSDs are much faster, it is ok to run multiple apps at startup, meaning these apps will run right after starting up your PC.
As Steam is one of the largest if not the largest online platforms for PC gaming, many users have Steam installed on their systems.
Many Steam users want to know how to set Steam to start automatically with Windows.
Why does Steam not start automatically with Windows?
It is annoying when you want to see Steam, but it does not pop up at startup. That is why I conducted thorough research and have written the best ways to enable Steam at startup.
Read the full post for more details.
How to Set Steam to Start Automatically with Windows
If you want Steam to start right after your system boots into Windows, all you need to do is access the Task Manager and go to the Startup tab to enable Steam.
The processes given below are very simple and the steps given below are straightforward, so there is no reason for you to worry or be nervous. You got this!
Here are the methods to set Steam to start automatically with Windows:
1. Enable Steam in Startup
The Task Manager has a tab where you can select which apps will launch during startup. In this process, you will use a keyboard shortcut(Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons together) to access the Task Manager.
You will then go to the Startup tab and enable Steam.
If you are confused, do not be as the simple steps to this process are given below, so keep calm and go through them. Trust me, you are just a few clicks away from the solution.
Here are the steps to enable Steam Startup to start Steam automatically with Windows:
- Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons together on your Keyboard.
- Click on Task Manager.
- Enter the Startup If you do not see it, click on the More details.
- Scroll through the list and right-click on Steam, then select Enable.
- Restart your PC.
- Check whether Steam is running at startup after your pc boots up.
If this method did not fix the problem, please follow the other methods given in this post.
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2. Use Steam Settings
You can configure Steam to run at Startup from the Settings menu in the Steam app. Steam has a very easy-to-use UI, so you should have no trouble navigating through the app.
If you do not have much experience running Steam on your system, there is n reason to worry as I have given the simple steps to change the Steam settings below.
Keep calm and go through the straightforward steps given below.
Here are the steps to use the Steam settings to set Steam to start automatically:
- Run the Steam
- Click on Steam.
- Navigate to Settings and click on it.
- Go to the Interface
- Turn on the Run Steam when my computer starts.
If this method did not answer your question, please keep reading the post.
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How to Stop Steam from Opening on Startup
Sometimes it may be too much for your pc to launch multiple apps right after starting up. There can be stutters or slow boot times for too much stress on your system.
Having an SSD guarantees fast boot-up times even if you have multiple apps launching at startup. If you are using an HDD, the case is the exact opposite.
If you want to reduce the stress on your pc or storage device and want to stop Steam from opening on startup, please follow the simple steps below.
Here are the steps to stop Steam from opening on startup:
- Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete buttons together on your Keyboard.
- Select Task Manager.
- Go to the Startup Click on More details if you do not see the Startup tab.
- Right-click on Steam and select Disable.
- Restart your PC.
- Check whether Steam is running at startup after your pc boots up.
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How to Stop Steam from Opening on Startup Windows 10
Although it has been a while that Windows 11 was released, Windows 10 still has a lot of loyal users and I am not surprised. There is no need to fix something that is already working.
So it is no surprise if there are Windows 10 users with the same question, how to stop Steam from opening on Windows 10?
The answer is given below.
Here are the steps to stop Steam from opening on startup Windows 10:
- Press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons together on your Keyboard.
- Click onTask Manager.
- Enter the Startup tab. Click on More details if you do not see the Startup
- Right-click on Steam and select Disable.
- Restart your PC.
- Check whether Steam is running at startup after your pc boots up.
If you followed the steps correctly, you must have fixed the issue. If not, please follow the other procedures given in this post.
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How to Add a Game on Steam
Video games are amazing and I am not embarrassed to say it as an adult in his early 20s. Just like you, I want you to be transported to a world of my choice where I can be a character I like.
As Steam is one of the largest platforms to download and install PC games, it is no surprise if you want to know how to add a game on Steam.
That is why I have written the methods on how you can add a game or multiple games on Steam.
Here are the methods to add a game on Steam:
1. Purchase a Game on Steam
Yes, I know the title to this section sounds very basic and obvious, but this is one of the ways to add a game on Steam.
You need to go to the Steam Store and purchase the desired game that you want to play. If you do not know how to purchase a game on Steam, please follow the simple steps given below.
Here are the steps to purchase a game on Steam:
- Open Steam.
- Click on Store.
- Search for a game in the Search bar.
- Purchase the game.
- Download and install the game.
- Play the game and enjoy!
If this procedure did not work, there are other methods given in this post. Please go through them.
2. Use Steam Gift Card
You can send and receive gifts on Steam. Games can be some of those gifts. You can add games by receiving a gift from a person, and it is very easy to add games from the gifts you receive.
When you receive a gift, you will be shown two options, “Accept Gift” and “Decline Gift.” Selecting the “Accept Gift” option will install the game you received.
Please follow the steps given below.
Here are the steps to add a game on Steam by accepting a gift:
- Click on Accept Gift.
- Select Add to my game library.
- Check whether you can play the game.
If you could not play the game, please follow the other methods given in this post.
3. Use a Code on Steam
You can receive gift codes on Steam. You can use gift codes to purchase games on Steam. If you want to know how to use a code to buy a game on Steam, please follow the straightforward steps given below.
Here are the steps for using a code to add a game on Steam:
- Enter Steam.
- Click on the + icon at the bottom left corner.
- Click on Activate a Product on Steam.
- Confirm the Steam Subscriber Agreement.
- Enter the code.
- Click on Next.
- Wait for the process to finish.
- Install the game.
Hopefully, by now, you were able to add your desired game on Steam.
Conclusion
I have tried my best to provide you with the latest information regarding Steam.
Hopefully, you got what you were searching for in this post. I also love gaming and am excited for the games released in the future. May we all have new graphics cards and beast systems to play the latest games on the maximum settings at high fps!
I wish you luck in whatever you do in the future. Take care and stay safe!
