Game crash to desktop

Recently many Steam users have reported that their Steam client keeps crashing when they launch the Steam client or when they are in the middle of the game.

This is a very annoying issue! And trying to fix it can be just as annoying, because youll spend a lot of time reading suggestions on the Internet, and most wont work.

But dont worry! Weve put togethersome methods to help you fix the problem. These methods have already helped many other Steam users. We believe one of these methods can also resolve this annoying issue for you!

Fixes to try

The following are a few methods that have helped many Steam users resolve this issue. You dont have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

1. Verify the integrity of your game cache
2. Add your Steam client as an exception to your third-party antivirus application
3. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
4. Update your graphics driver to the latest version
5. Perform a clean boot
6. Update your Windows system to the latest version
7. Reinstall your Steam client

Fix 1: Verify the integrity of your game cache

If this issue occurs when youre in the middle of the game, verify your game files on your Steam client and this issue may be fixed. Here is how to do it:

1. Run your Steam client and click LIBRARY.
   
2. Right click your game that keeps crashing, then click Properties.
   
3. Click theLOCAL FILEStab, then clickVERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME CACHE. After that, clickCLOSE.
   
4. Launch your game and see if this issue get fixed. If not, try the next fix.

Fix 2: Add your Steam client as an exception to your third-party antivirus application

This annoying issue may also be caused by your third-party antivirus application. Since the third-party antivirus application hooks very deep into your system, it may interfere with your Steam client.

Since your Steam client consumes a lot of memory and CPU usage when youre playing a game, many third-party antivirus application may regard your Steam client as a potential threat and your Steam client may not run as expected. You can try to add your Steam client as an exception to your third-party antivirus application. Many Steam users have resolved this issue by this fix.

If this fix doesnt work for you, you should try to run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter.

Fix 3: Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter can check whether that program is compatible for your current Windows operating system or not. Just follow the steps below to run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter:

1. Right click the shortcut of your Steam client on your desktop and selectProperties.
   
2. Click theCompatibilitytab and clickRun compatibility troubleshooter.
   
   
   
3. ClickTry recommended settingsto test-run program using recommended compatibility settings. Follow the on screen instructions to see whether this troubleshooting option works or not.
   
4. If it still doesnt work,then run compatibility troubleshooter again and select the second option to choose compatibility settings based on problems you notice.
   
5. If the problem persists, adjust the following settings manually and selectOKwhen youre done.
   • Compatibility mode:If your Steam client keeps crashing on your current Windows system,click the drop-down list to select a previous version of Windows system to test-run it.
   • Disable fullscreen optimizations:Some games on the Steam platform are particularly affected by the low FPS issue, and some of them even crash when the player enable fullscreen optimizations. Just disable it to see whether your Steam client will still keep crashing or not.
   • Run this program as an administrator:If your Steam client is not given administrator privileges, it may not run properly and may even crash. Try this setting to give the program the administrator privileges.
     
     
     

If this fix works, your Steam client wont keep crashing again. If not, there are more fixes for you to try.

Fix 4: Update your graphics driver to the latest version

Updating your graphics driver to the latest version can make your game run smoother and prevents many issues or errors. If you dont have the time, patience or skills to update your driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You dont need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you dont need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you dont need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or thePro versionof Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and clickScan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. ClickUpdatenext to your graphics card to automatically download the correct version of this driver, then you can install it manually. Or clickUpdate Allto automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version youll be prompted to upgrade when you clickUpdate All).
   

Fix 5: Perform a clean boot

You may need to perform a clean bootif this issue persists. The clean boot is a troubleshooting technique that allows you to manually disable startups and services so that you can find out the problematic software. Once you find it out, just uninstall it, and then the this issue will be solved. Heres how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press theWindows logo keyandRat the same time to open the Run Dialog. Typemsconfigand pressEnterto open theSystem Configurationwindow.
   
2. Select theServicestab, checkHide all Microsoft servicesand then clickDisable all.
   
3. Select theStartuptab and clickOpen Task Manager.
   
4. On theStartuptab inTask Manager, foreachstartup item, select the item and then clickDisabled.
   
5. Go back to theSystem Configurationwindow and clickOK.
   
6. ClickRestartto restart your PC.
   

Run your Steam client and check whether the problem reappears when your PC restarts. If not, you need to open theSystem Configurationwindow again to enable services and applicationsone by oneuntil you find the problematic software. After enabling each services, you need torestartyour PC to apply the changes.

Once you find out the problematic software, you need touninstallit in order to resolve thisissue.

Fix 6: Update your Windows system to the latest version

Sometimes the crash issue may occur if your Windows system is not the latest version. Try to update your Windows system and this issue may get resolved. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, pressthe Windows logo keyand typeupdate. In the list of results, clickCheck for updatesto open Windows Update window.
   
2. Click theCheck for updatesbutton to update your Windows system.
   
3. Restartyour PC when the Windows update process is completed. If this fix works, your Steam client wont keep crashingagain.

Fix: 7: Reinstall your Steam client

If all the fixes above still dont work, its time to uninstall your Steam client and reinstall it again.

1. Uninstall your Steam client.
   This process will remove your Steam client and any installed game content from your machine.
   1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Then typecontroland press Enter to open the Control Panel.
      
   2. View the Control Panel by Category, and then clickUninstall a program.
      
   3. Double click Steamto uninstall your Steam client.
      
   4. Restart your Windows system when it is completed.
2. Download the latest version of the Steam client and then double click the file you downloaded to reinstall it.

Hopefully youll be able to resolve this annoying issue using one of the fixes above. Please leave your comment below if you have any questions!