Failed to find Steam. [windows 10/Steam platform]

[itsune9tl]

I get this even when I run it from the Steam App.

Is there something I need to run first? Or did I just waste my money.?

[Kunovega]

Anyway, here's your solution:

Originally posted by squareb0x:

I had the same problem and there's a really, REALLY simple fix:

Basically the problem is that the game can't find 'Steam.dll'. Well, let's help it out! :)

1. Navigate to your Steam folder, which on my PC is located under:
Computer -> Local Disk (C:) -> Program Files (x86) -> Steam

2. Inside that Steam folder you will find a file called 'Steam.dll'. (This is what the game is trying to find)

3. COPY 'Steam.dll'

4. Now we have to find the folder for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. This is where we are going to place our copy of 'Steam.dll'.

So, inside your Steam folder, find another folder called 'steamapps'. Then, 'common'. This is where Steam store the program files for your non-Valve games (like Hitman). Locate the folder entitled 'Hitman 2 Silent Assassin', and open it.

5. Almost done! Now that we're in the Hitman 2 Folder, PASTE the 'Steam.dll' file (that one we copied earlier). Now, when Steam tries to start Hitman 2, it will find this .dll file that it could not previously.

6. Launch the game, and it should work.

You don't need to delete anything or edit your registry. Hope this helps anyone in the future! :)

Original thread:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864947149125550612/

[itsune9tl]

There really should be a Trouble shooting guide pinned near the top here.

[trevstryder1]

it dont work i pasted steam.dll in the hitman2 file and nothing, still get failed to find steam. yet i bought the f*cking thing on steam.. im so angry. i appreciate your help in helping the other guy but its not working for me