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headfullofdread Aug 5, 2023 @ 8:52am

Who is playing?

ME, the only account I have on this pc or at all. One account, why do I have to pick who is playing when there is only one option?

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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Aug 5, 2023 @ 9:07am

Steam > Settings > Interface >>> turn off "Ask which account to use when Steam starts"

Crippled Herald Aug 5, 2023 @ 9:58am

It seems like you're frustrated with Steam's "Who's Playing" prompt even though you're the only account on your PC. While it might seem unnecessary to choose when there's only one option, Steam's "Who's Playing" feature is designed to accommodate multiple users on the same system.

If you're consistently the only user on your PC and find the prompt bothersome, you might be able to adjust the settings to minimize or disable the prompt. Here's how you can do it:

1. **Open Steam**: Launch the Steam client on your computer.

2. **Go to Settings**: Click on "Steam" in the top-left corner of the Steam window, then select "Settings."

3. **In-Game Settings**: In the Settings window, navigate to the "In-Game" tab.

4. **In-Game Overlay Settings**: Look for the "In-Game Overlay" section. You can adjust the settings related to the "Who's Playing" feature here. You might be able to disable it or adjust its behavior.

5. **Save Changes**: Once you've made the changes, don't forget to click the "OK" button to save your settings.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:21am

Originally posted by NovigradNomad:
It seems like you're frustrated with Steam's "Who's Playing" prompt even though you're the only account on your PC. While it might seem unnecessary to choose when there's only one option, Steam's "Who's Playing" feature is designed to accommodate multiple users on the same system.

If you're consistently the only user on your PC and find the prompt bothersome, you might be able to adjust the settings to minimize or disable the prompt. Here's how you can do it:

1. **Open Steam**: Launch the Steam client on your computer.

2. **Go to Settings**: Click on "Steam" in the top-left corner of the Steam window, then select "Settings."

3. **In-Game Settings**: In the Settings window, navigate to the "In-Game" tab.

4. **In-Game Overlay Settings**: Look for the "In-Game Overlay" section. You can adjust the settings related to the "Who's Playing" feature here. You might be able to disable it or adjust its behavior.

5. **Save Changes**: Once you've made the changes, don't forget to click the "OK" button to save your settings.

In Game settings have nothing to do with the login window prompt.

Why are you using ChatGPT that keeps on using misleading information? At least fact check it before posting it.

Last edited by cSg|mc-Hotsauce; Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:30am

rawWwRrr Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:30am

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Why are you using ChatGPT that keeps on using misleading information?

:summercat2023:

Because marketing and media coverage has convinced ordinary people to believe that ChatGPT is the almighty savior.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:40am

Originally posted by rawWwRrr:
Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Why are you using ChatGPT that keeps on using misleading information?

Because marketing and media coverage has convinced ordinary people to believe that ChatGPT is the almighty savior.

The bot also changes its name and avatar to try to hide themselves.

rawWwRrr Aug 5, 2023 @ 10:56am

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Originally posted by rawWwRrr:
Because marketing and media coverage has convinced ordinary people to believe that ChatGPT is the almighty savior.

The bot also changes its name and avatar to try to hide themselves.

:summerfish2023:

The best part is that all the wrong responses will just feedback more wrong information to the bot since it's scrubbing forum responses.

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Aug 5, 2023 @ 11:00am

It is scrubbing not only Steam responses but reddit, quora and all those rarely used sites.

RogellParadox Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:10pm

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Steam > Settings > Interface >>> turn off "Ask which account to use when Steam starts"

Already turned off and Steam still ask me once in a while... bizarre

Donald Trump Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:35pm

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Originally posted by NovigradNomad:
It seems like you're frustrated with Steam's "Who's Playing" prompt even though you're the only account on your PC. While it might seem unnecessary to choose when there's only one option, Steam's "Who's Playing" feature is designed to accommodate multiple users on the same system.

If you're consistently the only user on your PC and find the prompt bothersome, you might be able to adjust the settings to minimize or disable the prompt. Here's how you can do it:

1. **Open Steam**: Launch the Steam client on your computer.

2. **Go to Settings**: Click on "Steam" in the top-left corner of the Steam window, then select "Settings."

3. **In-Game Settings**: In the Settings window, navigate to the "In-Game" tab.

4. **In-Game Overlay Settings**: Look for the "In-Game Overlay" section. You can adjust the settings related to the "Who's Playing" feature here. You might be able to disable it or adjust its behavior.

5. **Save Changes**: Once you've made the changes, don't forget to click the "OK" button to save your settings.

In Game settings have nothing to do with the login window prompt.

Why are you using ChatGPT that keeps on using misleading information? At least fact check it before posting it.

exactly what i thought lmao, just blatant chatgpt

but honestly? got no problem with that, as long as its not outdated info...

(actually... its kind of weird if everyone only uses GPT to answer, isnt it?)

cSg|mc-Hotsauce Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:38pm

Originally posted by Yiffy the furry LGBT Cat:
Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

In Game settings have nothing to do with the login window prompt.

Why are you using ChatGPT that keeps on using misleading information? At least fact check it before posting it.

exactly what i thought lmao, just blatant chatgpt

but honestly? got no problem with that, as long as its not outdated info...

(actually... its kind of weird if everyone only uses GPT to answer, isnt it?)

Those aren't the correct settings for this topic.

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Donald Trump Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:43pm

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
Originally posted by Yiffy the furry LGBT Cat:
exactly what i thought lmao, just blatant chatgpt

but honestly? got no problem with that, as long as its not outdated info...

(actually... its kind of weird if everyone only uses GPT to answer, isnt it?)

Those aren't the correct settings for this topic.

oh yeah i see, ah well, thats just a side effect of using GPT, best to look if the info they provide is... at least a little bit accurate...

(i also see the topic has been necroed :/, so i will shut up now, have a nice day <3)

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Qbert ⭐ Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:44pm

Well, let's give the right info here:

OP can disable the "who is playing" in settings >> Interface >> Ask which account to use each time Steam starts

https://imgur.com/a/blfluha

Edit: Damn... didn't notice the necro thread :(

Last edited by Qbert ⭐; Sep 20, 2023 @ 6:45pm

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RogellParadox Sep 21, 2023 @ 5:10am

Originally posted by Qbert ⭐:
Well, let's give the right info here:

OP can disable the "who is playing" in settings >> Interface >> Ask which account to use each time Steam starts

https://imgur.com/a/blfluha

Edit: Damn... didn't notice the necro thread :(

Lol, people are complaining exactly because even disabling that (or not even having it enabled at first), they still get the prompt... Btw, I found some threads on Reddit about that, seems to be a bug considering lots of people are experiencing the same thing.

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