steam how to make it start minimized

[DKsDEVIL]

Hi after steam update when i have steam start with windows, it start in an open window and i can't find the option to make it start minimized.
anyone know how to fix that.

[rudygt]

there is no fix, i first found this with the beta and immediately changed from using the beta client, and now they pushed the client out with the garbage concept that everyone has gaming pc's and they want front and center the steam app. the only fix is to not start steam on start up.

[Empty Skies]

AS MENTIONED, YOU CAN'T. I CONTACTED STEAM SUPPORT AND WAS ANSWERED VERY QUICKLY WITH "THIS IS HOW IT IS MEANT TO WORK"

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Do you want a fix or just to mock my fix? I have one fix in the form of a batch file:

Add this batch file to %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

I am allowing the Steam.exe to "Run as Administrator" for ALL users. This check box text should be checked off and grayed out. So onward to the batch script, this batch file runs Steam on Startup, the updates popup will appear if it needs to update, but you need to use auto login for this to work w/o that login page to appear also.

If done correctly, Steam will run on startup then hide itself in the system tray equating to "small mode".

The batch file script that I used is as follows:

Set ApplicationPath="H:\Steam\steam.exe" -silent
cmd /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER && start "" %ApplicationPath%"

Obviously you will want to change the file path (H:\...) to your own Steam file location.

Also, I did NOT have the option to "Run Steam when PC starts" checked to on in the Steam Client settings as it appears that the function is broken - for now - this .bat file alleviates this mess.

Hope this points people in the proper direction.

Have a pleasant day/evening!

[DKsDEVIL]

Originally posted by Wynters:

Do you want a fix or just to mock my fix? I have one fix in the form of a batch file:

Add this batch file to %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

I am allowing the Steam.exe to "Run as Administrator" for ALL users. This check box text should be checked off and grayed out. So onward to the batch script, this batch file runs Steam on Startup, the updates popup will appear if it needs to update, but you need to use auto login for this to work w/o that login page to appear also.

If done correctly, Steam will run on startup then hide itself in the system tray equating to "small mode".

The batch file script that I used is as follows:

Set ApplicationPath="H:\Steam\steam.exe" -silent
cmd /C "set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER && start "" %ApplicationPath%"

Obviously you will want to change the file path (H:\...) to your own Steam file location.

Also, I did NOT have the option to "Run Steam when PC starts" checked to on in the Steam Client settings as it appears that the function is broken - for now - this .bat file alleviates this mess.

Hope this points people in the proper direction. :csdsmile:

Have a pleasant day/evening! :sadisthappy:

thanks for the work.
steam need to fix this ASAP.

[luis_azeem]

Changing the default start up location from store to library did the trick for me. Somebody else said opting for client beta participation worked for them.

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Originally posted by luis_azeem:

Changing the default start up location from store to library did the trick for me. Somebody else said opting for client beta participation worked for them.

I want to add in that I tried the library setting, but it failed for me. I tried the Beta Client and the issue is resolved. So it seems either way can be a fix.

[DKsDEVIL]

Originally posted by luis_azeem:

Changing the default start up location from store to library did the trick for me. Somebody else said opting for client beta participation worked for them.

it works thanks :)