cant start any game, cant reinstall steam, i dont know what to do i cant fix it! :(

[Business skeleton]

so i uninstalled the steam launcher because it was being wierd, thinking i could reinstall it, but now i cant because every time i try it says "steam is already running, please close it to continue" but the only steam window open is the downloader, and now i cant open any games and i dont know what to do please help!!!

[OnceBitten]

Right click Start to find Task Manager

[xarvn]

Alternatively, at the Windows desktop, press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC to bring up the Task Manager. It should work for all versions of Windows (Windows 8 might require clicking on a menu item).

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by xarvn:

Alternatively, at the Windows desktop, press CTRL-SHIFT-ESC to bring up the Task Manager. It should work for all versions of Windows (Windows 8 might require clicking on a menu item).

Originally posted by OnceBitten:

Right click Start to find Task Manager

Originally posted by Miss Ann Thrope:

Open the Task Manager and close any instances of the Steam Client listed under processes.

Then try re-launching the Steam Client. Or re-install it, if necessary.

there are no ther instances of steam other than the instaler, i have tried task manager

[xarvn]

Just to get some things out of the way...

What OS are you using?
How did you uninstall the "Steam Launcher?"
How did you try to reinstall Steam?

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by xarvn:

Just to get some things out of the way...

What OS are you using?
How did you uninstall the "Steam Launcher?"
How did you try to reinstall Steam?

1. I don't know
2. Uninstalled steam shortcut on desktop
3. Tried to reinstall it the normal way one the website

[xarvn]

Press and hold the Windows Key and then press Pause/Break Key. This will bring up "System Properties" which should show what Operating System you are using.

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by xarvn:

Press and hold the Windows Key and then press Pause/Break Key. This will bring up "System Properties" which should show what Operating System you are using.

None of the info specifically labels the operating system unless it's called something else

[xarvn]

https://youtu.be/EcKbzmaE20I?t=95

Which of these splash screens do see when you turn your PC on? Which version of Windows?

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by xarvn:

https://youtu.be/EcKbzmaE20I?t=95

Which of these splash screens do see when you turn your PC on? Which version of Windows?

None it just says "ACER" and then boots to my login screen but my windows edition is windows 10 home

[xarvn]

Sorry. Disregard this post. Got it. You're on windows 10.

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by xarvn:

Sorry. Disregard this post. Got it your on windows 10.

yep, whaat do i do now?

[Brujeira]

OK, let’s try this. Which antivirus software have you got installed?

[Business skeleton]

Originally posted by Brujeira:

OK, let’s try this. Which antivirus software have you got installed?

kaspersky

[xarvn]

Okay, let's determine if Steam is still installed. Open the Start Menu and then click "Settings," then "System," and then "Apps & features." Look for Steam in the list. Is it still there?

[The Giving One]

Originally posted by CEO of Onion Inc.:

kaspersky

And you have real time scan exceptions in that antivirus program, for all of Steam and games ?

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

Security programs and processes need to be leaving Steam and games alone in real time scanning. Make exceptions.