Game wont launch after "preparing to launch". please help

[Toilet-wrecker]

I got this problem yesterday. I just removed an ad-virus (or whatever) named hohosearch, after that games ran fine. then i installed a new pair of headsets (Razer Man O War) and I also downloaded CS GO, after that problems occured as i couldnt start the game or any game for that matter. i tried verifying game data or whatever and i also updated all my drivers and windows updates. although i couldnt download all windows updates because it would make me download w10. I tried restarting my computer because the power down button said it needed to install some updates. when i booted i could launch one game and when i tried to change game it would just say "preparing to launch" and then nothing. and ever since this little "windows installs updates and shuts down" text has been there. please help me! I cant play anything

[ARuarkGuy]

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=6218-USFX-5568&l=english

[Toilet-wrecker]

ive tried those tips already :(

[ARuarkGuy]

These videos might help.If not. :(

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RdyhkAOVhk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh3vqo-JIQQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDUwQOufucg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OTMcP5n-5U

[Toilet-wrecker]

thx dude. ill check them out
:)

[O(P)Kruszek]

First of all use https://www.malwarebytes.org/ to get rid of any malware and bloatware left on your PC. Second, reinstall Steam, then verify game files though Steam app.

[ARuarkGuy]

Originally posted by O(P)Kruszek:

First of all use https://www.malwarebytes.org/ to get rid of any malware and bloatware left on your PC. Second, reinstall Steam, then verify game files though Steam app.

Right. Nice one!

[Cathulhu]

Read the FAQ about the problem: Games do not run after 'Preparing to Launch' (Link)

Check those as well:
Programs Which May Interfere with Steam (Link)
Spyware, Malware, Adware, or Viruses Interfering with Steam (Link)
Troubleshooting Network Connectivity (Link)

[Toilet-wrecker]

aah thx alot u guys! i have a feeling this problem might get fixed! :)

[Toilet-wrecker]

i tried the "disable all background applications" solutionand the games are working at the moment, but again: i just restarted aswell so might be same old problem

[Toilet-wrecker]

I dont have the problem anymore and i sadly dont remember how to fix it but i think one of the videos linked above helped me fix it. if i remember correctly

[Gepaninho]

potato comp

[dell107810]

none of the videos fixed it