Steam client stuck on "Installing Update"

[Inzektron]

Hi Guys,

I was facing issues with Steam while opening it so i decided to do a fresh install.

However after it got installed and i open steam it firsts downloads the update, extracts the package and then forever gets stuck on "Installing update". This happens everytime i run steam.

I can't access steam in any way now.

Things i have tried
1. Rebooting PC
2. Changing Network
3. Deleting package folder
4. Running it as admin

Any help would be appreciated :)

[Jaunitta 🌸]

Steam top left>settings>downloads>clear downloads cache

[7IПFΉ_]

Sounds like an uninstall and reinstall is needed.

[Inzektron]

Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

Steam top left>settings>downloads>clear downloads cache

Can't open steam without it trying to update

[Inzektron]

Originally posted by INFH:

Sounds like an uninstall and reinstall is needed.

That's what caused the issue in the first place, tried it thrice now, no luck

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

I usually get past that by ending the task and opening again.

[Inzektron]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

I usually get past that by ending the task and opening again.

:qr:

I tried ending app task but didn't help. I even tried looking for any steam named process but there wasnt one.

[badfluffy]

Did you end up solving your issue? I'm encountering the same problem on my gf's laptop since last weekend.

[Inzektron]

Originally posted by badfluffy:

Did you end up solving your issue? I'm encountering the same problem on my gf's laptop since last weekend.

The issue just went away on its own. Switching networks seems to help when it gets stuck at times.

[devilbabyjames]

Switching internet changing folder location to another drive worked for me. Not sure which it was

[jamal]

Originally posted by Jaunitta 🌸:

Steam top left>settings>downloads>clear downloads cache

thanks, u are a godsend brother

[Yuki]

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