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SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 1:59pm

Steam won't run at Windows startup (Windows 10)

Steam does not run in my taskbar when logging in to Windows 10, even though it's set to do so under Interface > "Run Steam when my computer starts".
I can see the Steam bootstrapper is running according to Windows taskmanager but nothing is shown.
I already tried uninstalling Steam, wiping the entire Steam folder and reinstalling it. It didn't help.
It even runs as administrator as some games I have requires that to work properly.

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Tev Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:00pm

Windows opens up Steam with the -silent launch parameter if you use that method.

Rather add Steam's shortcut to the Startup -folder without the box ticked.

Last edited by Tev; Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:00pm

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:01pm

Thanks Teutep, I'll give that a try and report back :)

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:16pm

I tried doing as you suggested Teutep.
I set Steam it self NOT to start with Windows and verified it was gone from the "Startup" section in the TaskManager.
Added a shortcut to Startup with the target set to "Steam.exe -silent" and verified it was in the "Startup" section in the TaskManager.
Rebooted the PC.
The Steam bootstrapper starts up, but still nothing in the notifications area.
If I manually click the same shortcut then it starts...

I don't get it...

Tev Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:17pm

Don't set the -silent to the launch parameter and see if the Steam -client pops up at least.

My point was that Windows does that when you tick the box on Steam; which is why it doesn't pop up. (On Windows 7 it does show up in the notifications area in the bottom right though with the parameter.)

Last edited by Tev; Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:17pm

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:18pm

oh, but won't it start with the windows open than? I just want it to run in the notification area on boot.

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:18pm

don't mind my misspellings :)
I ment, I don't want the main window to open on boot...

Last edited by SnowmanDK; Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:19pm

Tev Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:20pm

Yup, it would.

Hmm, not sure why it doesn't show up there though. How's the Notifications Area Icons -menu for you? Does it have 'Show icon and notifications' on Steam ?

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:21pm

Notifications area is set to show all icons, and all other icons ARE shown. Just not Steams.

SnowmanDK Aug 13, 2015 @ 6:08pm

Seems like no one can explain this...

Roids Aug 13, 2015 @ 6:14pm

You can try this I have used it before

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

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alm1ghty Aug 13, 2015 @ 6:16pm

You had windows 8/7 premium before updating to windows 10? I updated yesterday having windows 8 pro and it works just fine.

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SnowmanDK Aug 14, 2015 @ 5:47pm

I used Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and there Steam loaded correctly on boot.
Now I use Windows 10 Pro x64 then it doesn't work correctly.

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SnowmanDK Aug 16, 2015 @ 11:47am

It might not be the best solution, but I guess it gives a hint to what is going wrong.
Using "Startup Delayer" to delay the loading of the Steam client it now runs as it's supposed to during boot. I just set it to Automatic delay, and left default values as they were.
I assume, as my entire PC is running on SSD's, that it boots too fast for needed stuff to be loaded before Steam tries to load.

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Dr¿Pee Nov 27, 2015 @ 9:15pm

Hi folks,
for me works:

Windows key and R as soon as your desktop appears.
Type in services.msc in the Run box and hit the Enter key.
Look at the list of services and search for the steamservice
simply Right-Click , Open them and then change their Settings from Default – to Delayed Start. Then save and reboot the system.

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