How to fix Steam window not opening?

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molitar Feb 13, 2014 @ 10:30pm

After a beta installer updated the steam window would no longer open up. So I thought I would reinstall and uninstalled the Steam client but that deleted most of my games :(

Well reinstall did fix it than but now I am redoing my downloads :( So when the window will not open in normal mode but only big picture mode how do you fix that problem with out starting over?

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WhereIsBusmin Feb 13, 2014 @ 10:33pm

Originally posted by molitar:
After a beta installer updated the steam window would no longer open up. So I thought I would reinstall and uninstalled the Steam client but that deleted most of my games :(

Well reinstall did fix it than but now I am redoing my downloads :( So when the window will not open in normal mode but only big picture mode how do you fix that problem with out starting over?

Can you please clarify: Does your Steam not open or is your Steam stuck in Big Picture mode?

molitar Feb 13, 2014 @ 10:38pm

It would not open.. I had the system tray icon and the window showing in taskbar but the window itself would not open. The only way I could get it to open was to right click on the system tray icon and select big picture. Also friends window would not open either.

WhereIsBusmin Feb 13, 2014 @ 10:39pm

Originally posted by molitar:
It would not open.. I had the system tray icon and the window showing in taskbar but the window itself would not open. The only way I could get it to open was to right click on the system tray icon and select big picture. Also friends window would not open either.

Start with this:

Steam Support > How to remove and refresh your Steam files [/quote]

Refreshing your Steam files can resolve many issues that can be encountered in the Steam application, store, or games. Performing this operation will ensure that there are no issues that could be resolved with a new installation of Steam, and is a good place to start any troubleshooting process.

molitar Feb 13, 2014 @ 10:43pm

thanks for the info

XaroS Apr 2, 2017 @ 5:01am

Guys i found the way cause the same thing happened to me 1st.go to control panel 2nd.go to screen 3rd.then you go to resolution settings 4th.Somewhere it say A lot of screens or much screens whatever go there and click on show work surface only in 1 screen then start Steam and everything will be the same trust me worked for me ;) Tell me if you solve it ;)