gameoverlayui.exe has stopped working

[Tatsugi]

Because of today's update of Steam, Steam Overlay began always crashing in all games with error:
"gameoverlayui.exe (buildbot_winslave04_steam_steam_rel_client_win32@winslave04)" has stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: GameOverlayUI.exe
Application Version: 2.3.15.38
Application Timestamp: 529e9513
Fault Module Name: libcef.dll
Fault Module Version: 1.1025.1248.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 5279720e
Exception Code: 80000003
Exception Offset: 0002ff70
OS Version: 6.2.9200.2.0.0.256.4
Locale ID: 1049
Additional Information 1: 5861
Additional Information 2: 5861822e1919d7c014bbb064c64908b2
Additional Information 3: f3d5
Additional Information 4: f3d5be0cad2787556264647dc02181c3

OS: Windows 8 Pro x64

Has someone the same problem?

Temporary Solution:
After the launch of Steam, rename libcef.dll / chromehtml.dll (in Steam\bin folder). Return the name before restarting Steam (to prevent redownload libcef.dll / chromehtml.dll).
In sum, Steam Overlay working in English language, but In-Game Web Browser don't working.

[SicilianCapo]

I haven't had this problem before, but you can try updating to the Beta version of the Steam Client:

Go to:
Settings >> Account >> Beta Participation >> Change... >> Steam Beta Update

Or if you're already in the Beta, opt-out of it.

[Tatsugi]

Originally posted by SicilianCapo:

you can try updating to the Beta version

Indeed it's because of Beta changes... I've got this error in Beta version a week ago, that's why I'm opt-out of Beta and return to standard version, but today's update (of standard version) has changes from Beta version, that now causing this error.
Now I've tried Beta version again and it still crashing. And compatible mode is not working.

[SicilianCapo]

To me, it sounds like a bug with it. I would probably submit a bug report:
Settings>>Beta Participation>>Report a Bug.

Is the overlay crash preventing you from playing your games?

Also, have you tried turning off any security/anti-virus software you have installed?

[Tatsugi]

Originally posted by SicilianCapo:

To me, it sounds like a bug with it. I would probably submit a bug report:
Settings>>Beta Participation>>Report a Bug.

Is the overlay crash preventing you from playing your games?

Also, have you tried turning off any security/anti-virus software you have installed?

1) Okay, I'll write the report.
2) No, I can simple disable overlay and playing the games, but I need overlay for chatting and donating in mmorpg. :)
3) Yes, I've tried turn off my anti-virus, but it's didn't help.

[SicilianCapo]

If you would like, you can try refreshing your Steam Files to see if that could fix the issue.

Steam FAQ - Refresh Your Steam Files

It would fix anyhing that a complete re-install of Steam would, except without actually doing so.

[SicilianCapo]

Valve also seems to have quite a quick turnaround on bug fixes, so if it is a bug, you can expect a fix for it not too long from now.

[Tatsugi]

Originally posted by SicilianCapo:

you can try refreshing your Steam Files

Originally posted by SicilianCapo:

Valve also seems to have quite a quick turnaround on bug fixes, so if it is a bug, you can expect a fix for it not too long from now.

I've tried refreshing Steam Files and it didn't help too.
I wrote a report, hope they will solve this problem soon.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Does it only happen in-game?

I only seen this issue under Win8/8.1 so far. It used to happen in Vista too before SP2 was released, but then something they fixed got rid of the issues. Now it's back again.

What I did was go to the Steam root folder, go to properties for each of those .EXE (application) files, and set them to run as admin.

[Tatsugi]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

Does it only happen in-game?

I only seen this issue under Win8/8.1 so far. It used to happen in Vista too before SP2 was released, but then something they fixed got rid of the issues. Now it's back again.

What I did was go to the Steam root folder, go to properties for each of those .EXE (application) files, and set them to run as admin.

Yeah, it only happening in-game (but how else can?).
I'm using root Admin account, not User-Administrator account.

I have old version of libcef.dll, and when I replace new to old - Overlay is working as usual, but when I restart Steam - Steam starting update. -_-
So I think, that problem in this new libcef.dll.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Since we haven't covered this yet...

What are your hardware specs?

Are u fully up to date with important Windows Updates?
as well as official device driver updates (such as your GPU drivers)

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Yupp, way ahead of u...
https://www.google.com/search?q=steam+libcef.dll&oq=steam+libcef.dll
But this issue related to this file has been on/off for some time now. Most of what I find only that actually point to this file being an issue date back mostly to Q1/Q2 of 2013. Or really far back in 2010/2011

Thankfully, and for whatever reasons, both my main setups here (one with Win7 x64 and one with Win 8.1 x64 Pro) are running fine after the latest Dec 3rd Steam update. I've been playing alot today too. Games like CS:GO, SC: Blacklist, Metro: LL, BioShock Infinite... all with in-game overlay enabled... not seen this issue first hand yet.

My laptop at work has yet to receive todays update. We'll see how that goes tomorrow.

[Tatsugi]

I was wrong, Overlay working not because I'm replaced libcef.dll to old version... Overlay starting even without libcef.dll, but in English (default Steam in russian).

[Bad 💀 Motha]

So u removed that .dll totally from the bin folder and Steam + Overlay still works ok, but is running in English instead of your selected Russian?

BTW my LIBCEF.DLL says Nov 6th 2013, so this file was not updated in todays Steam update.
The files that were replaced/updated, all say Dec 3rd 2013

[Tatsugi]

Originally posted by Bad-Motha:

So u removed that .dll totally from the bin folder and Steam + Overlay still works ok, but is running in English instead of your selected Russian?

Yes, right.
Now I've tested renaming other files in bin folder. chromehtml.dll also can be renamed for working Overlay.

[TheNeckerCube]

Just wanted to say that I am having the same issue as the OP.

The same error pops up regardless of which game I play.

This occurred only after the most recent update.

I am able to play my games regardless of the error, however, it is annoying that it pops up at the start of the game and have to leave the prompt minimized in order to play my games.