how do i use "steam://flushconfig?

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76561198269631887 Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:05am

I tried typing this in safari and it said "There is no application set to open the URL steam://flushconfig." Which application do I have to download?

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best matty Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:11am

Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Completely exit the Steam client.
Open the run dialogue by pressing windows key + r (you can also navigate here from the start menu by typing run).
Type steam://flushconfig then press enter. (If asked to allow this website to open a program, please click Allow or OK).
Restart your computer.
Now, launch Steam directly from the installation folder, not from a pre-existing shortcut (~C:\program files (x86)\Steam).
The Steam application will either appear as Steam or Steam.exe depending on whether your settings show file extensions.

76561198269631887 Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:18am

This is for a Mac

best matty Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:19am

Mac OSX

Completely exit the Steam client.
Open Safari and type steam://flushconfig then press enter
Restart your computer.
Launch Steam and re-test the issue.

76561198269631887 Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:19am

Mac OSX
Completely exit the Steam client.
Open Safari and type steam://flushconfig then press enter
Restart your computer.
Launch Steam and re-test the issue.

It's what they suggested to do

76561198269631887 Jan 10, 2016 @ 9:21am

when i open safari and type that the msg comes up "there is no application...." (see original post)

LJay24 Feb 5, 2016 @ 3:42pm

would doing this delete any important files, like games, and game files?

Cunning Condor Jun 21, 2016 @ 9:06pm

Doing this just seems to land me in the google search for "steam://flushconfig".

How do I do this on Chrome?

TombRaiser Jun 21, 2016 @ 11:03pm

You don't use it in a web browser.

Mac OSX
Completely exit the Steam client.
Open the Network window by pressing Command + K
Type steam://flushconfig then press enter.
Restart your computer.
Launch Steam and re-test the issue.

I like Bones Jul 5, 2016 @ 7:23pm

i type it in and it said "URLs with the type “steam:” are not supported."

gegenuber Jul 6, 2016 @ 4:36am

Originally posted by Muk Is The Best:
Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Completely exit the Steam client.
Open the run dialogue by pressing windows key + r (you can also navigate here from the start menu by typing run).
Type steam://flushconfig then press enter. (If asked to allow this website to open a program, please click Allow or OK).
Restart your computer.
Now, launch Steam directly from the installation folder, not from a pre-existing shortcut (~C:\program files (x86)\Steam).
The Steam application will either appear as Steam or Steam.exe depending on whether your settings show file extensions.

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KouhaiDatada! Aug 20, 2016 @ 11:30am

Steam still wont work

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Mr.Balls Aug 20, 2016 @ 11:47am

I already tried this and what TombRaiser said was correct. You don't type it in the browser but you do what he pasted right there.

I already tried this myself as I am having issues since this recent update as well and it didn't do much in helping anything either. It got me into the game for a few then crashed all over again.

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