Windows 10: Can't find file C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steam

When I try to open steam I get this error: "Can't find file C:/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steam. Please check file name and directories." I've tried restarting, checked antivirus and firewall, updated drivers and windows and reinstalled steam. Nothing worked. Please help

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C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe

I am having a problem opening my steam it says

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe

The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.

I am not that old so if u could pls explain as simple as u can that would help a lot thxs.

I have a Windows 10, if you could please tell me what to do to get the error gone.

Thanks

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steam games won't show up in program files(x86)

Hello, I've just downloaded Microsoft flight simulator via steam. I can play the game well but when i tried to download assets to the game I could'n find the game in program files(x86). then i went online and did
some research online and found out that steamgames should be in steamapp in steam folder in program files(x86) but when i looked it wasn't there and then i found out that none of my steam games were in program files(x86) and now I've kinda been stuck and haven't
gotten any results so I'm now seekin

 

Steam

Hi Sam,

There are several reasons why you are unable to play the game that you installed using the Steam Client. It is possible that the app is corrupted or the permission settings are not enabled on your PC. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you reset the
app.

This process can help restore corrupted game installation files. Here's how:

• Press the Windows key on your keyboard, and then click the Settings icon.
  
• Select System, and then select Apps & features.
  
• Find the game, and then click on Advanced options.
  
• Click Reset.
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

You may visit this
link for the instructions on how to enable app permissions on your PC.

Make sure that you are using an administrator account to launch the app. If you are still experiencing the same issue, remove the
ClientRegistry.blob file by following the steps below:

• Close the Steam Client and go to the Steam root folder or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
• Look for the ClientRegistry.blob file.
• Make a copy of the file and change it to a different file name. (for example, copy.ClientRegistry.blog)
• Delete the original file.
• Launch the Steam Client and run your game again.

If the issue persists, you may relocate the Steam Client by performing the steps below:

• Close the Steam Client app and go to the Steam installation folder.
• Browse for the installation files that you would like to move.
• Delete all of the files inside that folder except the SteamApps & Userdata and Steam.exe.
• You may cut and paste the whole Steam installation folder to a default storage location on your PC.
• Launch the app again and make sure to log in using your account.

After signing in, you'll need to change the default installation path for the games that you will install in the future. Here's how:

• Launch the Steam Client and go to the Settings
  menu.Select Steam Library Folders from the
  Downloads tab.
• You may create a new path by selecting Add Library Folder. All future installations will go directly to the newly created path.
• Right-click on the newly created path and make sure that it is set to default.

If you are still unable to play your games using the Steam Client, we recommend that you contact
Steam Support directly for additional solutions in fixing the app and its components.

Should you have any other queries, you can contact us anytime.