Windows 10: Failed to start game (app already running) – Steam error on Windows PC

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When attempting to launch a Steam game on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer, you may receive the error message Failed to start game (app already running). In this post, we will identify the potential cause, as well as provide the most suitable solutions to the error. You’re most likely to encounter this error […]

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steam problem

Hi,

There are a lot of possible reasons why your steam game is not opening. One of which is having a corrupted game file. To resolve this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

Step 1: Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps. This can help remove problems with an app from Windows Store. To do this, you may refer to the link below:

Click here

Step 2: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

• Click Start and click Settings.
• Select System.
• Select Apps and features.
• Find the game and click Advanced options.
• Click Reset. You need to restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

Step 3: Try to uninstall and reinstall the game.

If the issue persist, we highly recommend that you contact Steam support for additional troubleshooting steps.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to post anytime.

 

Microsoft visual c++ 2015 error when running steam games

When i launch a steam game that needs to install visual c++ i get this error



If i hit ok i get this error



Ive gone through my program list and uninstalled all of the microsoft visual C++ programs listed, and reinstalled them but i still get the error.

 

My Steam Games, Insurgency, Is Not Able To Start Or Run. Why?

Hi,

Corrupted profile data associated with the game and availability of updates for the game are two of the primary factors that we have to take into consideration when troubleshooting issues with launching a game on Windows 10. Here are troubleshooting solutions
that you may perform to resolve this concern:

Solution 1: Run troubleshooter

The Windows apps troubleshooter can help resolve issues with apps and games downloaded from the Windows Store. In addition, we also suggest running the
Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to help diagnose and resolve compatibility issues encountered when running games on Windows 10. Refer to the following links for the steps:

• Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps
• Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows

Solution 2: Check for game update

If you've downloaded the game from the Windows Store, kindly search if there are updates available for the game. As for the steps, see

Check for updates for apps and games from Windows Store.

Solution 3: Reset the game from the Settings menu.

• Click Start and click Settings.
• Select System.
• Select Apps & features.
• Find the game and click Advanced options.
• Click Reset.
• Restart your device so that the changes can take effect. Launch the game and check if you'll encounter the same issue.​​

Resetting the game from the Settings menu can help restore corrupted game installation files.

Solution 4: Delete Temporary files

Temporary files are automatically deleted after exiting an application or a game. However, restarting your computer without exiting an active Windows session won't delete temporary files. These files may cause issues running games on Windows 10. To resolve
this, we suggest that you perform the following steps on how to remove temporary files:

• Open the Start menu and select
  Settings > System > Storage.
• Under Storage, select
  This PC > Temporary files.
• Under Temporary files, select
  Delete temporary files > Yes, I'm sure.
  
• Restart your device so that the changes can take effect. Launch the game and check if the same instance occurs.
  

Keep us updated with the progress. We'd be glad to further assist you.