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If you are here because you want to fix a game problem, '''stop what you are doing and [http://support.steampowered.com/cgi-bin/steampowered.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=282 validate] it.''' Validation does everything uninstalling does (except change your settings, which doesn't require reinstalling either) in a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the bandwidth.
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* If that doesn't apply, then follow [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526 these instructions]. on the Steam Support site.
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If you are here because you want to fix a game problem, '''stop what you are doing and try to [https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/0C48-FCBD-DA71-93EB validate] it.''' Validation does everything uninstalling does (except change your settings, which doesn't require reinstalling either) in a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the bandwidth.
 
* If that doesn't apply, follow [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526 these instructions] on the Steam Support site to uninstall Steam. Then you can download and install the [http://store.steampowered.com/about/ Steam client] again.
 
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If you are here because you want to fix a game problem, stop what you are doing and try to validate it. Validation does everything uninstalling does (except change your settings, which doesn't require reinstalling either) in a fraction of the time and with a fraction of the bandwidth.

  • If that doesn't apply, follow these instructions on the Steam Support site to uninstall Steam. Then you can download and install the Steam client again.
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