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    Steam is locking up my laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ryzeki, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Since yesterday, every time I try to open Steam it starts loading then it completely locks up my PC in place. Nothing works and I have to do a hard reset.

    I have tried uninstalling it completely along with reg keys, reinstalling, using CCleaner to "fix" registry, remove random stuff.... I don't know why this is happening, I was playing before just fine.

    I am using Windows 7 Home premium 64 bits. Even searching the Event Viewer doesn't really say anything regarding steam or the like.

    Everything else works fine though. All other games etc. Also, I AM able to open steam and connect only when running in Safe Mode+ Networking, so this is just some sort of software issue...

    Any help is appreciated!
     
    ryzeki, Nov 12, 2009
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    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    What? I need real help, not this... If you can't help please don't post :)
     
    ryzeki, Nov 13, 2009
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    hmmm i had an issue once to where i couldnt update or launch any game before and i fixed it by erasing a file and letting steam redownload it so maybe give that a shot?

    anyway what you do is find a file called ClientRegistry.blob and rename it to something like ClientRegistrybackup.blob then try launching steam again.

    have you tried running steam as admin? i cant launch it unless i do that under my win7 x64 ultimate install
     
    InfectedSonic, Nov 13, 2009
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