Steam startup problem

When I start Windows I get an error that says:
“Source
Only one instance of the game can be running at a time”
It lets me hit ok then goes away. I tried reinstalling steam with no luck and it is not listed in my startup items. I also used Autoruns to check other start items and cannot find it.
Any ideas?
Answer #1
When I start Windows I get an error that says:
"Source
Only one instance of the game can be running at a time"
It lets me hit ok then goes away. I tried reinstalling steam with no luck and it is not listed in my startup items. I also used Autoruns to check other start items and cannot find it.
Any ideas?
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Okay there is a workaround for it, read it care fully!
Shutdown steam and go to the folder where you installed Steam and all your games:
C:\Program Files\Steam
rename it in:
C:\Program Files\_Steam
Go to software and deinstall steam, dont worry if you rename the steam folder your games are safe.
After that rename it back to:
C:\Program Files\Steam
Download and Install steam in the same directory like it was before.
That fixed it for me.
Answer #2
I tried that and it didnt work.
Answer #3
mate are u using vista by any chance? cuz if u are then i can help u as i had the same problem. if not then i cant help yah.. sorry.
if u are vista user then pm me
Answer #4
I am on XP Pro. But your Vista solution could apply, depending on what it is.
Answer #5
omg dude just exit the current hl2 or steam window.
Answer #6
Ctrl + alt + del Go to processes and End hl2.exe or w/e the game is
Answer #7
Or make its priority as High or Realtime. Might work!