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Fix Steam Lagging and Running Slow in 5 Quick Ways
Clearing web browser data on the app can help
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Updated onJuly 9, 2024
updated onJuly 9, 2024
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Whether you like to immerse in a single-player adventure or often engage in a multiplayer battle, which demands unwavering precision, dealing with lag can be a buzzkill.
This comprehensive guide will discuss some of the easiest ways to fix the Steam lagging issue so you can continue your uninterrupted gaming sessions.
Why are my Steam games so laggy?
Now that you know the reasons, let us move to the fixes.
How do I make Steam games less laggy?
Before diving into troubleshooting steps to fix Steam lagging issue, here are some things you could do:
1. Delete web browser data
2. Clear the download cache
3. Delete the Steam cache stored on your PC
4. Modify the proxy settings
Adjusting proxy settings correctly can also fix otherSteam connection issues.
5. Repair the Steam app
If you don’t have Steam installed at the default location, you must replace the one mentioned with the Steam app location on your machine.
Repairing the app could fix other Steam client issues likedownload stopping and startingissues.
If nothing worked for you, try reinstalling Steam, but remember that it may lead to game data loss. In some cases, this issue can be related to thehigh CPU Usage of Steam Client WebHelper, but we have a guide that addresses that.
Did you miss a step that helped you? Feel free to mention that in the comments section below. We will be including that in our guide.
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Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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