"Failed to find Steam"

Herodotus07 · 12-27-2011, 12:14 PM

Installed the game and tried to play then got this error message which launched the Steam Store page on IE.
No way to get the game to run.

I know others have had this problem, but under "Gamedata->Save" there is only "Dummy", a text file. When I go to the main directory there is only "Launch RC" which gives you the splash screen. Try and start the game there and it demands you insert a CD.

Steam Support don't ever get back to me about anything anymore (they're useless anyway) so any fixes would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Herodotus07 · 12-27-2011, 12:22 PM

Nope, no fix for Windows 7 64-bit?
Uninstall then and into the virtual trash.

Lord Blade · 12-27-2011, 12:49 PM

I have the same error. I can't get the game to start because it can't find Steam for some reason.

hawkshadow741 · 12-27-2011, 01:04 PM

Exit and restart Steam

mcpeepants · 12-27-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkshadow741

Exit and restart Steam

First thing I tried when I got this and it did the trick

Herodotus07 · 12-27-2011, 02:21 PM

I'll have to remeber that one.
Thanks for what is probably an obvious solution, and with the widescreen fix I can once more enjoy bug hunting.

Cats12490 · 12-27-2011, 08:40 PM

I've been having the same problem. Logging out and back in to Steam is not resolving the issue. I've set the .exe file to run in compatibility mode, and selected run as administrator, with no change in results. Any ideas?

Suntory_Times · 12-28-2011, 03:13 AM

I'm having the same issue.

Herodotus07 · 12-28-2011, 12:05 PM

I found restarting Steam works, however I have to do that every time I go back to the game after an interval of 5+mins. Just not worth it.

C'mon Steam....fix this!

[submitted a ticket, so I should get a reply sometime next year....]

sifugreg · 12-28-2011, 04:09 PM

Same problem here. Just wanted to put my two cents in in hopes of keeping some attention on this issue until it is resolved.

Scadartus · 12-28-2011, 08:31 PM

Add me to the list! Restarted steam and it worked okay, until I tried starting a new game - instant CTD

Changed back to "Highest" settings (1024x768) and it works perfectly, restarted and changed to a decent resolution (1600x1200) and it still works.

So start a game in low settings, save and restart and change to higher settings....lets hope this fix keeps working...

phobophobias · 01-03-2012, 12:27 PM

This fixed the issue for me:

Exit Steam
Browse to Program Files/Steam in Windows Explorer
Delete ClientRegistry.blob
Reopen Steam

Herodotus07 · 01-04-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phobophobias

This fixed the issue for me:

Exit Steam
Browse to Program Files/Steam in Windows Explorer
Delete ClientRegistry.blob
Reopen Steam

Would you explain what this does exactly, just so I know for my own info.
Thanks.

phobophobias · 01-05-2012, 02:02 PM

I'm not sure why it works or what the file does, (I saw it on another thread somewhere, I don't remember exactly), but Steam simply recreates the file when you reopen it, so presumably it's a cache of some sort.

SmolderinCorpse · 01-09-2012, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herodotus07

Would you explain what this does exactly, just so I know for my own info.
Thanks.

Ive tried this, doesnt work at all.

12-27-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
Herodotus07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 9 Posts: 548	"Failed to find Steam" Installed the game and tried to play then got this error message which launched the Steam Store page on IE. No way to get the game to run. I know others have had this problem, but under "Gamedata->Save" there is only "Dummy", a text file. When I go to the main directory there is only "Launch RC" which gives you the splash screen. Try and start the game there and it demands you insert a CD. Steam Support don't ever get back to me about anything anymore (they're useless anyway) so any fixes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

12-28-2011, 04:09 PM	#10
sifugreg Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 4	My Two Cents Same problem here. Just wanted to put my two cents in in hopes of keeping some attention on this issue until it is resolved.

01-03-2012, 12:27 PM	#12
phobophobias Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 4	This fixed the issue for me: Exit Steam Browse to Program Files/Steam in Windows Explorer Delete ClientRegistry.blob Reopen Steam

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12-27-2011, 12:22 PM	#2
Herodotus07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 9 Posts: 548	Nope, no fix for Windows 7 64-bit? Uninstall then and into the virtual trash.

12-27-2011, 12:49 PM	#3
Lord Blade Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 49	I have the same error. I can't get the game to start because it can't find Steam for some reason.

12-27-2011, 01:04 PM	#4
hawkshadow741 Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 1532 Posts: 14,706	Exit and restart Steam

12-27-2011, 02:21 PM	#6
Herodotus07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 9 Posts: 548	I'll have to remeber that one. Thanks for what is probably an obvious solution, and with the widescreen fix I can once more enjoy bug hunting.

12-27-2011, 08:40 PM	#7
Cats12490 Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 1	I've been having the same problem. Logging out and back in to Steam is not resolving the issue. I've set the .exe file to run in compatibility mode, and selected run as administrator, with no change in results. Any ideas?

12-28-2011, 03:13 AM	#8
Suntory_Times Join Date: Mar 2011 Reputation: 11 Posts: 113	I'm having the same issue.

12-28-2011, 12:05 PM	#9
Herodotus07 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 9 Posts: 548	I found restarting Steam works, however I have to do that every time I go back to the game after an interval of 5+mins. Just not worth it. C'mon Steam....fix this! [submitted a ticket, so I should get a reply sometime next year....]

12-28-2011, 08:31 PM	#11
Scadartus Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 2	Add me to the list! Restarted steam and it worked okay, until I tried starting a new game - instant CTD Changed back to "Highest" settings (1024x768) and it works perfectly, restarted and changed to a decent resolution (1600x1200) and it still works. So start a game in low settings, save and restart and change to higher settings....lets hope this fix keeps working...

01-05-2012, 02:02 PM	#14
phobophobias Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 4	I'm not sure why it works or what the file does, (I saw it on another thread somewhere, I don't remember exactly), but Steam simply recreates the file when you reopen it, so presumably it's a cache of some sort.