Steam not working due to Windows compatibility mode

Revolt · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:05

When I try to start it up I get the message:

Running Steam in Windows compatibility mode is not recommended.
Please remove any Windows compatibility settings for all users
under file properties for Steam.exe and restart Steam.

What can I do to fix this? By the way I use Windows 7 64 bit if that helps.

DJ_Hughesy · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:15

turn off compatability mode n run steam as admin? does it for me on my win7 64bit laptop

Revolt · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:21

how do I turn off compatability mode, I can't find it.

stulid · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:22

right click the exe and select properties

AceTK · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:24

stulid said:
right click the exe and select properties

+1

Revolt · 22 Jan 2011 at 23:47

I just did that and I'm getting the same message. Do I have to restart steam cos I restarted the computer but I don't know how to restart steam.

Wires · 23 Jan 2011 at 08:43

I had this message the other day all I done was reboot my pc and that sorted it. You could try reinstalling steam though you might have to backup the games you currently have downloaded Im not sure.