If in doubt, check the name of the executable in the game’s directory in Windows by right-clicking on the game in the Steam Library, selecting “Properties,” then the “Local Files” tab, and finally the “Browse Local Files” button. Formats vary, but in general, the name of the game is the most common iteration.

Locate the executable/service(s) associated with the game.

Open up Task Manager as detailed above.

If a restart doesn’t work, this means that the game might be running in the background even though it is ostensibly closed in the Steam client.

For good measure, allow a minute for the client processes to shutdown and then relaunch Steam.

Click on it, then hit “End Task” just below.

In Task Manager, navigate down the list of services until you spot Steam.

Hit Ctrl+Alt+Del on the keyboard and click on “Task Manager” from the list of options that appear at the forefront of a blue background.

We recommend closing Steam via the Task Manager.

Reliable and easy, a restart does wonders to give Steam a much needed rejuvenating shake when the client has got its wires crossed.

Steam starts ing then stops