Fix Steam Must be Running | UPDATED | Error | Easy Guide

Watch the video:

0:00 - Intro/Explanation
0:15 - Launch games directly from Steam
0:33 - Reboot
0:43 - Steam Update check
1:02 - Join or Leave the Steam Client Beta
1:50 - Verify game files
2:13 - Run Steam as Admin

If you’re trying to play any Steam game and getting a “Steam must be running” error, this video is for you. It runs through the simplest solutions to this issue. You should be able to get back into your game shortly. This video shows you how to do that. It’s super simple, and quick to do. This guide is updated for the latest Steam Client UI - Currently in beta at time of posting this, but will be rolled out to everyone soon!