As in any other program in Steam, failures occur. One of the frequent types of problems is the problem with the launch of the game. This problem is indicated by code 80. If this problem occurs, you will not be able to run the desired game. Read further to find out what to do when an error occurs with code 80 in Steam.
This error can be caused by various factors. We will analyze each of the causes of the problem and bring the solution to the situation.
Damaged game files and cache check
It is possible that the game files were damaged. Such damage may be caused in the case when the installation of the game was sharply interrupted or the sector was damaged on the hard disk. You will be helped by checking the integrity of the game cache. To do this, click on the right mouse button on the right game in the Steam Game Library. Then select Properties.
After that, you need to go to the Local Files tab. This tab has a "Check cache integrity" button. Click it.
Checking game files. Its duration depends on the size of the game and the speed of your hard disk. On average, the check takes about 5-10 minutes. After Steam performs a check, it will automatically replace all damaged files to new ones. If damage was not detected during verification, then most likely the problem in the other.
Hung the game process
If, before the problem occurs, the game hung or flew with an error, that is, the likelihood that the game process remained unclipped. In this case, you need to complete the process of the game in the enormative order. This is done using Windows Task Manager. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete key combination. If you are offered a choice of several options, select Task Manager. In the Task Manager window you need to find the game process.
Usually it has the same name as a game or very similar. You can also find the process on the application icon. After you find a process, click on it right mouse button and select "Remove the task".
Then try to start the game again. If the actions did not help, then go to the next way to solve the problem.
Problems with Stimia Client
This reason is quite rare, but takes place. The Steam client can impede the normal launch of the game if it works incorrectly. In order to restore the workability of the style, try removing configuration files. They may be damaged, which leads to the fact that you cannot start the game. These files are located in the folder to which Steam client was installed. To open it, click the right mouse button on the style startup label and select the option "File Location".
You need the following files:
ClientRegistry.blob.
Steam.dll
Remove them, restart Steam, and then try to start the game again. If it did not help, you will have to reinstall Steam. About how to reinstall the style, leaving the games installed in it, you can read here. After you do these actions, try running again. If it does not help, it remains only to contact Steam Support. You can read in this article about how to apply to the technical support of stima.
Now you know what to do if an error occurs with code 80 in Steam. If you know other ways to solve this problem, write about it in the comments.