From the name of the dynamically plug-in SteamClient64.dll library, it is already clear that it is somehow related to the client of the online service for buying Steam games. This file is actively involved when starting various applications that have been downloaded through this program or have some connection with it, for example, when receiving user data. A copy of this library may be present both in the customer of the trading platform, and separately in the game, therefore solving problems with the absence of this component will be completely different. It is about them that we want to talk within the framework of today's material.
Method 1: manual installation steamclient64.dll
The easiest option requiring the minimum time costs from the user is downloaded directly to the DLL and move it into the steam root folder.Additionally, you may need to register the file that read in the method 6 of this article.
Method 2: Reinstalling the game with disabled antivirus
We advise you to pay attention to this way to those users who have encountered such a problem only when you start a specific application or those who do not use Steam at all, and the games were downloaded from unofficial sources. In such situations, the problem is precisely in the built-in SteamClient64.dll game. Most likely, it was moved to quarantine or removed by antivirus during the installation of the application, as the defense took it as a potential threat. If you are sure that it really happened, delete software, then disconnect the antivirus and install the game again to get rid of such difficulties. All necessary manuals on this topic are looking for in our individual articles.
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Method 3: Checking the integrity of the cache and reinstalling Steam
The following steps will be focused around the Steam client itself, so the users who are simply absent from whom it is possible to immediately move to the following method, but with a small refinement. The fact is that some games are installed from licensed discs or purchased on other sites, but for their correct operation still need Steam. Then you should install or reinstall it according to examples from references below.
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Steam Installation on Computer
Now let's talk about users who have already installed the game through this client and have certain difficulties with it. It happens that for some reason, the integrity of the cache application is damaged by provoking the emergence of additional problems. In this situation, we advise you to check the integrity of the files through the built-in steam tool. Read more about it in the article Next.
Read more: Checking the integrity of the grade cache
Method 4: Setting the latest Windows updates
When using any programs and games, it is important to pay attention to the presence of the latest updates of the operating system, since it often depends on the interaction of certain files. The problem that arose today is just due to the fact that there are no important files on the PC, obtained along with the update, which leads to a failure in the operation of the module. Check it and fix it is literally a few clicks.
- Open the "Start" and move in the "Parameters" menu by clicking on the appropriate gear icon.
- Here you need the last section called "Update and Security".
- It remains only to click on the special button "Check availability of updates", which will start the procedure for finding new files.
Downloading and installing received updates will be made in automatic mode, which will notify the system message. It will also be said that all changes will take effect only when creating a new session, that is, after rebooting the PC. Do it, and then go to testing a problem application. If you still have questions about this topic, read the materials below. They will help to understand the intricacies of installing updates and solving errors that may be associated with them.
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Method 5: DirectX Update
The dynamically connected library under consideration can interact with the component files called DirectX, which are installed in the operating system separately (with the exception of Windows 10). If suddenly you have not turned out to be on the PC of the updated version of this package, various messages can appear on the screen during the launch of the game, including the absence of steamclient64.dll. This is corrected by installing the latest DirectX assembly. Let's look at how this happens on the PC under the control of Windows 7, but we'll talk about dozens of dozen users at the end.
Download web installer executable DirectX libraries from the official Microsoft website
- We propose to use a web installer to update, which scans the system itself and finds missing files. You can download it from the official site.
- After the download is complete, run the executable file by clicking on it with the LKM.
- When the security warning window appears, select "Run".
- Confirm the terms of the license agreement, marking the relevant item, and go further.
- Cancel Bing installation, because in most cases this panel does not bear any useful function.
- Expect the system scanning.
- After that, you will receive a notice that the installation procedure was successfully completed.
Above, we have already noted that DirectX users of Windows 10 are automatically obtained, therefore do not need to be regularly updated. However, the integrity of certain files can be broken or some of them turn out to be completely removed. It always leads to errors, which is why you should think about reinstalling the package and adding missing components. It is recommended to do this in the event that none of the previous methods brought a positive result.
Read more: Reinstalling and adding the missing DIRECTX components in Windows 10
Method 6: Repeated Registration SteamClient64.dll
Our today's material will complete the way, the essence of which is to recording steamclient64.dll in OS manually by using the console utility. We delivered this option to the last place, since registration does not occur or "flies" extremely rarely. However, it is worth trying this correction if all the recommendations did not provide a proper effect.
- Open the "Start" and run the console on behalf of the administrator. You can do this in any convenient way, but the main thing is that the "command line" is launched with administrative powers.
- Here, enter the REGSVR32 / U SteamClient64.dll command to cancel the existing registration. Confirm its pressing on ENTER and close the notification that appears.
- The last step will be the input of the REGSVR32 / I SteamClient64.dll command, which is responsible for recording registration.
After that, you can immediately go to the attempts to start a problem game, since the changes come into effect without pre-rebooting the computer.
We listed all available error correction methods with SteamClient64.dll in Windows. As you can see, each of them has a specific action algorithm and is different in different ways. If none of them helped, try to download the game from another source or contact your developer.