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Fix: There Was an Error Trying to Load Your Shopping Cart
If the server is out, this error might pop up
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Steam is one of themost popular game launchers for PC. The website has an assortment of both free and paid games. While trying to purchase a game, the app is unable to load your shopping cart.
If you’re currently experiencing the unable to load shopping cart error in Steam, this article will provide you with the steps needed to resolve the error.
Why is there an error when loading Steam’s shopping cart?
There are a lot of reasons why you’re experiencing the unable to load shopping cart error in Steam; here are some of the most common causes:
Now that we know why this error occurs, let’s apply the solutions below to fix the problem.
What can I do if Steam can’t load the shopping cart?
If you run into an error while loading the shopping cart on Steam, here are a few quick fixes:
If those quick fixes couldn’t resolve the error, here are a couple of advanced troubleshooting steps you can attempt.
1. Clear your browser cache and cookies
Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies helps reset any configurations you might have set while accessing Steam’s website. After clearing the cache and cookies, you’ll access the website like a first-time user.
We have chosen Chrome as an example because it’s the most popular browser, but the procedure is mostly the same on other browsers.
2. Reset the Steam client
Applications can get corrupted due toforced shutdowns, viruses, malware, etc. Resetting the application helps you access the application in its default state.
3. Run Steam as administrator
One of the best ways to help fix theThere was an error trying to load your shopping cartcode on Steam is to run the program with administrator permissions.
When you provide Steam with administrative privileges, it’ll have access to all the PC’s functionalities needed to resolve to run the program effectively.
If you’re experiencing problems while trying to load your shopping cart on Steam, with the solutions listed above, you should be able to complete your purchase without any further hitches.
Should none of the solutions above work, you’ll have to contactSteam’s customer service. They will provide a detailed explanation of the current problem and its cause.
For any other questions or suggestions, feel free to use the comments section below and let us know about them.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
