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Steam Family Sharing not Working: 6 Easy Solutions to use
Corrupt game files are among the chief causes of this issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Steam Family Sharing lets up to 5 users access Steam games from up to 10 different computers. However, some users have complained that Steam Family Sharing is not working for them.
If you also experience this issue, read this post to the end for solutions for resolving it.
Why is Steam Family Sharing not showing up?
Below are some of the reasons Steam Family Sharing might not show up on your PC:
What is Steam Family Sharing?
The Steam Family Sharing feature allows family members to share the same games on different accounts. One of the significant advantages of this feature is that each user gets to save their accomplishments and progress.
Also, individual users get to play paid games without the need to purchase them, provided it is purchased on one account. This works because a user grants family members to games on a shared computer.
What can I do if Steam Family Sharing is not working?
1. Make sure the Library is accessible
2. Run an SFC scan
3. Disable antivirus or exclude SteamApps files
Your antivirus could sometimes flagSteamfiles as risky and block them. If you experience theSteamlibrary not working problem, disable your antivirus and try again.
Another way to fix this issue if your antivirus causes it is to exclude the file path from the virus scanning. TheSteampath is usually located inC:/Program Files/Steam/SteamAppsCommon
4. Verify the integrity of the game files
5. Reset the Winsock catalog
Sometimes, an updated Winsock catalog can causeSteamfamily sharing not to work. Resetting Winsock usually solves the problem.
6. Relocate the Steam installation files
With the solutions above, you should be able to fix the Steam Family Sharing not working issue. Note that some steps here should be carried out from the borrower’s end and others from the owner.
If you are facing other issues, likeSteam failing to authorize a computer, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.
Did these solutions help you out? How did you repair this issue? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
More about the topics:Steam Guides
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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