What Causes the “Error Code 118” in Steam?
After receiving numerous reports from multiple users we decided to investigate the issue and came up with a set of solutions by implementing which the issue went away for most of our users. Also, we looked into the reasons due to which this error is triggered and listed them below. Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem, we will move on towards the solutions. Make sure to implement these solutions in the specific order in which they are provided to avoid any conflicts.
Solution 1: Allowing Through Firewall
The Windows Firewall might be blocking the Steam Client from making contact with its servers due to which the error might be triggered. Therefore, in this step, we are going to make sure to allow the Steam application through the firewall. For that:
Solution 2: Power cycling the Internet Router
If the Internet speed is slow or it isn’t configured properly, the Steam Client might face issues connecting to its database due to which this error is triggered. Therefore, in this step, we will be completely Power Cycling the Internet Router to reinitialize its configurations. For that:
Solution 3: Disabling Conflicting Applications
The error might be triggered if any third party application or service is interfering with it. Therefore, in this step, we will be disabling all extra services and applications. For that:
Solution 4: Scan for Viruses
If the computer is affected with malware or a virus it can interfere with certain elements of the Steam Software and cause issues while trying to connect to the servers. Therefore, it is recommended to scan the computer for Viruses. You can employ the expertise of this article to help you with scanning and deleting viruses.
