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How to Fix Steam Error Code 105?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The steam error code 105 is a general error code that indicates a problem with the Steam client. This can be caused by a variety of things, such as a corrupt installation, a corrupt Steam client, or a problem with the Windows registry. This error code can also be caused by a virus or malware infection.

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1. Restart your computer and try again

  1. If the problem persists, try reinstalling Steam
  2. If the problem persists, try restarting your computer and trying again

2. Update your drivers

  1. Go to the Windows Update website or use the Windows Update app on your computer.
  2. In the “Search Online” box, type “drivers” and then press Enter.
  3. On the list of available updates, choose “Driver Updates”.
  4. Click on the “Update Now” button.
  5. Wait for the update to download and install.
  6. After the update is complete, restart your computer.
  7. Check if the error code 105 has been resolved.

3. Verify your game files

  1. Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\rocketleague\Binaries\Win32
  2. Locate the rocketleague.exe file
  3. Right click on the rocketleague.exe file and select "Properties"
  4. In the "Compatibility" tab, make sure that the "Run as Administrator" box is checked
  5. Click "OK"
  6. Locate the steam.exe file
  7. Right click on the steam.exe file and select "Properties"
  8. In the "Compatibility" tab, make sure that the "Run as Administrator" box is unchecked
  9. Click "OK"
  10. Locate the rocketleague.exe and steam.exe files in the "Windows folder"
  11. Right click on the rocketleague.exe file and select "Copy"
  12. Right click on the steam.exe file and select "Paste"
  13. In the "Properties" window for the rocketleague.exe file, click on the "Compatibility" tab
  14. Click on the "Verify" button
  15. If the "Verify" button is grayed out, then the rocketleague.exe and steam.exe files are not compatible and will need to be repaired
  16. If the "Verify" button is green, then the rocketleague.exe and steam.exe files are compatible and should be used without worry

4. Reinstall your game

  1. Launch your game through Steam
  2. If you are prompted to choose a language, select the language of your game installation
  3. Click on the "Install Game" button
  4. If the game installation is successful, you will be prompted to restart your computer
  5. After your computer has restarted, launch Steam again and select "My Games"
  6. Right-click on the game you wish to reinstall and select "Properties"
  7. Select the "Local Files" tab and click on the "Verify Integrity of Game Files" button
  8. If the game files are correct, you will be prompted to restart your computer
  9. After your computer has restarted, launch Steam again and select "My Games"
  10. Right-click on the game you wish to reinstall and select "Reinstall Game"

If you didn't find success with an option above, then try:

  1. Reset your network settings.
  2. Disable your antivirus software.
  3. Contact Steam Support.