Fix: Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue

In this article, we will try to solve the "Black Screen" or "Not Loading" problem that Steam users encounter when they want to access the library menu in the Steam application.

Fix: Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue
Fix: Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue

Steam users cannot access thelibrary by encountering "Black Screen" or "Not Loading" problem when they want to access thelibrary menu in the Steam application. If you are facing suchaproblem, you can findasolution by following the suggestions below.

Why Steam Library Won't Load or Black Screen?

Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue

This error, which is encountered, usually occurs with the unstable connection, and users may be restricted from using some features in Steam. Of course, we may encounter such an error not only because of this problem, but also because of many other problems. For this, we will try to solve the problem by telling youafew suggestions.

How to Fix Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue?

To fix this error, you can find the solution to the problem by following the suggestions below.

1-) Run the Program as Administrator

The fact that the Steam program does not run as an administrator can cause many errors. If the permission to install the file on the storage is not allowed, running it as an administrator will help us solve this problem.

  • Right-click on the Steam program on the desktop.
  • Open it by clicking "Run as administrator" in thelistlisted.

Steam Library Not Loading or Black Screen Issue

2-) CreateaPrivate Port for Steam

If the above suggestion did not solve you, we can fix the problem by adjusting the port configured for Steam.

  • In the start search screen, type "Windows Defender Firewall" and open it.
  • Click on "Advanced Settings" on the left side of the screen that opens.
  • Click on the "Inbound Rules" option on the left side of the window that opens and click on the "New Rule" option on the right.
  • Choose the "Port" option in the new window that opens and click the "Next" button.
  • After this process, select the "TCP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
    • 27015--27030,27036,27015
  • Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set three options as selected and click the "Next" button .
  • Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

In this process, we have addedanew rule to the TCP port. In our next action, let's end our process by connecting the UDP port.

  • Then add the new rule again and select "Port" and click the "Next" button.
  • After this process, select the "UDP" option and type the port we will leave below in the box and click the "Next" button.
    • 27015--27030,27000--27100,27031-2703,4380,27015,3478,4379,4380
  • Then select the "Allow Connection" option, press the "Next" button, set three options as selected and click the "Next" button .
  • Then, give the name of the port where we performed the installation process and press the "Finish" button.

After this process, run the Steam application and check if the problem persists.

3-) Check Your Connection

The problem with the internet connection can cause many errors. If your internet connection is slowing down or disconnected, let's giveafew suggestions to fix it.

  • If your internet speed is slowing down, turn your modem off and then on again. This process will relieve your internet alittle bit.
  • We can eliminate the problem by clearing the Internet cache.

Clear DNS Cache

  • Type cmd in the start search screen and run as administrator.
  • Type the followinglines of code in order on the command prompt screen and press enter.
    • ipconfig /flushdns
    • netsh int ipv4 reset
    • netsh int ipv6 reset
    • netsh winhttp reset proxy
    • netsh winsock reset
    • ipconfig /registerdns
  • After this operation, it will show that your dns cache and proxies have been cleared successfully.

After this process, you can open the program by restarting the computer. If the problem persists, let's move on to another suggestion.

4-) Turn Your Modem Off and On

Turn off your modem, wait 20 seconds and turn it back on. During this process, your ip address will change and will prevent various network problems. If the problem persists, let's move on to another suggestion.

5-) Register Another DNS Server

We can eliminate the problem by registering another dns server on the computer.

  • Open the Control Panel and select the option Network and Internet
  • Open the Network and Sharing Center on the screen that opens.
  • Click on Change adapter settings on the left.
  • Right-click on your Connection Type to open the Properties menu.
  • Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4).
  • Let's apply the settings by typing the Google DNS server we will give below.
    • Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
    • Other DNS server: 8.8.4.4
  • Then click on Verify settings on exit and press the OK button and apply the actions.

After this process, restart the computer and run the Steam program.

6-) Update Steam Application

The fact that the Steam application is not up-to-date can cause us to encounter many connection problems. For this, you need to check whether the application is up-to-date in which application the game is installed. For this, you can wait for the update request by closing the application completely and restarting it, or you can request an update from within the application.

  • Open the Steam app.
  • Check whether the application is up-to-date by clicking the "Steam" option on the top left and clicking the check for update button in the drop-down option.

If the app is out of date, it will be updated and restarted. After this process, you can check if the problem persists.

7-) Turn off Antivirus Program

Disable any antivirus program you use, or delete it completely from your computer. If you are using Windows Defender, disable it. For this;

  • Open the start search screen.
  • Open the search screen by typing "Windows security settings".
  • Click on "Virus and Threat Protection" on the screen that opens.
  • Click on "Ransomware Protection" in the menu.
  • Turn off the "Controlled Folder Access" option on the screen that opens.

After this, let's turn off real-time protection.

  • Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
  • Then click on "Manage settings".
  • Turn Real-time protection to "Off".

After performing this operation, we will need to add the Steam files as exceptions.

  • Type "virus and threat protection" into the start search screen and open it.
  • Under
  • Virus and threat protection settings "Manage settings" and then under "Exclusions" select "Add exclusion or Uninstall".
  • Select Add an exclusion and then select the "Steam" folder saved on your disk.

After this process, close the Steam game completely with the help ofatask manager and try to run the Steam application again.

Yes, friends, we have solved our problem under this title. If your problem persists, you can ask about the errors you encounter by entering our FORUM platform.