How To Fix Steam Error Code e20

In this article, we will try to solve the "Error Code: e20" problem that Steam users encounter after running the game.

How To Fix Steam Error Code e20
How To Fix Steam Error Code e20

Steam users will see "Connection Problem" after running the game, followed by "There wasaproblem communicating with Steam. Please try again later." and then encountering the error "Error Code: e20" restricting access to the application. If you are facing suchaproblem, you can findasolution by following the suggestions below.

  1. What is Steam Error Code e20?
  2. How To Fix Steam Error Code e20
    1. Run Program as Administrator
    2. Register Google DNS Server
    3. Check Your Link
    4. Turn Off Your Modem
    5. Clear Steam Cache
    6. Turn off Antivirus

What is Steam Error Code e20?

Steam Error Code e20

Steam "Error Code: e20" error usually occurs with unstable connection, which may restrict users from using certain features in Steam.

Also, not running the application with administrator privilege will also cause you to encounter various problemslike this.

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 Error Code e20?

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

1-) Run the Program as Administrator

The failure of the Steam program to run as an administrator may 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.

  • First of all, close the Steam application running in the background with the help of the task manager.
  • Right-click on the Steam program on the desktop.
  • Open it by clicking "Run as administrator" in thelistlisted.

Run the program as Administrator

2-) Register Google DNS Server

We can eliminate the problem by registering the default Google 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, let's perform the following suggestion.

3-) Check Your Connection

The problem that occurs in 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-) Power Off Your Modem

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-) Clear Steam Cache

The problem with the Steam cache can cause us to encounter various errorslike this.

For this, we can solve the problem by clearing the Steam cache.

You can follow the steps below to clear the Steam cache.

  • First of all, close the Steam application running in the background completely with the help ofatask manager.
  • Type "%localappdata%" into the start search screen and open it.
  • Delete the "Steam" folder in the new window that opens.

After performing this operation, run the Steam application as an administrator and check if the problem persists.

6-) Turn off Antivirus

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.