Are you struggling with uninstalling Steam from your computer due to a “busy” error message? You’re not alone.
Many Steam users have reported encountering this issue when trying to uninstall the program.
Fortunately, there are several solutions to this problem that you can try.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the most effective methods for fixing the Steam “failed to uninstall due to busy” error.
How To Fix Steam Failed To Uninstall Due To Busy?
1. Use The Power Menu To Reboot
If the game is still running (even if Steam doesn’t think it is), try using the Power menu to reboot your computer. To do this, click on the Start menu and click on the Power button.
Select “Restart” and wait for your computer to restart. Once your computer has restarted, try uninstalling Steam again.
2. Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer helps release any locked resources that may be causing the “busy” error message.
This is because restarting your computer will close any running programs or processes that may be using resources that are needed to uninstall Steam.
3. Close Background Applications
Some applications running in the background can cause the “failed to uninstall due to busy” error message. These applications may be using resources that are needed to uninstall Steam.
Closing any unnecessary applications before attempting to uninstall Steam can help free up resources and prevent the “busy” error message from occurring.
4. End Steam Processes
If Steam is still running in the background, it can prevent the program from being uninstalled.
To end Steam processes, open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc. In the Processes tab, look for any processes related to Steam, such as steam.exe or SteamService.exe, and select “End task” for each one.
This will ensure that Steam is completely closed and not running in the background.
5. Use The Steam Uninstaller
Uninstalling games via Steam itself is recommended because it ensures that all game files are removed properly.
To do this, open Steam and navigate to the Library tab. Right-click on the game you want to uninstall and select “Uninstall.” Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
6. Reinstall Steam
If none of the above steps work, you may need to reinstall Steam to repair the installation before it can be removed. To do this, download the latest Steam installer from the Steam website and run it.
Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. Once Steam has been reinstalled, try uninstalling it again.
If nothing works then you may try contacting Steam customer support by clicking here. They will guide you with better options.