How to fix Steam error code 105

Steam is a digital video game distribution platform that is owned and run by Value Corporation. Most of the game users use this gaming platform to download and buy to play games.

 Steam online gaming platform also includes the store where available games and offers are listed. Sometimes it shows you an error message saying Steam error code 105 which means you are unable to open the Store.

Cause of the Steam error code 105

Many reasons available for the Steam error. Some of them are mentioned below:

1)      DNS settings:-

It is also possible that the DNS configuration on your internet connection is corrupted or changed due to which the Steam users facing this issue when trying to connect with its database.

2)      AdBlocker:-

In case you use an Ad blocking software on your browser or as a stand-alone application then it can interfere with the certain elements of the Steam client and stop it to function properly.

Solutions to fix Steam error code 105:-

Here are many easy and quick solutions available to fix this issue. Follow the below-given steps carefully:

1)      Power cycle your Router:-

It may be possible that your internet connection is slow or not stable. So, power cycles your router to fix this Steam error code 105 issues.

·         At first, plug out the Power cord of your Internet router.

·         Wait for a moment and plugin back.

·         Now, wait until your Internet access is granted.

·         Open Steam and check if the issue resolved and it works properly.

2)      Change the DNS settings:-

If the DNS settings of the windows get corrupted then it clogs the Steam to work properly. So, change your DNS settings to fix the Steam error code 105 problem.

·         First of all, press Windows key + R altogether.

·         A run dialogue box will be open, type cmd and hit the Enter button.

·         Now, type ipconfig /flushdns inside the command prompt window.

·         Hit the Enter button and wait for a while to complete this process.

·         Now, open Steam and run it to check the issue will be resolved.

3)      Disable AdBlocker Add-on:-

If any AdBlocker is installed on your computer then it interferes in Steam and clogs it to function properly. So, disable the AdBlocker Add-on to fix the Steam error code 105 issue.

If you use Steam on Chrome:-

·         At first, click on the Menu icon which is at the top-right corner of the screen.

·         Now, navigate to More Tools and right-click on it and select Extensions.

·         Toggle the slider on the right side to disable the AdBlocker extensions.

·         Open and run Steam to see it works properly.

              

If you use Steam on Firefox:-

·         At first, click on the Menu icon which is at the top-right corner of the screen.

·         Tap on the Add-ons option.

·         Now, select the AdBlocker extension and click on the Disable option.

·         Reopen Steam and run it to check if it works properly now.

With the use of this blog, you can easily fix the Steam error code 105 issue. If you have any doubts regarding this then call to our experts to resolve your queries as soon as possible.