The application is already running but it is not visible. The game could not be started (the application is already running). How to end a frozen game process

When trying to launch Steam or a game, an error appeared with the message that Steam is already running. How to solve this problem?

This error message means that the Steam application failed to load completely. The process is running in the background and can be accessed in the task manager, but is not running in the user interface.

Before trying to solve this problem using the methods described below, try this:

1. Open Task Manager (keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Del or Ctrl + Shift + Esc)
2. Find all processes that are related to steam and end them.
3. Close the task manager and try to start Steam again.

If after these steps the same error appears notifying that Steam is already running, then use the methods described below.

First, you need to make sure that Steam is not running in compatibility mode:

1. Open the folder where the client is installed Steam(Default C:\Program Files\Steam\)
2. Click right click mouse on shortcut Steam.exe, select " Properties».
3. Click the tab.
4. Uncheck all the boxes that are checked and click " Apply».
5. Then, click the " Change settings for all users".
6. Again, make sure none of the checkboxes are checked and click " OK».
7. Click " OK" to close all open dialog boxes.

Conflicting Applications

If the first method did not help, then another very common reason for this error is programs that may conflict with Steam. For example: antivirus software, firewalls, Windows firewall.

Add Steam to the exclusion list in the antivirus installed on your computer, it is also best to add Steam to the firewall exceptions list.

Reinstalling Steam

If compatibility properties have not been enabled or disabling them does not resolve the issue, your Steam client may be damaged.

You can try reinstalling Steam without affecting it already installed games. For this:

1. Exit Steam and go to the folder C:\Program Files\Steam\(this is the folder where Steam is installed by default - if a different installation folder was selected, then you need to open it).
2. Delete all files except: Steamapps folder and Steam.exe file(If you don't see the extension - \"exe\", look for the file with the black and white Steam icon)
3. Restart your computer.
4. After the reboot, you will need to run the Steam.exe file from the folder where Steam is installed, without using the desktop shortcut.
5. Wait for the Steam client to download and install.
6. After installation, you can launch Steam and enjoy games.

I hope the information was useful. Good luck!

Sometimes the error “The application is already running” pops up. How to deal with “The application is already running” we will talk in this article

The reason, by the way, is not always that we run the same program several times. No. Another reason is that we launched the program with one version, and then launch the updated version. It sounds confusing, but you'll understand later.
Well, I recently started getting this error when starting uTorrent

uTorrent

A newer version of uTorrent has already been launched. Close uTorrent and try again

Why does this happen? Let's figure it out. So, the first thing you should know if such an error appears is the standard key set Alt + Ctrl + Del (or Ctrl + Shift + Esc)
For example, we get this error from Photoshop. Pressed Alt + Ctrl + Del, went to Details. We found Photoshop.ex e here and forcibly closed it. Now, when you restart it, it will open without this error (it happens that the program hangs in the processes, and visually it is NOT VISIBLE)

I recently had a bug with my FTP client: FileZilla. I'm trying to install new version, it gives me an error

When I opened the task manager (alt + ctrl + del) I saw this picture in it

In my case, the picture turns out like this. The Filezilla program itself is open, as well as the FileZilla installation exe, and I need to close the program itself. But not the installation exe that will install FileZilla
Regarding the bug in uTorrent. Let's look at it too.
It occurs because your uTorrent folder is a mess. Now you will see for yourself. Go to folder

%appdata%/utorrent

It launches in uTorrent, the file itself is uTorrent.exe, then it launches the last file in the Updates folder, namely in my case. File 3.4.3. Such nonsense of a madman invented by the developers

So, first we close uTorrent
Now open the folder %appdata%/utorrent again
Go to the Updates folder and delete everything from there except the lng file and the latest version.
Let's rename latest version in uTorrent and the language file (lng) also in uTorrent
Now we cut these files and paste them in the root directory and agree to the replacement. This video gif will make it clearer to you

Now our uTorrent will not produce such errors. I hope the article was useful to you in some way. Use it!

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When trying to launch the game on Steam, the following error message appears: "The game could not be started (the application is already running)." What to do?

What does the error “The game could not start (the application is already running)” mean?

Most often, this error is observed when starting a game that either closed as a result of an unexpected crash or cannot be launched correctly.

Sometimes this game may already be running under another operating system user account.

Integrity of game files

Sometimes this error is caused by problems installing the game. Follow the instructions on the following link:

If the game does not launch after an unexpected crash, please contact the game's support team for assistance.

Important:

To contact about similar problem with third party support, click on the blue button “Problems with the game? Contact support" on the right side of the game support page. This will ensure that you are directed to the correct support site.

If you think that the game may be running under a different account by a user of your operating system, try logging out of all profiles, restarting your computer, and starting the game again.

Quitting the current Steam beta

If you are participating in the Steam beta, try exiting the beta and see if the issue is resolved.

1. IN Steam client Click on the "Steam" menu item in the top left corner, then go to the settings menu (System Preferences for Mac).
2. In the “Account” tab, under “Beta testing”, click “Change...”.
3. Select the "OPT OUT - Quit All Beta Programs" option from the drop-down menu and click OK.
4. You will be prompted to restart Steam. Please click the "Restart" button.

Steam beta program participants should try both the standard and beta versions of Steam when troubleshooting.

How to end a frozen game process

If you are using Windows OS, try the following:

1. Press the following keys at the same time: Ctrl Shift Esc. Combining them will launch the Task Manager.
2. Go to the "Processes" tab.
3. Find the game's executable file in the list of processes and select it. More details about the processes can be found in the description column.
4. Right-click on the selected process.
5. Select End Process (Windows 10: End Task).
6. If you are asked if you are sure you want to end the process, confirm by clicking the End Process button.

The game is now closed. Try running it again or try another troubleshooting method.

If this doesn't work, or if Windows can't close the game this way, try restarting your computer.

If you are using another operating system, try restarting your computer. Before starting the game after rebooting, please follow the troubleshooting steps above.

When trying to launch the game on Steam, the following error message appears: "The game could not be started (the application is already running)." What to do?

What does the error “The game could not start (the application is already running)” mean?

Most often, this error is observed when starting a game that either closed as a result of an unexpected crash or cannot be launched correctly.

Sometimes this game may already be running under another operating system user account.

Integrity of game files

Sometimes this error is caused by problems installing the game. Follow the instructions on the following link:

If the game does not launch after an unexpected crash, please contact the game's support team for assistance.

Important:

To contact third-party support regarding a similar issue, click on the blue button “Problems with the game? Contact support" on the right side of the game support page. This will ensure that you are directed to the correct support site.

If you think that the game may be running under a different account by a user of your operating system, try logging out of all profiles, restarting your computer, and starting the game again.

Quitting the current Steam beta

If you are participating in the Steam beta, try exiting the beta and see if the issue is resolved.

1. In the Steam client, click on the "Steam" menu item in the upper left corner, then go to the settings menu (System Preferences for Mac).
2. In the “Account” tab, under “Beta testing”, click “Change...”.
3. Select the "OPT OUT - Quit All Beta Programs" option from the drop-down menu and click OK.
4. You will be prompted to restart Steam. Please click the "Restart" button.

Steam beta program participants should try both the standard and beta versions of Steam when troubleshooting.

How to end a frozen game process

If you are using Windows OS, try the following:

1. Press the following keys at the same time: Ctrl Shift Esc. Combining them will launch the Task Manager.
2. Go to the "Processes" tab.
3. Find the game's executable file in the list of processes and select it. More details about the processes can be found in the description column.
4. Right-click on the selected process.
5. Select End Process (Windows 10: End Task).
6. If you are asked if you are sure you want to end the process, confirm by clicking the End Process button.

The game is now closed. Try running it again or try another troubleshooting method.

If this doesn't work, or if Windows can't close the game this way, try restarting your computer.

If you are using a different operating system, try restarting your computer. Before starting the game after rebooting, please follow the troubleshooting steps above.