I've just installed the Steam installer on my new iMac 5k, and downloaded the latest version of Steam onto it. When loading Steam, the login window loads, but all of a sudden the application freezes and needs to be "Force Quit". Any thoughts what a solution to this might be?
2 Answers
Try disabling firewall in Security & Privacy settings, try adding rule to accept all internet traffic for desired application in Firewall Options.
When I start steam the first time of the day it crashes due error you describe, when I start steam 2nd time everything works just fine.
Ok, so I've managed to figure out a solution:
- Uninstall Steam
- Turn off the computer
- Turn on under "Safe mode" (more info here: http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262)
- Download and install Steam under Safe Mode
- Once installed launch, enter login details, and close Steam
- Restart the computer as normal, and Steam should be working just fine
Enjoy :)