Fixing steamlibrary Folder Errors: Step-by-Step Guide

Steam is a popular game store, and millions of online gamers use it on a daily basis. Steam library is one of its key features, and many users reported that they are unable to open it.
Some users said that the Steam library will not open due to the following errors:
* SteamLibrary_not_found_error * SteamLibrary_not_initialized_error

• The Steam library folder is a folder that stores all of your downloaded games and Steam-specific files.
• The Steam library folder is a virtual folder, and it has no actual location.
• Steam library errors occur due to corrupted files or missing files, among other reasons.

Download the Steam software

1. Launch the Steam client
   Click on Steam > Library
2. Right-click on the Library folder and select Properties
   
3. Go to the Security tab
4. Click on the Edit button
5. Add your user or group
6. Click on Add
7. Right-click on the Steam.exe > Properties
8. Go to the Security tab
9. Click on Edit
10. Add your user or group
11. Click on Add

Run the Steam Library Folder Fixer

1. Download Steam Library Folder Fixer from the below link. Then, extract the downloaded zip file and run the SteamLibraryRepair.exe file.
2. Select the Steam Installation Directory
   In the Steam Library Folder Fixer, select Steam directory.
3. Wait for the Steam Library Folder Fixer to scan and repair the Steam Library.
   

Delete the steam folder

1. Open the Start menu
   Type in Search “cmd”
   Open Command prompt (Admin)
2. In the Command prompt type in the following and press Enter: rd /s /q steam /f
3. Wait for the command to complete, and then restart your software.
   

Change steam’s installation folder

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click the View menu.
   
3. Select the Options command.
4. Select the View tab.
5. Select the Advanced settings option.
6. Select the Show hidden files and folders option.
7. Click the OK button.
   
8. Then enter the steam folder.
9. Right-click on the steam folder and select Properties.
10. Select the Security tab.
    
11. Select the Add… button.
12. Enter the user account password.
13. Select Administrators, then click OK.
14. Right-click on the steam folder and select Properties.
15. Select the Compatibility tab.
16. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode for option.
17. Select either Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows 7.
18. Click the Apply button.
19. Then click the OK button.
    

Change Windows’ default install directory

1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E hotkey.
2. Right-click your C: drive and select Properties.
3. Click the Advanced system settings option in the System tab.
   
4. Select the Advanced tab shown directly below.
5. Select the Environmental Variables button to open the window below.
6. Enter the CDROM variable’s Value value as C:.
7. Press the OK button.
   
8. Restart Windows.
9. Restart Steam.