Make sure you check the Run this program as an administrator box, and then click Apply > OK to save the change.ģ) The next time you open Steam, it’ll automatically run under administrative privileges. Very simple, right? Run as administrator permanentlyġ) Locate Steam in your computer, right-click on its icon, and then select Properties.Ģ) Click the Compatibility tab.
When you successfully locate Steam, right-click on its icon and select Run as administrator. If you see nothing there, simply search for the application in your Startup menu. You can run Steam as administrator either temporarily or permanently:Īfter downloading and installing Steam, there’ll be a Steam icon on your desktop.
Above all, you should check your volume mixer: first, run the problematic game and see if the volume mixer (you can open it from the sound icon at the bottom right corner of your taskbar) has been turned down low or muted second, check the in-game audio settings to make sure they’re set up correctly.įix 1: Run Steam & your game as administrator