Steam didn't change language. After a reinstall, it doesn't even open
I use Steam in English, but I first installed it in Spanish. Yesterday, it randomly changed back to Spanish and wouldn't change to any other language, even after restarting. Today, I decided to replace the app with a brand new one from the English installer. The new app gets me a prompt saying: “The app ‘Steam’ can't be opened.”. What did I do wrong?
Best Answer
What I'm suggesting to do is extreme but may solve the problem. However, you'll want to back up your data first in case it doesn't work.
Since there's no error code for the error you're getting I'm suggesting the simplest thing possible that might fix it: actually deleting Steam's data storage. What you can't see right now is that Steam actually stores stuff inside a folder called Library in your home folder. I'm not sure what this is called in Spanish in this case, so I'll be assuming you can do the translation yourself.
To get there, press Command-Shift-G on an open Finder window and type in ~/Library. Once there, navigate to Application Support and you'll see a folder named Steam.
Delete the entire folder and re-install Steam. This will mean you have to re-install your games if re-installing Steam works, but your saves should be safe since they tend to be stored elsewhere.
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How do I get Steam back to English?
Why is Steam not in English?
Changing the language on the Steam website is very simple, regardless of whether you're logged in. If you're not logged in, you can see the \u201clanguage\u201d option in the upper-right corner, next to a small downwards arrow. Click or tap on it to open a dropdown menu, and then select the language you want.Why is my Steam in another language?
There are can be multiple ways to change the language of your software, depending on the program. Steam language settings tab: From your Steam library, right-click the game and click "properties". Go to the "languages" tab, and select your language of choice.Why is my Steam Russian?
Originally posted by Falro the Great: Click the top-left option ("Steam"), then the second from the bottom ("settings"). Then choose the sixth option down, and change the language from the top option bar. You're a godsend, thanks dude.9 cool things you didn't know Steam could do
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