Failed to Start Game (Missing Executable)
I see the error "Failed to Start Game (Missing Executable)" when launching a game through Steam. What can I do?
Troubleshooting
This error results from the improper delivery of necessary game files. Please follow the steps below to initiate a small download of the missing content:
1.Completely exit Steam.
2.Navigate to your Steam installation folder (~C:Program FilesSteam).
3.Delete the 'appcache' folder.
4.Restart your computer and attempt to launch the game through Steam.
If the issue persists, it may be that a program on your machine is interfering with the proper delivery of game files.
Please temporarily uninstall any applications listed in our Programs Which May Interfere with Steam.
Additionally, it is possible that anti-virus software is reporting game files as malicious.