Need help with Steam.

[MasterSqueak]

Whenever I try to run Steam, I get this error:

"Steam.exe (main exception): Cannot open blob archive file: CMultiFieldBlob(mem-mapped file): Failed to open file"

What do I do?

 

[Jim From Accounting]

reinstall it ? or run a system restore

 

[Avaholic03]

You could try uninstalling and reinstalling steam. That's a pretty quick process, and should fix the error. You shouldn't lose any of your other data either.

 

[The Undoer]

Validate files! Oh wait... Reinstall mate. That's all I got for you, or try googling it. I google most my errors and get a fix.

 

[Zer_]

Try deleting the clientregistry.blob file, or the blob file in question. If that doesn't work re-install.

 

[MasterSqueak]

Problem...I can't remember my password, so a reinstall means no logging back in.

 

[quiet_samurai]

Like everyone said, reinstall. Or google that error message you are getting. That's how I was able to figure out an error I was getting for FO:3.

 

[silverxxx]

1) do a search for file ClientRegistry.blob
2) delete it or rename it, although if deleting it doesn't work you have to reinstall steam so renaming it won't help you in any case.

PS: this file is in your steam folder

edit: deleting this might make it ask for password. you can have a password emailed to you at the address you have provided

edit2: i have found this page that might help for password: http://www.whatsmypass.com/steam-password-recovery

 

[MasterSqueak]

I reinstalled, but...I can't remember my verification question. T_T

EDIT: Wait, it says it will send it to me in an E-Mail. That I haven't got yet.

EDIT2: All is well, move along.