scanning for steam games updates
Steampowered.com is reporting that another bug-fixing Steam update for Half-Life 2, the Source Engine and the Source Dedicated Server has been released. [1]
Steam is used for games like CounterStrike and Half Life 2. [2]
Steam is a content delivery platform developed by Valve Corporation. [3]
This file is a part of application that comes with most games, published by Valve Corporation. [4]
Site Content Copyright Valve Corporation 1998-2009, All Rights Reserved. [5]
However the same or similar file name can be used by spyware or adware programs to decept user. [4]
The tool is used for distribututing a wide range of games and related media entirely over the internet. [3]
Even more, Steam acts as a container for games and is required to connect to game servers, spectate other games, change some settings, etc. [4]
I don’t even get pass the “Scanning for Steam Updates” thing this time. [1]
When I hit my monthly download limit, I’m speed throttled and if there’s an update to a game, I have to sit and wait for it to stop “Scanning for game updates” and actually start downloading the update. [6]
Described file steam.exe is not related to the security threats. [4]
I checked the steam bandwidth usage and it seems fine, so I guess it’s probably the local Australian steam content servers acting up again.. [1]
Use this form only if you have additional information about steam.exe file, its removal instructions, additional resources or behavior. [4]
It cannot be deleted and causes slowdown on over java applets, never install it, i have had two different computers which had steam on and they both crashed after installing it. [2]
By clicking “post comment” button you agree not to post any copyrighted, unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable material of any kind. [4]
Sources:
[1] Half-Life Fallout > Comments > Steam Update
[2] Steam.exe Windows process - What is it?
[3] Download Steam 1410296.0 - UpdateStar.com
[4] Steam.exe definition, relationships, removal
[5] Scanning for steam game updates. - Steam Users’ Forums
[6] “Scanning for steam game updates” - Steam Users’ Forums