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How do I enable purchases on Steam?

Please follow these instructions to activate a new retail purchase on Steam:
  1. Launch the Steam client software and log into your Steam account.
  2. Click the. Games. menu option at the top of the Steam client.
  3. Choose. Activate a Product on Steam...
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
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How do I enable in-game purchases on Steam?

Enable Steam Overlay for Steam Purchase problems
  1. Go to Steam -> Settings.
  2. Click the In-Game tab.
  3. Check "Enable Steam Overlay while in-game"
  4. Go to Library.
  5. Right-click on Gems of War and select Properties.
  6. Under the General tab also make sure "Enable Steam Overlay while in-game" is checked.
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Why is purchasing disabled on my Steam?

A Locked account cannot make purchases in Steam because of fraud, chargeback, a hijack, or a violation of the Steam Terms of Service.
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Why can't I play a game I bought on Steam?

If a game won't launch, this is often caused by corruption in your extracted game files. Please see our Verify Integrity of Game Files article for instructions on verifying the integrity of your game files. Games may not launch if you're running software which interferes with Steam.
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How do I fix my purchases on Steam?

Ways to Fix Steam Pending Transaction Error
  1. #1) Cancel Pending Transaction.
  2. #2) Check If the Website is Down.
  3. #3) Disable Proxy and VPN.
  4. #4) Use Another Payment Method.
  5. #5) Check Network Connection.
  6. #6) Check if the Bank Server is Down.
  7. #7) Contact Steam Support.
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Full guide to activate steam community market in 2022

Why can't I buy anything on Steam market?

If you have not had Steam Guard enabled for 15 days, you will be unable to trade or use the Community Market. Accounts that currently have Steam Guard disabled will be unable to trade and use the Community Market.
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How do I remove purchase restrictions on Steam?

Make a purchase, then wait 30 days, please. Your account must have a successful purchase older than 30 days, but not older than a year in order to access the Community Market. The purchase of wallet funds, games, DLCs and software meet this requirement.
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Where are my purchased Steam games?

Log in to your Steam account through the Steam application. In the upper right hand corner, click your profile name and select "Account Details" from the drop down list. Click on "View purchase history" to list your Steam Store transactions, Market purchases, and in-game items or currency purchases.
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Why wont Steam let me download free to play games?

To download games again, you need to clear Steam download cache. This will make the Steam client remove the locally cached structure and get it from Steam servers. In your Steam account, open the Settings menu. Then, select Downloads > CLEAR DOWNLOAD CACHE.
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How do I unlock Steam restrictions?

Once you have made the equivalent of $5.00 USD or more in total Steam purchases, you will gain access to the restricted Steam features.
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How do I Unrestrict Steam?

1) Add $5 or more to the Steam Wallet (equivalent in other currencies) either directly, or by using a Steam Wallet card. 2) Purchase a game on Steam for $5 or more. 3) Purchase a gift on Steam that has a value of at least $5. Receiving gifts does not count.
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Why does Steam say I need to purchase a game I already own?

Steam may allow you to play the game while it is in the process of authorizing your credit card. In the event that your credit card purchase is declined, Steam will remove the games from the Library list. The next time you try to play the game, Steam will ask if you want to attempt the purchase again.
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Does Steam limit purchases?

How many buy orders can I have active? You can have up to 10 times your current wallet balance in buy orders active at any time. This is so you can place low-priced buy orders on a lot of items that you're interested in.
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Why is Steam asking to install game again?

Games may appear uninstalled when Steam no longer recognizes the installation files. As long as the affected game's folder is still in the proper location, attempting to launch the game will prompt a download. This will allow Steam to recognize the installation files during the download process.
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What does clearing download cache do?

Clearing your download cache can solve problems with games that won't download or start. Note: This process will not affect your currently installed games, but you will need to log into Steam afterwards. From your Steam Client, open the Settings panel by selecting "Steam > Settings" from the top left client menu.
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How to install games on Steam?

Sign in to Steam. Go to your Library. Select the game. Click Install.
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What happens when you buy a game on Steam?

When you buy a game from Steam, it downloads directly to your computer and automatically installs itself. After you have mastered how to buy PC games on Steam, you can uninstall and reinstall the game at any time, using your account from within the Steam software.
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What does Steam purchase mean?

The Steam purchase history shows every payment transaction that you have made on Steam. This includes games, apps, and subscriptions purchased through the store, along with items and cards bought and sold through the Community Market.
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Why are my Steam games not showing up in my library?

To see the game in Library, you just need to unhide the game. Step 1: Click View in the main interface of Steam and then select Hidden Games. You will see a list of the hidden games on your Steam. Step 2: Right-click the game you want to display in Library.
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How do I turn off purchase restrictions?

On the “Settings” page, select “Authentication.” In the expanded “Authentication” menu, tap “Require Authentication for Purchases.” In the “Purchase Authentication” box that opens, enable the “For All Purchases Through Google Play On This Device” option.
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How do I enable purchase restrictions?

On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." Or, go to Assistant settings.
...
Turn authentication on or off
  1. Open the Google Play app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings Authentication. Require authentication for purchases.
  4. Choose a setting.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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How long does Steam block purchases?

So if you're trying to buy a game that's on sale, but you have trouble purchasing, Steam will let you try the purchase again within the next three days. We want you to be able to purchase and enjoy games on Steam.
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Can Steam support remove market restriction?

Steam Support cannot modify trading or Community Market restrictions, regardless of the circumstances under which your account became restricted.
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Why won't it let me buy GTA on Steam?

Rockstar has confirmed that the reason Grand Theft Auto IV is no longer available to purchase from Steam is its reliance on the Games for Windows Live (GFWL) platform, which it says Microsoft is “no longer supporting.” Although people who already own the game on Steam can continue to play it, the game's “Add to Cart” ...
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Why won't Steam let me buy GTA?

Grand Theft Auto IV still relies of Games for Live Windows, which Microsoft no longer supports. Rockstar is looking at the options for bringing it back. I've been working at PCMag since November 2016, covering all areas of technology and video game news.
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