- Corrupted web browser data can cause the issue. To fix this, navigate to Steam Settings > choose the In-Game option > click Delete Web Browser Data.
- Disable Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling; go to Windows Display Settings > Graphics > toggle off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
- Whitelist steamwebhelper.exe. To do so, launch Virus & Threat Protection > Manage settings > Add or remove exclusions > Add an exclusion.
Preliminary Fixes
- Restart Steam with administrator privileges : Steamwebhelper.exe manages all the web features inside the Steam client. Before trying out advanced fixes, restart Steam with administrator privileges to fix permission issues with Steam and its sub-processes.
- Delete web browser data : Corrupt web browser data in Steam can cause this error. So, delete web browser data stored in the app. To do so, launch Steam > navigate to Settings > choose In Game > click Delete Web Browser Data.
- Disable hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling : Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling allows your CPU to offload tasks to the GPU. However, it is known to cause issues with the steamwebhelper, so you must disable it. To do so, go to Windows Display Settings > Graphics > toggle off Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
- Reset Steam without losing your games: To force Steam to recreate all files and update to the latest version, go to the Steam folder > de-select steam.exe and the Steam apps folder > delete all other files and folders > launch the Steam app.
Fix 1: Delete steamwebhelper.exe to Re-Download It
Step 1: Press the Windows key + E keyboard shortcut to open File Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the address bar , paste the following path, and press Enter :
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\cef\cef.win7x64
Step 3: Find the steamwebhelper.exe file and click on it. Press Delete to remove the file.
Step 4: Close the File Explorer .
Step 5: Press the Windows key, type steam in the search box, and press Enter .
Steam will identify that the steamwebhelper.exe file is missing and will re-download it the next time you launch the Steam app.
Fix 2: Whitelist Steamwebhelper.exe in Antivirus Software
Overprotective antivirus programs can block Steam or its associated programs from running on your PC. Here’s how to whitelist steamwebhelper.exe in Windows Defender.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, type virus & threat protection , and press Enter to open Windows Security.
Step 2: Scroll down to the Virus & threat protection history section. Click on Manage settings .
Step 3: Scroll to the Exclusions section and click on Add or remove exclusions .
Step 4: When the User Account Control window appears, click on Yes .
Step 5: Click on Add an exclusion > select File .
Step 6: Browse the Steam installation folder and double-click on the steamwebhelper.exe file to select it.
That’s it. You will see that the list now includes the steamwebhelper.exe file.
If adding the steamwebhelper.exe file to a whitelist does not work, try adding the entire Steam folder to the whitelist.
Fix 3: Run Steam Executable With Modified Permissions
Many users faced the steamwebhelper.exe crashing issue with the newer version of the Steam client. You must launch the steam.exe file with modified permissions to fix the issue. Here’s how:
Step 1: Press the Windows key, type steam , and click on Open file location .
Step 2: Right-click on Steam > Properties .
Step 3: Navigate and click on the target field . Press the Spacebar key once and type -vgui in it.
Step 4: Click on Apply > OK .
This should fix the critical Steam component not responding error. Launch Steam and check if the error message appears.
Fix 4: Disable Browser Sandboxing in Steam
Step 1: Press the Windows key, type cmd , and press Enter to open the Terminal app.
Step 2: Type the following command and press Enter to execute it:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe" –no-cef-sandbox
Step 3: Steam will launch without browser sandboxing. Close the Terminal app window.
This should fix the steamwebhelper not responding error. If the issue persists, we recommend contacting Steam Support .
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Basic Fixes
- Restart MS Word: If Word is not printing a document or takes forever to do so, try restarting the app. This will refresh the app and may get rid of the bug that was affecting it.
- Restart Printer: If there’s a connectivity issue with your PC, restarting your printer may help. This establishes a fresh bridge between your PC and the printer.
- Check network connection for wireless printing: If you’re using a wireless printer, ensure you’re not facing any issues with your internet.
- Run one print job at a time: Ensure you have one active printing job at a time. Trying to print multiple documents at once can deplete available memory and CPU for MS Word.
Fix 1: Restart Printer Spool Service
The print spooler, a Windows service managing print jobs, can face problems such as corrupted jobs or errors, affecting printing. Restarting the spooler clears stuck print jobs, enabling new ones to proceed, and resets the spooler, eliminating temporary issues.
Step 1: Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run menu. Type services.msc and hit the Enter key.
Step 2: It will open the Services menu. Scroll down to Print Spooler . Right-click on it and open the Properties from the context menu.
Step 3: Select Automatic from the Startup type menu and ensure it shows the running service status.
Fix 2: Re-Install Printer Drivers
If the drivers installed on your PC are faulty, it may affect printing jobs within apps. Therefore, try reinstalling the printer drivers on your PC. This will install a fresh version of drivers that may be free from bugs or corrupted components.
Step 1: Open Device Manager from the Start menu.
Step 2: Expand Print queues . Right-click on your printer from the list.
Step 2: Select Uninstall device from the context menu.
Step 5: Close the Device Manager menu and restart the PC.
Your computer will install the required printer drivers during the reboot process.
Fix 3: Remove and Add the Printer
If the printer and its related components are not installed correctly on your PC, you may have issues printing documents. Therefore, try removing the printer from your PC and adding it once again.
Step 1: Open the Settings menu on Windows. Select Bluetooth & devices from the left sidebar. Select Printers & scanners from the right pane.
Step 2: Open your printer from the list of devices. Select Remove from the following menu.
Step 3: Now, go back to the Printers & scanners menu and select Add device . Connect your printer and wait for your PC to recognize it.
Fix 4: Export the Document as PDF and Print
If Microsoft Word stops responding when printing, you can move out of the environment and print it externally. You can do so by exporting the document as a PDF and printing the document.
To export the document, click File > Export and select the PDF option. Then, select a destination of your choice to save the document.
Open the saved PDF and try printing the same.
Also Read : Fix printer on Windows keeps printing landscape instead of portrait
Fix 5: Repair Microsoft Office
If Microsoft Office has a bug and Word does not respond when you print, try repairing the app. Your PC can help detect problems with Microsoft Word and quickly fix them.
Step 1: Open the Settings app. Click on Apps in the sidebar and go to Apps & features .
Step 2: Scroll down to find Microsoft Office > click on the three dots next to it > click on Modify .
Step 3: Use the options to repair Microsoft Office and click on Repair . You can repair and fix the issues affecting it.
If none of the above methods work, upload the Word document to Google Docs or Microsoft Office online and print it.
