Steam Is Down for Some Users With “Loading User Data” Issue

Steam is down for some PC and Steam Deck users in a partial outage, with some users encountering an infinite "loading user data" screen.

Steam was down for many — but the 'loading user data' bug now seems to be fixed

Thousands of Steam users reported being unable to log onto the gaming platform today —but the 'loading user data' issue now ...

Steam Client Stuck On ‘Loading User Data’? Yeah, That Happens Sometimes

Apparently, I’m not alone. A number of others are in similar agony: ...

Windows 11 Gets Cloud Rebuild for PCs That Won’t Boot: How It Works

Windows 11 Cloud Rebuild lets users reinstall PCs that won't boot without a USB drive. Learn how it works, recovery steps, ...
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Alienware AW3926QW: World’s First 39-Inch 5K OLED at $1,099

Alienware’s 39-inch 5K2K RGB stripe tandem OLED launches in the US at $1,099.99, undercutting its nearest rival by about $700 With over five years in the web and tech space, I’ve developed a deep ...
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Is Steam down? Gamers report “Loading user data” stuck on loop

It appears the popular PC gaming platform and storefront, Steam, is suffering from some outages today (October 26, 2026). Hundreds of users have reported problems with the service, particularly ...
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Dell’s Own Repair Software is Crashing PCs With Blue Screens and Reboot Loops

Annemarije de Boer is a Los Angeles-based director and visual storyteller specializing in technology reviews and digital innovation journalism. Drawing from her BA in Psychology and decades of ...