Are you getting the error message The operation was canceled by the user (0x4C7) every time you hit the Play button on Steam? This error prevents gamers from launching Steam games and it’s pretty confusing since it does not clearly explain what exactly triggered this problem.
What causes this error? One of the most common causes for this error message are some add-ons that did not install correctly. Putting Steam and your games on two different hard drives could also cause this error.
Fixing Steam Error: The Operation Was Canceled by The User
Fix 1 – Run the game as administrator
This could also be a permission or usage rights-related issue. Make sure you’re logged in as the administrator of the respective computer. Running the game as an administrator allows users to bypass privilege restrictions.
Right-click on the game, go to Properties and then select Run as administrator.
Fix 2 – Disable your antivirus and firewall
There are various antivirus and security tools known to interfere with Steam and its processes. You can temporarily disable your antivirus, firewall and anti-malware software and launch the problematic game again.
If it works this time, this means you just found the culprit. Make sure to whitelist Steam and the executable files of the games you’re trying to launch in your antivirus and firewall settings.
Fix 3 – Update your drivers, OS and Steam version
Sometimes, this error message can be triggered by outdated graphics drivers, operating system or Steam versions.
Ensure you’re running the latest updates on your computer. Check for OS updates and install all the pending updates. Get the latest driver versions for your video card and update Steam.
After you updated everything, restart your computer and check if the problem has been solved.
Fix 4 – Re-install the game
If you download and install several add-ons simultaneously, some of these add-ons may fail to install correctly. But pinpointing the culprit can be difficult because you need to check each add-on individually.
The quickest solution is to re-install the problematic game completely. That should fix the problem. But keep in mind you could lose your game progress if you didn’t back it up in the cloud.
We hope something helps.
References:
- Incomplete Installation (#) Errors, Steam Support.