lite1979 wrote: > I've fixed it using a few different methods, including installing ie6 via winetricks and removing gecko New steam doesn't use either, it has it's own browser, so this has no affect. lite1979 wrote: > as well as re-installing steam altogether This is useless to, as steam installer hasn't changed in years. And steam itself checks it's files on startup. lite1979 wrote: > but I think the rear issue involves the "news" window that pops up when you log in Try starting it in silent mode: Code: wine steam -silent