How To Fix Steam Cloud Out Of Date

If you're encountering the "Steam Cloud Out of Date" error, this guide will help you fix it. This issue usually occurs when Steam Cloud synchronization is disabled, a game file is outdated, or there’s a conflict between local and cloud data. Follow these steps to resolve the problem.

First, open the Steam application and log in to your account. Once on the homepage, enable Steam Cloud synchronization by clicking on the "Steam" icon in the top-left corner and selecting "Settings." In the settings menu, navigate to "Storage" and ensure that the Steam Cloud option is enabled. After enabling it, restart Steam and check if the error persists.

If the issue remains, go to the "Library" tab and locate the game that is showing the error. Right-click on the game and select "Properties." In the properties menu, go to the "Compatibility" tab and enable "Run as Administrator." Additionally, set the compatibility mode to "Windows 8" to ensure smooth operation. Close Steam completely by clicking "Exit Steam" from the system tray.

Next, open Task Manager by pressing **Ctrl + Shift + Esc**, locate "Steam" in the list of running processes, right-click on it, and select "End Task." This ensures that Steam fully shuts down before restarting.

Following these steps should help you fix the "Steam Cloud Out of Date" error and allow your games to sync properly.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Enabling Steam Cloud synchronization
0:50 Checking game compatibility settings
1:30 Restarting Steam and Task Manager fix
1:57 Reinstalling Steam if the issue persists
2:00 Conclusion

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