how to remove the STEAM screen and the STEAM game selection screen.

[Dutch2]

Sometimes STEAM sales message or an STEAM game selection screen is blocking the game. How can I permanently delete this Steam thing, I never start any game within Steam dashboard, always directly from a desktop link, so I do not need it.  

[jollyjack]

You can permanently, but that's not allowed to post here on the forum. 

There must be a solution in Steam settings.

[Dutch2]

Sure there must be a solution but were is that specific setting. 😵‍💫

[dryheat94]

Use OpenComposite? I've never had the Steam screen display in game when using OC.

[von_Tom]

 

It could be one of the buttons on your headset that sends you to it - that is true of the Index anyway.  If you press it by accident when shifting the headset that could be the problem.

 

Otherwise, alt-tab out and close it via taskbar or task manager.

 

von Tom

[Dutch2]

20 hours ago, dryheat94 said:

Use OpenComposite? I've never had the Steam screen display in game when using OC.

Yes I know, also the mouse is always working. Only for measuring the adjustment effects, the fpsVR is still my favorite tool. Much better then XRframetools and other VR logging tools, I did try. 

Edited June 12, 2025 by Dutch2

[dryheat94]

12 hours ago, Dutch2 said:

Yes I know, also the mouse is always working. Only for measuring the adjustment effects, the fpsVR is still my favorite tool. Much better then XRframetools and other VR logging tools, I did try. 

 

I agree fpsVR is a great tool. I also use it when not using OpenXR games. I use Virtual Desktop, so when in OpenXR games I use the included Performance Monitor in it's place. Hopefully you find a good solution to your problem. Good luck!