SteamTools is a third-party utility software that adds extra features and management tools for Steam users.
Many people use this tool to add games to their Steam library.
The SteamTools Purchase Error happens when your games suddenly show “Purchase” instead of “Play” in Steam, which prevents you from launching them.
This is one of the most common SteamTools issues and usually appears after a Steam update or because of cache or client conflicts.
In this article, you will learn how to fix the SteamTools Purchase Error with a clear step-by-step guide.
How to Fix SteamTools Purchase Error
To fix this issue, you need to clear the Steam download cache or delete the appcache VDF files.
Below, you can follow the complete working method step by step.
Fix 1: Clear Steam Download Cache
Steam > Settings > Downloads > “Clear Download Cache” > Restart PC > Relaunch Steam.
Fix 2: Delete appcache VDF Files
- Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\appcache
- Delete appinfo.vdf and packageinfo.vdf
- Open Task Manager > End Steam processes (“Steam Client Webhelper”, “Steam”, “Steam Client Service”)
- Relaunch Steam (run as admin).
