What Does the 'ZZZ' Icon Mean on Steam?
Discover what the 'ZZZ' icon on Steam indicates and how to resolve it to enhance your gaming experience.
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The 'ZZZ' on Steam indicates that a game is currently in sleep mode or idle. This often happens when the game is running in the background, but no active input or activity is occurring. To resolve this, interact with the game window to bring it out of idle mode.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I wake a game from sleep mode on Steam? To wake a game from sleep mode, simply click on the game window to bring it back to active status.
- What should I do if a game keeps going into idle mode? If a game frequently goes into idle mode, ensure that you are actively interacting with the game to prevent it from entering sleep mode.
- Can I change the idle mode settings on Steam? Steam does not currently allow users to customize idle mode settings, but you can manage your game activity to prevent it.