Frequently Asked Questions – Steam Achievement Manager (SAM)
Everything you should know about Steam Achievement Manager. If your question is not answered here, please contact us directly.
Why does not Steam Achievement Manager detect my games?
This may occur if Steam is not running in the background or if the games are not installed. Before you launch SAM, make sure Steam is open, you are logged in, and the games are properly installed.
Why do my achievements not appear after I add them?
Sometimes achievements can take a few minutes to sync. Restart Steam or SAM and make sure your internet connection remains stable. Also, make sure the game supports achievements.
Steam Achievement Manager displays a blank screen-what should I do?
A blank interface could indicate a permissions or loading issue. Run SAM as an administrator and allow it a few moments to load your game list.
How can I fix the "Commit Changes" button that is not working?
Make sure you have chosen at least one achievement to add or remove. If it is still not responding, try restarting the application or downloading the most recent SAM version.
What is the reason for Steam blocking Steam Achievement Manager?
Some antivirus software or Steam’s own security features may detect SAM. Temporarily disable antivirus or make SAM an exception. Make sure you are using a clean version downloaded from a reliable source.
My antivirus detects SAM as a virus-is it safe?
SAM is not a virus, but some antivirus programs may detect it due to its interaction with Steam files. To avoid modified versions, always download SAM from a reliable website.
I can not open the.exe file-what should I do?
If you can not open the SAM executable, right-click it and select “Run as administrator.” If that does not work, try redownloading the file or seeing if your antivirus blocked it.
The app crashes when I open certain games-how can I stop this?
This can happen when a game has been heavily modded or recently updated. Try running SAM with fewer background apps and see if the game still supports achievements.
Why do my changes not save after I commit them?
Steam must be running and online for the changes to be reflected correctly. Make sure your connection is stable, and then retry committing the achievements after restarting Steam and SAM.
I added achievements, but they are not visible on my profile-why?
Some games require you to open the game at least once before achievements can be recognized. After making any changes, try launching the game manually from Steam.