However, error 306 can arise for some users when they try to launch SteamVR. The full error 306 message says this: SteamVR doesn’t start when that issue arises. Speaking of problems, users also reported other possible variations. Check them out below!

Where does this error occur and what can I expect?

SteamVR failed initialization with error code vriniterror_init_hmdnotfound (VR init error HMD not found is one of the most frequent error codes, but there can be others as well) SteamVR error 436, 435, 301, 475, 309, 119, 307, 303, 0 or SteamVR fail -203 Frequently associated with Oculus Quest 2: SteamVR Compositor had an error on present (108) SteamVR error during OpenVR (Also found under this form: OpenVR runtime is not installed)

If you need to fix the SteamVR 306 error, check out these potential resolutions for that issue.

How can I fix SteamVR error code 306?

1. Update your drivers

There are a few ways you can update your graphics card’s driver, but the most straightforward method is to utilize driver updater software. A quick DriverFix scan will display a detailed report that shows driver versions for your PC’s devices and which ones need new drivers. Thereafter, you can select to update your graphics card’s driver if required. DriverFix will then download your GPU’s latest driver for you. If you’re utilizing DriverFix Pro, you can then select an Automatically Install option to quickly install the driver without needing to extract and open its setup wizard.

2. Connect your VR cable with your graphics card’s primary port

3. Opt into SteamVR Beta Update

4. Clean boot Windows

Note: Steam confirms Razer Synapse, Avast Antivirus, and the Asus AI Suite conflict with SteamVR and its drivers. So, uninstalling those conflicting programs might also help resolve SteamVR error 306. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

5. Uninstall Natural Locomotion

Those are some of the more probable fixes for resolving SteamVR error 306 that are worth a shot. You can also contact Steam via the Steam support page if further potential resolutions for error 306 are required.

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