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Steam Error

Can anyone tell me why I am getting this error every time I try to install a game?

 

I've tried to change my region, clear the cache, and uninstall/install.

 

I cannot find any useful information online.

 

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Change to a whole different country and it should start downloading. Then change back when it starts downloading.

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Just now, TAHIRMIA said:

Change to a whole different country and it should start downloading. Then change back when it starts downloading.

I've actually tried that also. Got the same error.

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3 minutes ago, Itchy said:

I've actually tried that also. Got the same error.

Worked for me before.

Try to exit steam then go to your steam install folder > SteamApps and delete everything in the "downloading" folder, then open steam again and try

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4 minutes ago, TAHIRMIA said:

Worked for me before.

Try to exit steam then go to your steam install folder > SteamApps and delete everything in the "downloading" folder, then open steam again and try

Same error.

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Just tried on another computer and it is doing the same thing.

 

I have restarted my modem and router.

 

Any ideas at this point?

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1 minute ago, Itchy said:

Just tried on another computer and it is doing the same thing.

 

I have restarted my modem and router.

 

Any ideas at this point?

Can you download any other games or does it just happen with this?

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I was able to download XCOM 2 from steam but nothing else. I am able to download games with the Blizzard launcher and Bethesda launcher.

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2 minutes ago, Itchy said:

I was able to download XCOM 2 from steam but nothing else. I am able to download games with the Blizzard launcher and Bethesda launcher.

I have no ideas at this point, maybe message steam support and see if you can get a solution

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12 minutes ago, TAHIRMIA said:

I have no ideas at this point, maybe message steam support and see if you can get a solution

good idea. I have no clue what else to try either.

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1. try to run steam as administrator

2. reinstall steam, back up all your games (or just simply copy it)

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12 minutes ago, vawa.id said:

1. try to run steam as administrator

2. reinstall steam, back up all your games (or just simply copy it)

Just figured it out. It's my ISP. I switched to my mobile hotspot and was able to start the downloads just fine.

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1 minute ago, Itchy said:

Just figured it out. It's my ISP. I switched to my mobile hotspot and was able to start the downloads just fine.

maybe your ISP will make The ISP for Gamers, the router comes with RGB new policies.

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4 minutes ago, Itchy said:

Just figured it out. It's my ISP. I switched to my mobile hotspot and was able to start the downloads just fine.

Change your DNS and use a VPN and you should be able to download on your normal internet

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1 hour ago, TAHIRMIA said:

Change your DNS and use a VPN and you should be able to download on your normal internet

The VPN worked. Any good free VPN services that allow large downloads?

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3 hours ago, Itchy said:

The VPN worked. Any good free VPN services that allow large downloads?

I only know of Windscribe that gives 10gb not sure really.

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