Steam Error

[Itchy]

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.

 

 

Thanks

[TAHIRMIA]

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

[Itchy]

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.

[TAHIRMIA]

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

[Itchy]

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.

[Itchy]

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

 

I have restarted my modem and router.

 

Any ideas at this point?

[TAHIRMIA]

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?

[Itchy]

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.

[TAHIRMIA]

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

[Itchy]

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.

[vawa.id]

1. try to run steam as administrator

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

[Itchy]

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.

[vawa.id]

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.

[TAHIRMIA]

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

[Itchy]

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?

[TAHIRMIA]

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.