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I have an issue with the new bundle. I bought the above average, and I can't install any of them, nor can I download anything else or update anything. It just says 'An error ocurred while installing (game) (UNKNOWN ERROR)' Someone help please, this happens with everything in my library.
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Jan 24, 2017 - Also as you mentioned steam backup it is not quite reliable, I once tried but Had to download whole 16 GB game again! Above method works. Steam won't download or update games Hello for the past 3 days or so I have not been able to download anything from steam I have tried everything here.
Here are some steps to help troubleshoot your issue.
If you are running Steam on a PC:
Please exit Steam and go to the folder called C:Program FilesSteam (this is the default location for a Steam installation - if you set a different installation directory, you will need to browse to it).
Delete all of the files in this folder except:
The Steamapps folder and Steam.exe (this file is listed as an application and features the black and white Steam logo)
Restart your computer.
Then, launch Steam.exe from within the Steam installation folder, and not from a pre-existing shortcut.
With Steam running, re-test the original issue.
Note: This process will not affect your currently installed games.
If the issue persists, make sure your network is optimized for Steam.
If you are running Steam on a MAC:
Please exit Steam and go to the folder Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam
Delete all of the files in this folder except for SteamApps.
Restart your computer.
Launch Steam and re-test the issue.
Note: This process will not affect your currently installed games.
Note: If you are using Lion please do the following to enable your Library folder:
- Open Terminal
- Type chflags nohidden ~/Library
- Close Terminal
You should see the Library folder available through the Go menu on the menu bar while holding down the option key.
If the issue persists, make sure your network is optimized for Steam.
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I have just bought Civilization 5 online through Steam as they had a promotional weekend. They were quick enough to take my money but the game does not download and now they won't respond to my mails to the support desk.
Any ideas? Do I simply call my CC provider and block this?
Does anybody who went through a similar experience have a solution?
user7280user7280
5 Answers
Sometimes deleting the ClientRegistry blob and having Steam rebuild its cache of games helps.
From the ClientRegistry.blob answer on Steam Support:
Windows XP/Vista/7
- Completely exit from the Steam client.
- Go to
C:Program FilesSteam
(or the Steam directory that was specified during installation). - Locate
ClientRegistry.blob
and rename this file toClientRegistryOld.blob
- Restart Steam to allow the file to be recreated.
- Test the issue once more.
Dawn of war ultimate apocalypse mod. Mac OS X
- Completely exit from the Steam client.
- Go to
/Users/[Username]/Library/Application Support/Steam
- Locate
ClientRegistry.blob
and rename this file toClientRegistryOld.blob
- Restart Steam to allow the file to be recreated.
- Test the issue once more.
MufasaMufasa
I've bought 10+ games on steam and they've all downloaded without problem.
- Have you read the FAQ? There might be something there about it or what to do
- Perhaps your firewall is too strict
- Perhaps your ISP doesn't allow it
- Perhaps your CC is from another country then you're trying to download too
- How long have you given them to respond? 1 day 2 days? 1 week?
Steam Game Doesn't Want To Download
I've personally found Steam to be fairly efficient, and if something isn't working they do what they can to fix it. Also why block on your CC? WHy not just ask them for a refund? If you block on your CC you are just giving yourself a bad record with steam, if you ask for a refund because x doesn't download IMO that's a lot better and makes more sense.
user28379
Viper_SbViper_Sb
Did the download somehow pause itself? Go to Library -> Downloads and make sure.
opedogopedog
First off, I would relax a bit. They probably did not respond due to the fact that it was a holiday weekend in the United States. They will most likely respond today or tomorrow, as I'm sure they have quite a backlog of support requests.
Second, try changing your download region. Generally when I have a download that is 'suspended' its just that the content delivery server is full. Switching to one nearby that has less traffic generally fixes the problem.
WeegeeWeegee
I recently had a similar problem - all games refused to download.
Opting out of the Steam beta (view --> settings --> account --> beta participation) fixed the problem for me.
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