Game won't Download/Update required

[Skittles161]

So i bought the game and when i tried to download it, it would continually stop half way through drop into the que and have it listed as waiting to download. no matter how many times i bump it up to download it drops back down. I left it alone for a half hour and when i came back it said that an update was required when i looked at it from the library view tab, thinking it had finished downloading i went to check and see why the update hadn't auto started and i found that it was still waiting to install....any ideas

[Dark Elf]

A) Exit steam
B) go into the steam folder, delete the .blob files (there will be one, usually two).
C) Reboot and go back into steam

If that doesn't work - delete the game content, do the above again, and try to reinstall again.

[City Builder]

This has happened to me in other games and the end solution for me at the time was to simply delete the folder for the game that Steam creates and then install again.

[SheepDawg]

I just reinstalled my OS and went to Windows 7 64 bit. I have reinstalled most of my games. But the steam games ALL (except Portal) give me this error. They are doing fresh installs in a directory just created. I've tried deleting the game content then deleting the folder and trying again but with the same result. The game downloads just stall except for Portal 2 and Portal. This is infuriating. I had to sit there and keep clicking the button for over three hours to get Company of Heroes to install (finally). This is INSANE.

I think I'm going to try to open a support ticket with steam about this. Something's not right. I'm sick and tired of trying to install my steam games. All my other games installed just fine. The Glyph installer actually installed Rift and Defiance faster than under 32 bit Win 7.

[PBormann]

Hey guys, having the same problem here... any answers from steam?
any way to bypass the problem?
thanks in advance

[Pirate Queen]

Originally posted by Psbormann:

Hey guys, having the same problem here... any answers from steam?
any way to bypass the problem?
thanks in advance

Yeah... read the bloody posts in the thread.

[PBormann]

how bout trying to help instead of being a jackass?
I did read the bloody posts, and it didn't work.

[Pirate Queen]

Originally posted by Dark Elf:

A) Exit steam
B) go into the steam folder, delete the .blob files (there will be one, usually two).
C) Reboot and go back into steam

If that doesn't work - delete the game content, do the above again, and try to reinstall again.

Originally posted by Psbormann:

how bout trying to help instead of being a jackass?
I did read the bloody posts, and it didn't work.

Then say so, or we'll assume you didn't read a thing; the only thing they'll tell you to do is the above post by Dark Elf. Might take a few tries.

[PBormann]

you're right, my bad. though i did say it.

[PBormann]

So, I've found a solution in another thread. and another problem.
appearently, steam dislikes some connection configs, those including some wi-fi connections, which I was using. now, with an ethernet plugd, its flowing nonstop.
at remarkable 30kbps. yes, 30 freaking Kbps.
anyone ever experienced low download speeds as this one?
anyways, I suggestyou guys trying it, maybe its just my connetion that sucks

[Pirate Queen]

Originally posted by Psbormann:

So, I've found a solution in another thread. and another problem.
appearently, steam dislikes some connection configs, those including some wi-fi connections, which I was using. now, with an ethernet plugd, its flowing nonstop.
at remarkable 30kbps. yes, 30 freaking Kbps.
anyone ever experienced low download speeds as this one?
anyways, I suggestyou guys trying it, maybe its just my connetion that sucks

A lot of computers' wifi adapters have limits on them; it's not typically program related as it is router/wifi adapter related.

In the meantime, it's always superior to use a CAT5 or CAT6 cable connection from wifi, even with a 5.0 dual band.

[SauceGod]

I have read what to do but im downloading a gmae that is so big i dont really wanna delete it and my problem is its sorta half done but only the disk shows any sign of life but network isnt moving and it aint telling me the download speed

[SauceGod]

damn it never mind probably just the ♥♥♥♥♥♥ wifi

[Billy Ray Citrus]

TO ANYONE STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE PUT STEAM INTO BIG PICTURE MODE IT SHOULD FIX ALL ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING DONT ASK WHY IT WORKS ALL I KNOW IS THAT AFTER HOURS OF TRYING THIS WORKED WITH NO HITCH

[Billy Ray Citrus]

TO ANYONE STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE PUT STEAM INTO BIG PICTURE MODE IT SHOULD FIX ALL ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING DONT ASK WHY IT WORKS ALL I KNOW IS THAT AFTER HOURS OF TRYING THIS WORKED WITH NO HITCH

[Bo2rock]

Originally posted by Agr0_:

TO ANYONE STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE PUT STEAM INTO BIG PICTURE MODE IT SHOULD FIX ALL ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING DONT ASK WHY IT WORKS ALL I KNOW IS THAT AFTER HOURS OF TRYING THIS WORKED WITH NO HITCH

Did not work