Getting repeated corrupt update file error on GTA 5

[RaiKou49]

I have been trying to install GTA 5 for 2 days now but I keep getting the corrupt update file error after verification.

It started when I was continuously getting failed zlib error and despite repeatedly verifying game data, it didn't stop.

So I decided to reinstall the game entirely. And that's when this cycle started.

I would get corrupt update files a few times when patching as well but it would eventually work, but not now, after reinstallation. To try to solve it ive tried :

1. Retry now (multiple times)
2. uninstall and reinstall GTA 5
3. Delete the download folder and redownload files
4. Repair library folder
5. Reinstall steam a. keeping steamapps intact b. entirely fresh download /w game
6. separately instal rockstar launcher and use the option to launch game (which launches from steam)
7. dskchk /f /r /x
8. formatting drive
9. installing steam in a fresh partition

When I retry download, it doesn't really download anything and goes to verifying files in 4-5 secs max.

I tried to download another small game and it worked so not sure if its a problem with just GTA or large games and if its a problem with just GTA or a combination of GTA and my system

I was unable to find anything specific to GTA, except the above generic steam solutions, so looking towards the community to solve this one.

[in]

Try running steam as admin and then verify.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por in:

Try running steam as admin and then verify.

Tried it, still same.

Publicado originalmente por Is mayonnaise an instrument?:

steam > settings > downlods > clear download cache

Had tried that, missed in the post, didn't work.

[psykoteky]

This error is from steam correct?

Already tried changing download location? Have capability to try download/verifiying files through cell/hotspot/jack someone's wifi/go to friend's house? On wifi? Change to wired? No extra bloatware/software installed related to your network? No internet download managers? Scanned for malware/adware? Could even try clean booting windows to rule out anything else possible screwing around in the background. All things that have affected gtav, social club, steam in the past.

I know you checked the hdd, but what about memory? Are you a new user/old? Did this just start/happen recently? Rooting about in the case recently? Moved it around? Any other changes to network settings? Even re-seating/testing the ram/memory could be helpful to just rule it out. Even moreso if you are oc'n/tweak'n/pushing stuff. Try detaults.

You already covered nuking the downloads folder, but not sure what you did after that. It may still be an important step coupled with some of the other things mentioned here, or above, or what someone else may say. Some problems need very specific orders of actions to solve - annoyingly. There is also a 'temp' folder that may need to be emptied.

Gtav/steam in the past also had problems with appmanifest_271590.acf . I would verify you only have 1 - and it is in the proper location (steam/steamapps) in relation to where you have the game installed. If in a steamlibrary, it goes in steamapps there. There is also some potential errors if you have multiple files in those folders starting with appmanifest_271590 -but ends in .bak, .old, tmp, etc - as long as it starts with the name above, those could be removed. IIRC - it tossed a different error previously.. but with how R*/steam/gtav changes errors/fixes every month or 2 - I'd double check. Anything you do with appmanifests should be done with steam completely closed/not visible in taskmanager. This paragraph was mentioned because of how you detailed what you did - some things aren't clear, or the orders, that could lead to some of the issues mentioned here.

Could also run a md5/checksum on your game folder and could compare to someone else's steam version. They all 'should' match. Anything that doesn't - you go and delete, and re-verify and try again. This is more a workaround though, as the next update is likely to just prompt the same problems/errors again. But, there used to be an old gtav error where checksums matched perfectly - but still had corrupt file errors, and the problem was ssd firmware related.

Long day ahead, was just some thoughts.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por psykoteky:

This error is from steam correct?

Already tried changing download location? Have capability to try download/verifiying files through cell/hotspot/jack someone's wifi/go to friend's house? On wifi? Change to wired? No extra bloatware/software installed related to your network? No internet download managers? Scanned for malware/adware? Could even try clean booting windows to rule out anything else possible screwing around in the background. All things that have affected gtav, social club, steam in the past.

I know you checked the hdd, but what about memory? Are you a new user/old? Did this just start/happen recently? Rooting about in the case recently? Moved it around? Any other changes to network settings? Even re-seating/testing the ram/memory could be helpful to just rule it out. Even moreso if you are oc'n/tweak'n/pushing stuff. Try detaults.

You already covered nuking the downloads folder, but not sure what you did after that. It may still be an important step coupled with some of the other things mentioned here, or above, or what someone else may say. Some problems need very specific orders of actions to solve - annoyingly. There is also a 'temp' folder that may need to be emptied.

Gtav/steam in the past also had problems with appmanifest_271590.acf . I would verify you only have 1 - and it is in the proper location (steam/steamapps) in relation to where you have the game installed. If in a steamlibrary, it goes in steamapps there. There is also some potential errors if you have multiple files in those folders starting with appmanifest_271590 -but ends in .bak, .old, tmp, etc - as long as it starts with the name above, those could be removed. IIRC - it tossed a different error previously.. but with how R*/steam/gtav changes errors/fixes every month or 2 - I'd double check. Anything you do with appmanifests should be done with steam completely closed/not visible in taskmanager. This paragraph was mentioned because of how you detailed what you did - some things aren't clear, or the orders, that could lead to some of the issues mentioned here.

Could also run a md5/checksum on your game folder and could compare to someone else's steam version. They all 'should' match. Anything that doesn't - you go and delete, and re-verify and try again. This is more a workaround though, as the next update is likely to just prompt the same problems/errors again. But, there used to be an old gtav error where checksums matched perfectly - but still had corrupt file errors, and the problem was ssd firmware related.

Long day ahead, was just some thoughts.

Thanks for the detailed answer.

1. I tried to download another connection, didnt work.

2. I noticed there are multiple "271590" files in steamapps folder and sub folder
a. Steamapps folder has 1 appmanifest_271590.acf (1.22 kb) and 1 appmanifest_228980.acf. No other appmanifest_271590.acf in steamapps folder
b. There is a 106 GB 271590 foler in downloading subfolder where GTA 5 installation files are present
c. downloading subfolder also has 5 state_271590_271591.patch files (91 to 95)
d. temp subfolder has an empty 271590 folder
does any of this seem to be source of the problem?

3. Regarding size, i noticed something. When downloading the first time, the download size comes as 103.8 GB but after the corrupt update error, the file size during both downloading and validating is 103.7 GB. Could this have something to do with it?

4. No modding done by me, all files and games are as default downloaded by steam.

5. I have downloaded the memtest tool and im going to run it after this to check memory. another suggested defragmenting the drive so gonna try that as well.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por Is mayonnaise an instrument?:

since u said u have redownload it, i assume the files are still safe/unmodded,

would u bother to reinstall os (latest win 7 or 10) ?
but back up your steamapps folder first,
once it is done, uninstall all default windows 10 apps (if u choose to install this one)
-install vcredist all in one installer
-directx web installer
-gpu driver ( it is better to download it before reinstall your os and turn off your internet connection to prevent windows update from updating it, so u can install it manually)
-download steam launcher, and paste your steamapps folder

it is complicated, but i think this one is the best way

I wouldnt like that, its too much effort for a game. But who knows its an addictive game.

[psykoteky]

1 - It helps rule out 'some' stuff. with all this messing around, let's hope you don't have 2 different problems causing the same error. when you tried the other connection - in what state was everything? Just slapped it on and tested or cleaned out dowloading/install folders/etc?

2 - There should only be 1 appmanifest_271590.acf file. It should be in steam/steamapps IF gtav is installed in steam/steamapps/common/gtav. If gtav is in a steamlibrary, then that appmanifest is in steamlibrary/steamapps. If there are no other appmanifest_271590.* (anything .old/bak/tmp etc) then those folders are clean and that isn't the issue. Appmanifest_anynumberNOT271590.acf - shouldn't matter, leave alone.

As for the steam/steamapps/downloading folder - yes, there should be a 271590 folder when downloading/installing gtav. That is where steam pre-allocates the space before filling that space as it downloads. I don't have a download/update going in the middle of the process - but I would delete the 5 91-95/patch folders/files in downloading. NOT the 106gb folder. I would then look through the 271590 folder and see if anything is showing as 0kb - and delete that. Those were problem files in the past with steam/downloading issues.

empty 271590 folder in temp - fine, but I'd delete it.

3 - Game size should be 106gb-ish (depending where you observe it). They did recently update, and change some things so it may be rolling out differently now. I haven't bothered to look/test since latest update. (actually takes more space if you count steamworks shared- and the directx9 / vcredists files that it used to pull down with the game). I believe that is what the appmanifest_228980.acf you listed is for. Hopefully the problem isn't with that instead of gtav (I'm assuming not -atm- because no folder related to it in downloading)

4 - yea, that is what we all expect, but not what the system will see sometimes in relation to the checksums. can't really do that anyway until the game at least 'appears' as if installed.

For reference - steam is no longer in c / program files x86 or c / program files correct?
As those locations have also caused occasional issues with admin, perms, av/security, etc.


If you get annoyed with the 'install it properly' process - you could 'try' this to 'skip' it.

Close steam entirely. Check in taskmanager that it is closed.
Select the contents of the steam/steamapps/downloading/271590 folder
(this should be gta files - .exe's, .rpf's, folders, etc)
*note - you don't even have to move these files IF you've barely downloaded anything.
Going that route - you'd just delete everything in the downloading folder.

Move them to steam/steamapps/common/Grand Theft Auto V
(yep there are spaces - make the folder if you have to)
This is the default install location.
After they are all moved - make sure downloading folder is empty. Empty the temp also.

Then, grab the appmanifest_271590.acf from this link ---
(it says 2021 but the actual file is most recent)
https://steamcommunity.com/app/271590/discussions/0/276237094320417714/#c276237094320637525

Put new appmanifest into the steam/steamapps folder.
Overwrite. (or move old one out - don't rename/or leave in there)
Start steam. Steam -should- now 'say' gtav is installed.
However, all the files are those from the 'middle of downloading' and are not complete.
(unless you didn't move anything from downloading and it will be starting from zero)
Then, verify files on gtav and see if it keeps spitting errors. I won't be surprised if it does.

Otherwise I'd be looking for a friend/local to just get a copy of the entire thing if possible. Maybe wouldn't pop problems in future since updates would be much smaller than 106gb - usually in the 2-5gb range. But, if you started having zlib problems again with a 'clean' copy of the game (and no official update done to it) - that would help narrow down to mem, clocks, firmware, drive, and other potential issues on the pc.

One of the problems with a 'where do I start / what do I eliminate' as quite a few things can cause this and are pretty different. Very annoying.
Look, more walls of text. meh.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por psykoteky:

1 - It helps rule out 'some' stuff. with all this messing around, let's hope you don't have 2 different problems causing the same error. when you tried the other connection - in what state was everything? Just slapped it on and tested or cleaned out dowloading/install folders/etc?

2 - There should only be 1 appmanifest_271590.acf file. It should be in steam/steamapps IF gtav is installed in steam/steamapps/common/gtav. If gtav is in a steamlibrary, then that appmanifest is in steamlibrary/steamapps. If there are no other appmanifest_271590.* (anything .old/bak/tmp etc) then those folders are clean and that isn't the issue. Appmanifest_anynumberNOT271590.acf - shouldn't matter, leave alone.

As for the steam/steamapps/downloading folder - yes, there should be a 271590 folder when downloading/installing gtav. That is where steam pre-allocates the space before filling that space as it downloads. I don't have a download/update going in the middle of the process - but I would delete the 5 91-95/patch folders/files in downloading. NOT the 106gb folder. I would then look through the 271590 folder and see if anything is showing as 0kb - and delete that. Those were problem files in the past with steam/downloading issues.

empty 271590 folder in temp - fine, but I'd delete it.

3 - Game size should be 106gb-ish (depending where you observe it). They did recently update, and change some things so it may be rolling out differently now. I haven't bothered to look/test since latest update. (actually takes more space if you count steamworks shared- and the directx9 / vcredists files that it used to pull down with the game). I believe that is what the appmanifest_228980.acf you listed is for. Hopefully the problem isn't with that instead of gtav (I'm assuming not -atm- because no folder related to it in downloading)

4 - yea, that is what we all expect, but not what the system will see sometimes in relation to the checksums. can't really do that anyway until the game at least 'appears' as if installed.

For reference - steam is no longer in c / program files x86 or c / program files correct?
As those locations have also caused occasional issues with admin, perms, av/security, etc.


If you get annoyed with the 'install it properly' process - you could 'try' this to 'skip' it.

Close steam entirely. Check in taskmanager that it is closed.
Select the contents of the steam/steamapps/downloading/271590 folder
(this should be gta files - .exe's, .rpf's, folders, etc)
*note - you don't even have to move these files IF you've barely downloaded anything.
Going that route - you'd just delete everything in the downloading folder.

Move them to steam/steamapps/common/Grand Theft Auto V
(yep there are spaces - make the folder if you have to)
This is the default install location.
After they are all moved - make sure downloading folder is empty. Empty the temp also.

Then, grab the appmanifest_271590.acf from this link ---
(it says 2021 but the actual file is most recent)
https://steamcommunity.com/app/271590/discussions/0/276237094320417714/#c276237094320637525

Put new appmanifest into the steam/steamapps folder.
Overwrite. (or move old one out - don't rename/or leave in there)
Start steam. Steam -should- now 'say' gtav is installed.
However, all the files are those from the 'middle of downloading' and are not complete.
(unless you didn't move anything from downloading and it will be starting from zero)
Then, verify files on gtav and see if it keeps spitting errors. I won't be surprised if it does.

Otherwise I'd be looking for a friend/local to just get a copy of the entire thing if possible. Maybe wouldn't pop problems in future since updates would be much smaller than 106gb - usually in the 2-5gb range. But, if you started having zlib problems again with a 'clean' copy of the game (and no official update done to it) - that would help narrow down to mem, clocks, firmware, drive, and other potential issues on the pc.

One of the problems with a 'where do I start / what do I eliminate' as quite a few things can cause this and are pretty different. Very annoying.
Look, more walls of text. meh.

So i tried the appmanifest workaround and as you said, it showed me GTA 5 installed. Let me in the game and Even let me enter online but some functions werent working like the phone. Then it closed abruptly. Tried entering again, closed abruptly on load screen. Im now verifying game data, lets see.

[psykoteky]

7 hours since last update. Still verifying/downloading correct files or is it spitting errors?

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por psykoteky:

7 hours since last update. Still verifying/downloading correct files or is it spitting errors?

No good. Corrupt files error popped again so I just figured ill use the workaround. copied the files from download to common, replaced the 271590 file, fired up the game. It works fine for some time but then got zlib call errors again. Ignored the zlib call error once and the game just killed me. This is my life now.

[psykoteky]

Correct - the workaround just gets the game to display as 'correct'/installed. Copying the files from download - in no way equate the files being correct. That is why a verify game files is absolutely necessary to correct/fix/finish downloading them (if there are problems with them). Until steam 'finishes a download' and 'moves files from downloading to the game install' - I don't consider them 'complete'.

You can add me on steam if you want. Grab md5checker and run a check on your game folder - all files. I can send you my list later/tomm (or you send your's) of what your's are/'should' be and you/i can compare. If it is only a file or 2, or a couple gig, I can get those to you.

anyway - dinner/around tomm.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por psykoteky:

Correct - the workaround just gets the game to display as 'correct'/installed. Copying the files from download - in no way equate the files being correct. That is why a verify game files is absolutely necessary to correct/fix/finish downloading them (if there are problems with them). Until steam 'finishes a download' and 'moves files from downloading to the game install' - I don't consider them 'complete'.

You can add me on steam if you want. Grab md5checker and run a check on your game folder - all files. I can send you my list later/tomm (or you send your's) of what your's are/'should' be and you/i can compare. If it is only a file or 2, or a couple gig, I can get those to you.

anyway - dinner/around tomm.

That would be great. I was finally able to get a finished download, but i think the problem is still there. Would be great to hve your md5 check and ill tell you when i find something against mine.

[RaiKou49]

Publicado originalmente por RaiKou49:

Publicado originalmente por psykoteky:

Correct - the workaround just gets the game to display as 'correct'/installed. Copying the files from download - in no way equate the files being correct. That is why a verify game files is absolutely necessary to correct/fix/finish downloading them (if there are problems with them). Until steam 'finishes a download' and 'moves files from downloading to the game install' - I don't consider them 'complete'.

You can add me on steam if you want. Grab md5checker and run a check on your game folder - all files. I can send you my list later/tomm (or you send your's) of what your's are/'should' be and you/i can compare. If it is only a file or 2, or a couple gig, I can get those to you.

anyway - dinner/around tomm.

That would be great. I was finally able to get a finished download, but i think the problem is still there. Would be great to hve your md5 check and ill tell you when i find something against mine.

I again got zlib call error and some files required redownload. What could cause correct files to appear corrupt, or corrupt files while playing?

[lightwo]

Sounds like your hardware's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ up, see if installing on another drive helps.