Game executable is invalid ???

[Brady Gunner]

What???

Bought the game yesterday and I played just fine.

But today I cannot launch the game anymore???

[Ryika]

Verify file integrity through steam.

Right-click the game in your library -> Properties -> Game Files.

[Brady Gunner]

Originally posted by Ryika:

Verify file integrity through steam.

Right-click the game in your library -> Properties -> Game Files.

it gives me "update failed" "disk write error"

[Brady Gunner]

WHAT ?!

I completely uninstalled, removed all files, and tried reinstalling...

but now it keeps saying "download failed" XDDD

I can't even play the game anymroe !!

[Brady Gunner]

I even cleared my download cache and I made an exception for Stellaris on my anti-virus but no bueno I still cannot reinstall the game

[Ryika]

Installation is the responsibility of Steam, not the game itself. You could try restarting the client, or try using another folder.

[Brady Gunner]

Originally posted by Ryika:

Installation is the responsibility of Steam, not the game itself. You could try restarting the client, or try using another folder.

this has never happened with any other game though

[Brady Gunner]

I also already restarted the client since clearing download cache forces you to restart the client

[Xaphnir]

Have you checked if you're having similar problems with any other games right now?

[Brady Gunner]

Originally posted by Xaphnir:

Have you checked if you're having similar problems with any other games right now?

YES. I have no issues with any other game. Only Stellaris has EVER had this problem.

[Totally Innocent Chatbot]

Your hard drive is likely failing and needs replaced. "Disk write error" is not a normal occurrence and is a sign of something other than the game going wrong. Doesn't matter whether you're experiencing it with other games or not, as the issue gets worse you will.

[Jack]

Originally posted by Totally Innocent Chatbot:

Your hard drive is likely failing and needs replaced. "Disk write error" is not a normal occurrence and is a sign of something other than the game going wrong. Doesn't matter whether you're experiencing it with other games or not, as the issue gets worse you will.

was about to write this myself. Likely hardware failure. Do a hard drive checker and see if you got dead sectors.

[Garatgh Deloi]

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

YES. I have no issues with any other game. Only Stellaris has EVER had this problem.

It doesn't matter if you "had" any issues in the past, only if you have any currently with any other game or software.

Your hard drive might be in the process of failing.

[Pervy]

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

Originally posted by Xaphnir:

Have you checked if you're having similar problems with any other games right now?

YES. I have no issues with any other game. Only Stellaris has EVER had this problem.

And this problem just start now right? that means you are in for a rough ride.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

Originally posted by Xaphnir:

Have you checked if you're having similar problems with any other games right now?

YES. I have no issues with any other game. Only Stellaris has EVER had this problem.

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

WHAT ?!

I completely uninstalled, removed all files, and tried reinstalling...

but now it keeps saying "download failed" XDDD

I can't even play the game anymroe !!

If you only do the wrong stuff to trying curing your issue, then it is no surprise. So far the thread only shows you handling it wrong.

[Brady Gunner]

Originally posted by アンジェル:

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

YES. I have no issues with any other game. Only Stellaris has EVER had this problem.

Originally posted by Brady Gunner:

WHAT ?!

I completely uninstalled, removed all files, and tried reinstalling...

but now it keeps saying "download failed" XDDD

I can't even play the game anymroe !!

If you only do the wrong stuff to trying curing your issue, then it is no surprise. So far the thread only shows you handling it wrong.

Then what is the right thing to do ?