55.1GB Update?

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Hey, why do I have a 55.1GB update pending for Fallout 4? That's larger than the entire game folder. Dude.

[=EGC= kansasterry]

Check to ensure the HI RES DLC is not selected that adds about that to the games download

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Originally posted by =EGC= kansasterry:

Check to ensure the HI RES DLC is not selected that adds about that to the games download

That's the first thing I thought of as well, but I don't have that DLC.
I worry that someone I just started Family Sharing with has the DLC enabled though, and that it's being forced on me now.

[=EGC= kansasterry]

the update for fallout 4 is around 591 mb so the only thing I can see being that size wanting to install is that DLC.

I would double check by going into my library and selecting properties for fallout 4 check the dlc tab to be sure it is actually off

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Originally posted by =EGC= kansasterry:

the update for fallout 4 is around 591 mb so the only thing I can see being that size wanting to install is that DLC.

I would double check by going into my library and selecting properties for fallout 4 check the dlc tab to be sure it is actually off

It's not just off, it's never been in my library. It's only trying to download because, when my friend's account was logged in to my client so we could initiate family sharing, my FO4 install was flagged as needing his high-res textures DLC. What I need is a way to cancel this in-progress download.

[Spec_Ops_Ape]

Uninstall the dlc on the shared PC, add the dlc to your PC and then uncheck it.

[Out Of Bubblegum]

Originally posted by ℛüz's 𝒫ęt ℋüsky:

Originally posted by =EGC= kansasterry:

the update for fallout 4 is around 591 mb so the only thing I can see being that size wanting to install is that DLC.

I would double check by going into my library and selecting properties for fallout 4 check the dlc tab to be sure it is actually off

It's not just off, it's never been in my library. It's only trying to download because, when my friend's account was logged in to my client so we could initiate family sharing, my FO4 install was flagged as needing his high-res textures DLC. What I need is a way to cancel this in-progress download.

Make extra certain that it is not checked. Log off Steam. Reboot the PC. Then run Steam again. It should be stopped.

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

beeteedubs restarting my PC hasn't gotten rid of it. That 55.1GB download is still waiting for me to add it to my queue.

[Isa_Fuie]

Wait, how do you know the pending download is 55.1GB? I mean, how do you know the size of the download? I'm asking because I've never knew how to check the size of the download.

Not that I play the game regularly anymore, but I do have this game's auto-updates disabled. I was just curious, in the event that I might allow updates again, just to check what Creation Club is all about.

Edit: I wanna add: You know, is there way to know of the download size *before* going ahead with the update?

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Originally posted by Isa_Fuie:

Wait, how do you know the pending download is 55.1GB? I mean, how do you know the size of the download? I'm asking because I've never knew how to check the size of the download.

Not that I play the game regularly anymore, but I do have this game's auto-updates disabled. I was just curious, in the event that I might allow updates again, just to check what Creation Club is all about.

They've always shown their size for me https://i.imgur.com/SWrqWGW.png

Since adding & removing the DLC license from my account does nothing, is there any chance this isn't actually the high-res textures?

[Isa_Fuie]

I dunno, I was going to say I suspect it might be the high-res textures, but since you say you've just removed its DLC, I dunno...

I mean, it could very will still be the high-res tex, since you've only removed it *after* the update thingy was initiated (even though you've already paused the update).

I just Googled "fallout 4 high resolution texture pack size" and the text I got from that result was saying something along the lines of 58GB of disk space required for the high-res tex, so that could very well be it (You know, 55GB download, 58 to sort out disk stuff). As far as the Steam Client is concerned, you're still going to have to download it even though you've removed the high-res DLC, but you only did so after the update was initiated (from what I understand).

I dunno... My best guess is... To just go with the flow? Just download the update, only to remove it later? But how can you remove it if you've already removed the high-res DLC from your list... Unless you put the high-res DLC back again in your list, just so you can uninstall it after the 55+ GB update is complete? If you know what I'm saying.

I never knew something like this could happen from family sharing.

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Originally posted by Isa_Fuie:

I dunno, I was going to say I suspect it might be the high-res textures, but since you say you've just removed its DLC, I dunno...

I mean, it could very will still be the high-res tex, since you've only removed it *after* the update thingy was initiated (even though you've already paused the update).

I just Googled "fallout 4 high resolution texture pack size" and the text I got from that result was saying something along the lines of 58GB of disk space required for the high-res tex, so that could very well be it (You know, 55GB download, 58 to sort out disk stuff). As far as the Steam Client is concerned, you're still going to have to download it even though you've removed the high-res DLC, but you only did so after the update was initiated (from what I understand).

I dunno... My best guess is... To just go with the flow? Just download the update, only to remove it later? But how can you remove it if you've already removed the high-res DLC from your list... Unless you put the high-res DLC back again in your list, just so you can uninstall it after the 55+ GB update is complete? If you know what I'm saying.

I never knew something like this could happen from family sharing.

I didn't even *add* it until a day after the download had queued :(
(But it queued when another account was logged in, to approve Family Sharing--that account has since removed the DLC as well, to no effect)
I'll just leave it queued for eternity. I refuse to open the gates to this oversized download.

[Isa_Fuie]

Originally posted by ℛüz's 𝒫ęt ℋüsky:

I didn't even *add* it until a day after the download had queued :(
I'll just leave it queued for eternity. I refuse to open the gates to this oversized download.

Really? For eternity? Surely you don't mean that... Ah man, I hope you find a solution to this soon rather than later. It'd be nice if you could figure out a way to circumvent the 55GB update...

But I dunno, if I was in your position... And I was running out of ideas, I'd just go with the 55GB update, just so I can remove it later, but then, removing that 55GB could be not as straightforward, since technically you never owned the High-res tex in the first place.

It might even come down to a re-install... I dunno man.

But you know, the decision is solely yours at the end of the day.

Oh, found this on Reddit. But be advised, this is for Civilization 6, so, y'know, little tid bits may vary. I don't know if this helps, but you know, make what you will of what I found.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/5e0a6r/cancel_update/

I hope you find a way to sort this out soon.

[𝒫ürposeful ℌüsky]

Originally posted by Isa_Fuie:

Originally posted by ℛüz's 𝒫ęt ℋüsky:

I didn't even *add* it until a day after the download had queued :(
I'll just leave it queued for eternity. I refuse to open the gates to this oversized download.

Really? For eternity? Surely you don't mean that... Ah man, I hope you find a solution to this soon rather than later. It'd be nice if you could figure out a way to circumvent the 55GB update...

But I dunno, if I was in your position... And I was running out of ideas, I'd just go with the 55GB update, just so I can remove it later, but then, removing that 55GB could be not as straightforward, since technically you never owned the High-res tex in the first place.

It might even come down to a re-install... I dunno man.

But you know, the decision is solely yours at the end of the day.

Oh, found this on Reddit. But be advised, this is for Civilization 6, so, y'know, little tid bits may vary. I don't know if this helps, but you know, make what you will of what I found.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Steam/comments/5e0a6r/cancel_update/

I hope you find a way to sort this out soon.

Oh, I was sure it'd disappear someday ;p
Like, with a client update. Or when I someday switch computers.

Unfortunately there's nothing in my downloading folder, and the acf tables already read the desired numbers. But I shall stand strong. This update won't get through me.

[Kimmaz]

What is the problem, I don't understand. I got a 30gb update for a game I dont even play the other day. And It just auto downloaded. (hitman 2). Is it only because its popular to hate on Bethesda? https://i.imgur.com/y4C8yvk.png

[Isa_Fuie]

My guess is you can still play Fallout 4, either through the F4SE launcher or just offline, right?
in any case, "Always look on the bright side of life" and all that eh.
(Referring to your link; Different films, but y'know, same group)