Far Cry 5 - Steam - "Performing First Time Setup" issue...

[Horseman™]

Steam is currently performing the "First Time setup".
It says Installing: (2 of 4) with a progress meter...and the little swirling wheel (still revolving clockwise)
I expect that we have all seen this.

BUT! Ive been staring at mine for something close to 17 hours!
Thats 17 HOURS get to Step 2 of 4 !
What gives?

Any ideas?
*I already verified the integrity of the local files*

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Happen to have a cracked windows by any chance?

[Horseman™]

Nope..Win10 Pro

[Prikkiki-Ti]

You can try this. Go to folder Far Cry 5\Support\Software and install Microsoft Net Framework and VCRedist.

[Horseman™]

There is no such directory on C:\
Are you on Win7 ?
*I see you edited the post*

mine is found in .\[SteamLibrary]\steamapps\common\FarCry5\Support\Software

[Horseman™]

The VCRedist may be the issue.
It starts, but sits at "Initialiazing..." does nothing and nothing is related in running processes.

updated:
I disabled UAC and now the VCRedist seems to be running normally, albeit slow

[Horseman™]

never had this issue with FarCry 4 or Far Cry Primal

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Yeah sorry about that, I don't have the game installed in the Steam directory.

Try the Redist version found on microsoft website instead if you have further issues with the installation process.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587

[Horseman™]

Thats an update...but F*it!, worth a shot

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Sometimes antivirus programs block certain files. Are you running anything like that in the background?

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Another thing to try is to go into steam settings > downloads and clear the download cache.

[Horseman™]

did that (cleared cache) ...
I even updated Uplay to a more recent version that it (Far Cry 5) was trying to install.
it seems like maybe it was the VVRedist that was the issue

NOW! the game loads further - it opens uPlay, then the Far Cry 5 splashscreen...then it loads!
WooHoo! thanks for the assist...sometimes it takes two brains

[Prikkiki-Ti]

Wonderful! I'm glad my brain could be of assistance.
Good job, I hope you enjoy the game :D

[EEmaToomEE]

I tried to fix with your idea. But, It's not work.
If I get another solution, I will share to this topic. T T

[Horseman™]

Make sure your Video card Drivers are current BEFORE you attempt to launch the game...
Several ppl have had issues launching if they arent up-todate.

[Capp_]

Solved for me: Just had this problem. Stalled on step 1. Closed it out and restarted and then uPlay popped up and asked me to confirm linking Far Cry 5 on Steam to my Uplay Account. Then it installed fine. Maybe key for you is to try and trigger the uPlay message to link your steam version.