The witcher 3 download disk writer error (Artbook)

[Raph]

It's the second time I'm trying to download it, the first time it finished the download and when I tried run the game it said "disk writer error" says it is the Artbook, I removed the Artbook and Artwork, and it came back to 30gb of 46.6, I left there till finish, and still the same error.

Then I clicked in uninstall, cleaned every single file of Witcher 3 that had left and opened Steam in admin mode. Well, the same problem yet.

Any of you guys had the same problem? Found any fix for this? It's driving me crazy, HELP!

I have 280GB of space.

[Raph]

Messaggio originale di The Giving One:

Messaggio originale di KodeshR:

I have eset nod32 antivirus and windows defender (w10)

There is one big problem right there......two actually.

You can only have one antivirus program on a computer without causing all kinds of issues, such as the two conflicting.

Secondly, ESET is on the list here....

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

in bold, and with a green symbol.

"* We recommend that applications listed in bold with a ( * ) symbol are fully uninstalled from your system if disabling them does not resolve the issue."

Just happened again, gonna try disable the nod32

[The Giving One]

No, you need to fully uninstall Nod 32 then reboot your computer and then try again. Or try safe mode with networking.

As I said, you cannot have 2 antivirus programs on the same computer without causing issues.

[Rage 💀]

What??
I've been using Nod32/Eset Smart Security for yeeeaaars and not once have I ever had a problem/conflict with Steam. If you're getting disk write errors the first thing I would do is run a chkdsk on the hdd to make sure you don't have a failing drive.

[The Giving One]

Messaggio originale di Rage 💀:

What??
I've been using Nod32/Eset Smart Security for yeeeaaars and not once have I ever had a problem/conflict with Steam. If you're getting disk write errors the first thing I would do is run a chkdsk on the hdd to make sure you don't have a failing drive.

What may affect some may not affect others. The fact you can use it fine does not make it non-existent from the list linked.

Since Windows Defender cannot be uninstalled, then the only other one that CAN be uninstalled is ESET in this case. The user still cannot have two antivirus programs anyway. So one has to go.

EDIT..Don't get me wrong as your suggestion to do a disk check is still very good advice.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2274-IFLV-5334

Check Hard Drive for Errors

All storage drives/devices can be affected by file corruption, especially if it is older or running under a heavy load. You'll want to work with a tech support specialist to investigate possible issues with your Hard Drive

For Windows: My PC → Right Click on Drive → Properties → Tools → Error checking

For Mac OSX: Disk Utility → Click on Drive → Click First Aid (For older OSX versions: click Repair Disk Permissions)

[Raph]

Messaggio originale di The Giving One:

Messaggio originale di Rage 💀:

What??
I've been using Nod32/Eset Smart Security for yeeeaaars and not once have I ever had a problem/conflict with Steam. If you're getting disk write errors the first thing I would do is run a chkdsk on the hdd to make sure you don't have a failing drive.

What may affect some may not affect others. The fact you can use it fine does not make it non-existent from the list linked.

Since Windows Defender cannot be uninstalled, then the only other one that CAN be uninstalled is ESET in this case. The user still cannot have two antivirus programs anyway. So one has to go.

Problem solved.

I had a clean install in my windows 10 about 2 weeks due some problems I had before, the thing is, windows 10 come with the windows defender activated with everything. I deactivated the windows defender for files and apps and it worked just like a charm.

I hate this system SO MUCH.

[The Giving One]

Messaggio originale di KodeshR:

Problem solved.

I had a clean install in my windows 10 about 2 weeks due some problems I had before, the thing is, windows 10 come with the windows defender activated with everything. I deactivated the windows defender for files and apps and it worked just like a charm.

I hate this system SO MUCH.

That is good to know, and you seem to have been unaware that the two antivirus programs were running at the same time perhaps. As you can see, that was probably your issue.

Just make sure you allow real-time exceptions for Steam and games in ESET also, and you should be good to go now.

Thanks for the reply on how you fixed it, and good luck to you always.

[Raph]

Messaggio originale di The Giving One:

Messaggio originale di KodeshR:

Problem solved.

I had a clean install in my windows 10 about 2 weeks due some problems I had before, the thing is, windows 10 come with the windows defender activated with everything. I deactivated the windows defender for files and apps and it worked just like a charm.

I hate this system SO MUCH.

That is good to know, and you seem to have been unaware that the two antivirus programs were running at the same time perhaps. As you can see, that was probably your issue.

Just make sure you allow real-time exceptions for Steam and games in ESET also, and you should be good to go now.

Thanks for the reply on how you fixed it, and good luck to you always.

I knew it but I was used to windows 7, I updated to windows 10 from there, and when I did the clean reinstall it came with the defender full activated, I just disabled the files and apps check because of conflict :D

[Rage 💀]

I knew it wasn't nod32. Glad you got it sorted out

[Raph]

Thanks man!

[Kettu]

I had the exact same problem and for me it was acctually NOD32 problem.
I simply deactivated it for 10 minutes and everything is ok now. I`ve tried many other possible solutions before but none of them worked.

[The Giving One]

Messaggio originale di Dezzer_13:

I had the exact same problem and for me it was acctually NOD32 problem.
I simply deactivated it for 10 minutes and everything is ok now. I`ve tried many other possible solutions before but none of them worked.

NOD 32 has been on the list for a long time...........

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9828-SFLZ-9289

It's in bold and with a green symbol, which means it can really hate Steam and games for some or if not setup properly, or child processes also may conflict.

EDIT..The list was linked previously in the thread.

[psp_ilmari09]

Guys I had the same problem for the longest time. If none of the solutions mentioned in this thread worked for you then I recommend trying this one:
https://www.easeus.com/partition-manager-software/file-or-directory-is-corrupted-and-unreadable.html

Method 1 worked for me and now my Witcher 3 is downloading again

[Galileo_Galigay_777]

Hey, anyone could solve this problem??? Im having the same problem that koder had, with the same game and file

[Raph]

Messaggio originale di Galileo_Galigay_777:

Hey, anyone could solve this problem??? Im having the same problem that koder had, with the same game and file :lunar2019deadpanpig:

Hi Galileo sorry that I took so long, I hope you already solved this issue! If you're still having the same problem:
If you have an antivirus, check if your windows defender is with the " files and apps" detection activated and deactivate only the files and apps from there and try again, I solved it this way

[Axl Dread]

I had the same problem and the solution was similar to Koder's. Deactivate antivirus while installing and it should be fine. You could even add the game to its white list if the process isn't automated on your rig.