Can't download games. (Manifest unavailable)

[Tweed]

I keep getting a manifest unavailable on nearly everything I try to download. I've tried changing locations, clearing the cache, purging DNS, turning off Windows Defender, the firewall. Nothing is working.

The error mentions something about Ohio, I assume a server. I don't get it.

[SleepyGiant]

hey have you figured out any fix for this? Really weird error.

[Tweed]

Nope, contacted Steam support and they don't have any clue either other than to say it's probably due to the Steam sale and server loads, but I think that's bogus because my brother is on the exact same network and he can download stuff I can't. I even tried logging into my account from his computer and it worked there.

I've tried all the stuff, including removing Steam and deleting registry keys. It's not all games either. ARK, Prey, Darkest Dungeon, Breath of Death, none of those will download. But I've tried Path of Exile, XCOM2, Dead State, Kingdom Come, those all work. It seems totally arbitrary.

If it's something else on my end I have no idea what anymore, I've messed with my router, the connection, etc etc. Purged DNS, changed to Google's public DNS, flushed Steam's dns. Even tried Safe Mode (Windows 7). At my wits end here.

The other weird thing is the Ohio error, if I can change my location shouldn't it be trying to download stuff from someplace else? I've tried Russia, China, Vietnam, same deal. When I was downloading PoE I tried switching servers on the fly, but I noticed the rate always seemed to be the same, maybe it's not actually switiching locations?

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

At least you contacted support...

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/1729827777355310065/

[Deadpixel]

Same error here, tried all the suggested solutions. I also got the Ohio issue. Guess I'll just wait it out, most likely on Valve's end. Will post if anything changes.

[Tweed]

Misery loves company, at least I'm not suffering alone. Let you know if I figure anything out.

[DarkothVG]

I have the same issue... Seriously sucks because when I bought games on sale I expected to play them.

[andrewbishop16]

yes i"m having the same issue cant download anything i even reinstalled steam .....

[-Adroit]

I have also had the same issue It must be a Valves end

[MoxieGrrl]

I put in a support ticket about it, because I wanted at least something official, and got this:

"Hello,

Thanks for reaching out, I see that you are experiencing a content server error while trying to install Fallout: New Vegas. This error indicates that Steam is not able to find or communicate with the content servers in your selected download region. This issue could be caused by a local network, software or hardware conflict on your end. It could also be the result of issues affecting a Steam content server in your region.

However, it's most likely due to the increased stress on our servers due to the Summer Sale madness where everyone is attempting to download their new games all at once.

Our Update & Installation Issues article has steps for resolving this issue, but I recommend paying attention to the following sections of that article, as they pertain directly to the error you are experiencing:
Refresh your local network
Clear your download cache
Change your download region
Investigate various anti-virus software
Investigate other programs and services
Test your online connection

If you've tried all of these and are still encountering the error, please continue to test for the next day or so. It maybe that our servers just need a bit of time to catch up.

I appreciate your patience.

TF2 Demoman Main
Jake"

So this tells me a few things:

1. They know it's a problem.
2. There isn't anything that we can do about it because we've tried all the normal fixes.
3. As long as the server didn't take a crap, it'll eventually work itself out.
4. With how long this has been happening, it's likely something they'll have to fix.

Since this has been happening for me since last night, I'm going to assume that we're going to be in for a long wait for a fix. Just as I was getting into Tale of Two Wastelands, too.

[ashibunn]

I think it has to do something with steam blocking your ip, if you use a VPN for something like that it should work. Thats what I used to fix it.

[sc1ny]

I started getting the error when I added Mesh routers to the network of my apartment. I tried using a VPN and it fixed the issue.

[rasputinberries]

Keeps happening to me too, and did last week when I tried purchasing/downloading RC Tycoon. When I try to install the connection times out.

[Pi.hack]

This was happening to me too and I tried everything any troubleshooting guide listed to try. I ended up switching my AnitVirus software from AVG to Kaspersky. In the process or removing AVG I realized that it wasn't uninstalling everything, I continued to have a ToolbarUpdater service running and I could not uninstall AVG Web Tuneup. I followed the steps here: https://www.infopackets.com/news/10012/how-fix-cant-uninstall-avg-web-tuneup-wont-remove and still had to do some extra service and registry cleanup to fully remove everything AVG. Once I finally had it all cleaned out my downloads starting working again!

I no longer trust or would recommend anyone use AVG...

NOTE: I have made sure to add exceptions for Steam to my Kaspersky and Windows Firewall applications.

[AuntyPro]

umm... same trouble here!