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brazorf Sep 18, 2018 @ 4:07am
Cannot install in steam library, repair folders never ends
When i try to install a game i am prompted that my disk is broken.

I'm trying the "repair" folder in steam libraries but it seems to just sit and run forever. How long should it take? Any more tips?

Thanks
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ReBoot Sep 18, 2018 @ 4:11am 
Start your system in safe mode (obviously with networking). Does it work then?
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brazorf Sep 18, 2018 @ 5:07am 
Originally posted by ReBoot:
Start your system in safe mode (obviously with networking). Does it work then?
nope
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ReBoot Sep 18, 2018 @ 5:09am 
Have you done the other stuff the support article suggests, such as checking the disk?
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brazorf Sep 18, 2018 @ 10:37am 
I fear my disk is kinda fu.kd

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ReBoot Sep 18, 2018 @ 12:38pm 
Then back up IMMEDIATELY and look for a new one.
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The Vibe Aug 30, 2021 @ 2:18pm 
I have the same issue currently, I don't think the hardware is the issue - I think its steam. What you need to do first is go here:

Steam > Settings > Downloads > Steam Library Folders

What you then do is make sure your steamapps folder is your default install location, after that - begin the steam library folder repair process. Once it finishes, verify the integrity of the game that reported the "DISC WRITE ERROR" before attempting to retry your game update.

Spent 20 mintues on steam support for them to tell me the wrong then and for me to figure this out myself.

Edit: I just had to deal with this issue, I can 99% confirm its not a hardware issue.
Last edited by The Vibe; Aug 30, 2021 @ 2:19pm
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The Vibe Aug 30, 2021 @ 2:25pm 
Originally posted by ReBoot:
Start your system in safe mode (obviously with networking). Does it work then?
restarting your machine in safe mode doesn't help any windows related issue. (i should know, i troubleshoot windows as a "hobby") and not once did safe mode actually help.
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RPG Gamer Man Aug 30, 2021 @ 4:06pm 
Originally posted by YourFriendJessie:
Originally posted by ReBoot:
Start your system in safe mode (obviously with networking). Does it work then?
restarting your machine in safe mode doesn't help any windows related issue. (i should know, i troubleshoot windows as a "hobby") and not once did safe mode actually help.

It does if your infected by a virus. Since you know about this kinda stuff do you use it with networking enabled or disabled?
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