Steam Failed to Install (App configuration unavailable)

[76561198357358642]

Need help please!

[Levi]

1) Completely shut-down and exit Steam.

2) Go to...

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\appcache\appinfo.vdf

3) Delete the file appinfo.vdf

4) Re-start Steam and try again.

[mluthanen]

Originally posted by Robin3sk:

1) Completely shut-down and exit Steam.

2) Go to...

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\appcache\appinfo.vdf

3) Delete the file appinfo.vdf

4) Re-start Steam and try again.

:yinyangflip:

Can anyone confirm that this works and probably won't cause my computer to explode?

[LordOfPolls]

Originally posted by mluthanen:

Can anyone confirm that this works and probably won't cause my computer to explode?

Here is the confirmation you requested

[mluthanen]

Originally posted by LordOfPolls:

Originally posted by mluthanen:

Can anyone confirm that this works and probably won't cause my computer to explode?

Here is the confirmation you requested

Thank you. Confirmation acknowledged.

[Helaheim]

Hello! I've recently bought the game Stellaris through steam, but a while back I purchased the DLC for the game through Microsoft. I've been trying to download the DLC, but It keeps telling me I need to install the game. I have the game installed already. Can anyone help me?

[mluthanen]

Originally posted by Helaheim:

Hello! I've recently bought the game Stellaris through steam, but a while back I purchased the DLC for the game through Microsoft. I've been trying to download the DLC, but It keeps telling me I need to install the game. I have the game installed already. Can anyone help me?

I would confirm the DLC from Microsoft works with the Steam version of the game. Then I would search the internet for exactly what you want to fix, gradually widening the net until you find something helpful. I would expect basic troubleshooting could include things like; try to verify the game files, uninstall/reinstall the game, restart your computer, disable 3rd party antivirus, and all the other usual stuff we always do to troubleshoot something like this.

[Legion]

Great! This worked for me on my PC! Got rid of the pop up!

[Legion]

Originally posted by Robin3sk:

1) Completely shut-down and exit Steam.

2) Go to...

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\appcache\appinfo.vdf

3) Delete the file appinfo.vdf

4) Re-start Steam and try again.

:yinyangflip:

Worked!

[Elper Uano]

Originally posted by Kit-Kat (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥):

Need help please!

2020 update for anyone wondering, this worked

[Korean Chin Guy]

Yo your an absolute LEGEND

[RacerPigeon]

i recently purchased citie skylines DLCs from CDKey's and when i try to activate the code i get app configuration unavailable and i have tried deleting the appinfo.vdf file and i have also waited for steam to update but i still can get the code to work does anyone have any ideas thanks

[Levi]

Originally posted by stephenmulheron95:

i recently purchased citie skylines DLCs from CDKey's and when i try to activate the code i get app configuration unavailable and i have tried deleting the appinfo.vdf file and i have also waited for steam to update but i still can get the code to work does anyone have any ideas thanks

Certain games/DLC's require third-party launchers to be 'activated', so that's why you might get that error.

I am assuming that this is the case for Cities Skyline, since it's from Paradox.

Just an FYI for future readers: deleting appinfo.vdf will assist only if that file is corrupt.

I should've mentioned that in 2018 when i posted it.

[LosTropicos]

hey, I'm downloading The Old Gods via the code and this message is popping up. I deleted the file and it didn't work :(

[𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗣𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗸𝗶𝗻 mouse lags]

Delete all schortcuts from Steam on desktop. Right click on Steam.exe where is your Steam installed and Run As Administrator. I have this bug when i want play CS GO i delete schortcut from my desktop and just run my Steam.exe as administrator. No more bug "Steam Failed to Install (App configuration unavailable)" when i want to play CS GO

[76561199124435085]

I am trying to download Old Gods DLC and I'm on a Mac.