Another Steam update - ONCE AGAIN getting error code 3!

[ripmeoff]

I bought Civ5 way back in 2011. It ran fine yesterday.
Stream made an update in the last 24 hours, and now it WON'T RUN! I get the totally misidentified (as steam servers too busy) ERROR CODE 3.

WHY DO I PERIODICALLY HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS CRAP?????

The lack-of-support section of steam says to "Please make sure that Steam and all Steam games are listed as exceptions in these programs." Fine. I found the exclusions page of my McAfee Anti-Virus, but WTH do I put in there??? The internet URL? They give no explanation.

[NyxBSomethinTTV]

Also, that computer has 360 total security virus protection

[The Giving One]

phoenixblossom の投稿を引用：

Also, that computer has 360 total security virus protection

Apparently, since several other users seem to be having this issue, it may not be related to possible problematic software, but I cannot say. All one can do is troubleshoot it while possibly waiting for a Steam update that may address this in the future.

I thought that 360 Total Security used to be on the list, but I don't see it there anymore. The list is more of a collection of possibilities and not actaully a list of programs that will causes issues with Steam.

Some there still do for some users and some don't for some users. It is more of a guide to help troubleshoot issues such as this maybe.

And the list is not all inclusive either.

If anyone wants to maybe troubleshoot the problem further taking possible software into account, do this, please.......(maybe you all have the same type of conflict, but then again, maybe it is a Steam issue)

Take screenshots of all of the programs you have installed on your computer. Control panel then programs/programs and features. (Windows 7,8,8.1) or "apps" (Windows 10 click "Start" (Windows icon on bottom left)")

Click Windows Start and type in msconfig and run that resulting process. Go to the services tab and check the box on bottom "Hide all Microsoft services". Take screenshots of all that is left.

Then go to the startup tab on top of that same window(Task Manager in W10). Take screenshots of all that there also.

Post all the links to the above screenshots here, using a file hosting site such as imgur.com

We can work together to try to find the issue, or I suggest you try to wait for an update that may resolve this.

[Milkman Dan]

Same Error here:

The Steam servers are too busy to handle your request for Sid Meier's Civilization V. Error Code (3)

https://support.steampowered.com

http://imgur.com/1IEPAHj

As of Thursday, 6/15/2017 Civilization V Civ 5 will only successfully start when Steam is in online mode. I'm running off of expensive metered mobile data currently, so a reinstall for fresh Steam client error is not feasible, and it seems that hasn't helped anyone anyhow.

Tested on two different Steam accounts
Two different computers
Two separately purchased and installed copies of Civilization V including all DLC
Only running Windows Defender (no AVG or anything else), with firewall exceptions for Steam and Civ V, doesn't matter if it's on or off, Civ V only starts if Steam is in online mode.

They've both been running fine offline and online before now for months.

I cannot even run the .exe file in my Civ V folder for a game with full DLC I purchased twice because the Steam Client, in offline mode, is trying to jump in right before launch finishes and connect for some unknown and unecessary reason. This is lame and Steam needs to get it's stuff together on this asap.

[RedLightning]

I think .. since the last Steam update Valve pushed.. I've had more issues than EVER..

Sad release..

Too bad they do not seem on fixing the issues.

[Hitman82]

I've submitted a ticket, they're aware of the problem and working on it.

[Phil]

Thanks Hitman82

[bowersgreen]

Sorry to continue this discussion but this has to be a pre-determined event by either steam or the game producer.
The logic behind this is fairly simple, i have the same game on 2 computers one connected to the internet and one never connected, this fault developed the same day on both computers, so this is nothing to do with any update for sofware, they both have different AV but again, the computer never connected has not changed in 9 months.
The only reason i can find for both computers developing the same fault is they where programmed to do this on a set date, whatever the reason is i cannot say for certain but the most logical cause is to force you to connect and update periodically. The error may be a simple thing of too many people trying to update at the same time or something else, either way there should never be a reason to force people to connect once the game is installed/verified.

[Hitman82]

bowersgreen の投稿を引用：

Sorry to continue this discussion but this has to be a pre-determined event by either steam or the game producer.
The logic behind this is fairly simple, i have the same game on 2 computers one connected to the internet and one never connected, this fault developed the same day on both computers, so this is nothing to do with any update for sofware, they both have different AV but again, the computer never connected has not changed in 9 months.
The only reason i can find for both computers developing the same fault is they where programmed to do this on a set date, whatever the reason is i cannot say for certain but the most logical cause is to force you to connect and update periodically. The error may be a simple thing of too many people trying to update at the same time or something else, either way there should never be a reason to force people to connect once the game is installed/verified.

My guess is the anti-piracy software in Steam (DRM) is set to expire at a certain date, it then needs an update to work again. This may have been added recently, though not in the most recent patch. It's possible that the DRM expiry was scheduled a while ago in another update and then broke. I don't think it has anything to do with the game producers as the problem is widespread.

Perhaps this is a new "feature" designed to force us to log on to verify our software to reduce piracy, or maybe it was an unintentional "oops". Who knows if they'll tell us, but the summer sale is just around the corner so I'd imagine they'll scramble to get this fixed. I hope. :)

[Seven7]

Steam use PKI-like certificates, few types one expired in weeks, other in month, thrid in year
in Beta Client time to renew certs shortener, you need sync to steam each 2 week at least

[bowersgreen]

HITMAN82 の投稿を引用：

bowersgreen の投稿を引用：

Sorry to continue this discussion but this has to be a pre-determined event by either steam or the game producer.
The logic behind this is fairly simple, i have the same game on 2 computers one connected to the internet and one never connected, this fault developed the same day on both computers, so this is nothing to do with any update for sofware, they both have different AV but again, the computer never connected has not changed in 9 months.
The only reason i can find for both computers developing the same fault is they where programmed to do this on a set date, whatever the reason is i cannot say for certain but the most logical cause is to force you to connect and update periodically. The error may be a simple thing of too many people trying to update at the same time or something else, either way there should never be a reason to force people to connect once the game is installed/verified.

My guess is the anti-piracy software in Steam (DRM) is set to expire at a certain date, it then needs an update to work again. This may have been added recently, though not in the most recent patch. It's possible that the DRM expiry was scheduled a while ago in another update and then broke. I don't think it has anything to do with the game producers as the problem is widespread.

Perhaps this is a new "feature" designed to force us to log on to verify our software to reduce piracy, or maybe it was an unintentional "oops". Who knows if they'll tell us, but the summer sale is just around the corner so I'd imagine they'll scramble to get this fixed. I hope. :)

I totally agree Hitman82, due to the wide range of software companies involved i suspect this is Steam specific problem.

Seven7 の投稿を引用：

Steam use PKI-like certificates, few types one expired in weeks, other in month, thrid in year
in Beta Client time to renew certs shortener, you need sync to steam each 2 week at least

This is a likely scenario Seven7, it would be about a year since i installed this sofware, so a certificate update is a definate possibilty.

[GOVLOG]

Glad it is not just me. I can't run XCOM EU offline now (error code 3). Btw my AV is kaspersky. Sorry for not helping, just relieved it's a known problem now :(

[sara.ulrich.rasmussen]

I'm having the same problem and I've found a workaround that lets me play:

Change the date on the computer to something prior to 15th June 2017.

Whatever the issue is, it has something to do with that date.

[bowersgreen]

egernunge の投稿を引用：

I'm having the same problem and I've found a workaround that lets me play:

Change the date on the computer to something prior to 15th June 2017.

Whatever the issue is, it has something to do with that date.

Thanks Egernunge, that temporary solution that works for you suggests my theory about this being a pre-determined event is correct.

Ok, set my date prior to 16th and works fine in offline mode, a temporary solution that people may want to try until Steam sort the problem out.

[The HopelessGamer™]

The Giving One の投稿を引用：

Problem is, McAfee is garbage, and may have child processes that are not disabled if the parent program is disabled or exclusions made.

To further illustrate this, it does not even like to be uninstalled using normal methods, depending on your version. (has been known to leave behind one or two childs after the parent is uninstalled)

From this post...

http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/135509823657765073/?ctp=3#c135509823664302785

McAfee Product Removal Tool

https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview;jsessionid=mWFvrUrzN1D-DJkK2u2uVu7xu3vzum8Ksl4Nhen2lhc_2yRiU_EP!1801083531!-53234356?articleId=TS101331&_afrLoop=1845365062456321#!%40%40%3F_afrLoop%3D1845365062456321%26articleId%3DTS101331%26centerWidth%3D100%2525%26leftWidth%3D0%2525%26rightWidth%3D0%2525%26showFooter%3Dfalse%26showHeader%3Dfalse%26_adf.ctrl-state%3D146ndytf2b_4

EDIT...

The support page also has other methods to try listed there.....

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

Anti-Virus Applications - Any Anti-Virus program could potentially block Steam and Steam game access, especially when not properly configured for use with Steam. Please make sure that Steam and all Steam games are listed as exceptions in these programs. If the issue persists, please try disabling or temporarily uninstalling the program to test the issue.

Always reboot after uninstalling, then verify the game files as here......

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=2037-QEUH-3335

As the giving one says Mcafee is crap. Its pre installed on store bought pcs, its also alot of the time in installers as addons or extras and crap it installs with what ever your installing.

Get a decent Av like Trend, trend micro, Avg, malwarebytes. Etc.

[EMG]

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