Payday 2 "Disk Write Error" download message

[MarkoTheMonkey5]

I have been trying to download payday 2 for the last couple of days since i bought it but when ever i try to download it keeps saying disk write error after a couple of minutes when it gets about 1GB downloaded i also have 150GB space on my drive so its not storage, i have tried about every single tutorial i have found to fix this and it still keeps on saying it, i have checked that it is not blocked from firewall, my windows security has exemptions on all of the steam files so it is not blocked by that, i have tried to clear download cache, change download region, repair steam library, run steam as administrator, restart my PC about 50 times and done about 3 software and security checks but nothing. I would really love if someone could help me on this because i don't want a game i just bought to not work all because i cant even download it.

Edit:Problem fixed

[Oatmealwhat]

I have the same situation. the download pauses with a Disk Write Error prompt. It happened to me last April 14 when I downloaded RE6 and it usually stops downloading.

Tried the fix by clearing download cache, repair library, restart modem, winsock reset but it does not work.

Then I tried installing a game on an SSD and it doesn't prompt Disk Write Error and the download proceeds very smoothly. I think this is a problem for HDD-based installation for Steam games.

[ReBoot]

Payday 2 is notorious when it comes to unpacking it. Meaning there's LOADS of disk activity when the game gets downloaded/updated. Not just "activity" but "many small writes".

The most likely cause is something on your PC not liking Steam doing heaps of small writes.

Something I've seen other people report is if you let Windows index file contents additionally to file metadata (which is the default setting), this may occur.

Another common cause is background crapware. To rule that out, start your system in safe mode (for obvious reasons with networking) & start downloading the game then. See what happens.

[Nx Machina]

Disk write errors are usually an indication of issues encountered on a hdd.

Follow this article to do a check on the hdd.

https://www.lifewire.com/check-and-fix-hard-drive-errors-3506860

[Oatmealwhat]

Originally posted by Moist Waifu:

I have the same situation. the download pauses with a Disk Write Error prompt. It happened to me last April 14 when I downloaded RE6 and it usually stops downloading.

Tried the fix by clearing download cache, repair library, restart modem, winsock reset but it does not work.

Then I tried installing a game on an SSD and it doesn't prompt Disk Write Error and the download proceeds very smoothly. I think this is a problem for HDD-based installation for Steam games.

hello friend, for an update. I replaced my SATA cable and somehow it's downloading my game for now with no disk write error pauses. i will update you since i'll be re-downloading other games after i finished downloading Yakuza 0.

check your cables and replace them if possible. i will update you later if the "cable fix" really fixed the problem.

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

Disk write errors are usually an indication of issues encountered on a hdd.

Follow this article to do a check on the hdd.

https://www.lifewire.com/check-and-fix-hard-drive-errors-3506860

This does not worked for me when I encountered the disk write error a few weeks ago until now. For the OP, try replacing your SATA cables with new ones.

[Oatmealwhat]

An update:

If you followed the lifewire fix for Disk Write Error and it does not fix the issues, here's what I've done:

1. Scan the storage (HDD or SSD) - Right Click Drive > Properties > Tools > Error Checking
- For SSDs, this process takes around a minute or two. For HDDs, it takes a couple of minutes.
- If the process detected something, then you have a bad hardware.
- If the process does not detect anything, then nothing is wrong with your storage but it doesn't hurt to check it using another software.

2. Download Crystaldiskinfo Standard version. It displays the status of your storage. Check if the status is good, and if it is then there's nothing wrong (possibly). If it's crititical (yellow) or bad (red) then the DISK WRITE ERROR is a hardware issue.

3. Replace SATA cable. This fixed my issue regarding the DISK WRITE ERROR download pause.

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I managed to download 3 games yesterday after I replaced the SATA cable (Yakuza 0, CSGO, Dota 2).

Good luck!

[MarkoTheMonkey5]

Well thank you all for the supportive comments on how to fix it but i tried some of them and it they did not work but i ended up getting a new anti-virus and that cleaned up my system or unblocked some steam files and payday 2 downloaded so my problem is fixed now

[Jerdoo]

Boiz, stop giving bad advice, the fix is very ez pz, just go to Steam Library->Steamapps and delete appmanifest_218620.acf then just resume/retry the dowload.

[Matix129]

Thank you so much! I really could not get payday 2 to work till now, you are a life saver mister my life was so empty without my precious game.

Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Boiz, stop giving bad advice, the fix is very ez pz, just go to Steam Library->Steamapps and delete appmanifest_218620.acf then just resume/retry the dowload.

[Jerdoo]

Originally posted by Puisoru:

Thank you so much! I really could not get payday 2 to work till now, you are a life saver mister my life was so empty without my precious game.

Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Boiz, stop giving bad advice, the fix is very ez pz, just go to Steam Library->Steamapps and delete appmanifest_218620.acf then just resume/retry the dowload.

No problem my friend, i added you so we can both enjoy this game from now on till death will break us apart!

[zulix]

Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Boiz, stop giving bad advice, the fix is very ez pz, just go to Steam Library->Steamapps and delete appmanifest_218620.acf then just resume/retry the dowload.

thank god i found this, only solution that worked, life saver indeed, much appreciated

[Jerdoo]

Originally posted by zulix:

Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Boiz, stop giving bad advice, the fix is very ez pz, just go to Steam Library->Steamapps and delete appmanifest_218620.acf then just resume/retry the dowload.

thank god i found this, only solution that worked, life saver indeed, much appreciated

Wow another soul saved, i am glad i was able to give you guys a good advice finally!!! Spread love and God help us all!!! <3

[Penguin Class 006]

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Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Originally posted by zulix:

thank god i found this, only solution that worked, life saver indeed, much appreciated

Wow another soul saved, i am glad i was able to give you guys a good advice finally!!! Spread love and God help us all!!! <3

Recommend Geforce Now, better than steam on pc but you need steam

[zulix]

Originally posted by Penguin Class 006:

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Originally posted by Jerdoo:

Wow another soul saved, i am glad i was able to give you guys a good advice finally!!! Spread love and God help us all!!! <3

Recommend Geforce Now, better than steam on pc but you need steam

you sound like a bot, why you bot ??