corrupt downloads

[Plutonik]

ill start downloading or updating files and i keep getting error messages saying files are corrupt, or it will download for 5 seconds and then schedule for later but if keep manually pushing to update files it will eventually download everything... if I leave it for longe enough everything will eventuially download.

[The Giving One]

Sorry you still have this problem. If you ever need to reinstall Steam for any reason, them remove and keep in a safe place your steamapps folder. That way, you don't have to reinstall or download all your games again and that can save you lots of hassle.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9609-OBMP-2526

I don't see where you maybe tried safe mode with networking there yet. If you have problematic software still and you have reinstalled Steam even, then the problematic software is still going to be conflicting and causing the problem. I cannot say for sure so please just try booting into safe mode with networking and log into your Steam account there and try to download normally and not in big picture mode.

Use the link I have given above and post a screenshot of all your installed programs if you wish also. Maybe we can see if that is the issue here or part of it.

Is your Windows UAC by any chance giving you prompt warning after you CLOSE Steam ?

[I'm Natchi]

sadly nothing helped me... until today 1 week of suffering... :( i just installed windows 10 we will see if the format i did will help if not i will format everything and reinstall windows

[The Giving One]

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sadly nothing helped me... until today 1 week of suffering... :( i just installed windows 10 we will see if the format i did will help if not i will format everything and reinstall windows

Are you sure all your hardware is compatable with Windows 10 and that drivers exist for ALL of your hardware in that machine ? I would strongly suggest you make sure that drivers exist before upgrading or changing to a totally different OS.

[I'm Natchi]

all my drivers are installed i used driver booster to get them :P

[The Giving One]

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all my drivers are installed i used driver booster to get them :P

Where did you get that software ? Is that the Steam driver booster software that is sold here ?

I personally only ever manually search each manufacturer's website for the specific drivers for all my hardware. If you are only using this software to update your drivers, that could be suspect to your original problem, in my opinion that is.

If you wish, you could now post all of your hardware here exactly as in motherboard, CPU, GPU, etc...etc. And we can maybe search manually for drivers and Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit ?)

Although, that may be going a bit off topic here for this thread and being not respectful of the OP.

[I'm Natchi]

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all my drivers are installed i used driver booster to get them :P

Where did you get that software ? Is that the Steam driver booster software that is sold here ?

I personally only ever manually search each manufacturer's website for the specific drivers for all my hardware. If you are only using this software to update your drivers, that could be suspect to your original problem, in my opinion that is.

If you wish, you could now post all of your hardware here exactly as in motherboard, CPU, GPU, etc...etc. And we can maybe search manually for drivers and Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit ?)

Although, that may be going a bit off topic here for this thread and being not respectful of the OP.

i added you i hope you will accpet it well my problem started when i had the windows 7 i used the same software to get my drivers it worked fine for months but suddenly it all changed my laptop is dell its kinda hard to find drivers on their website because its old ;(

[The Giving One]

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its kinda hard to find drivers on their website because its old ;(

Well, then that is certainly a red flag right there, especially considering you mentioned going to Windows 10 perhaps. If the computer is indeed old, then the chances increase greatly that Windows 10 will not be supported on it. I am only assuming this, since you did not post the information that was requested, you see.

I think it maybe would be better if you make a thread about this so we don't hijack this one from the OP, you see. Your issue is starting to sound hardware related, so maybe it is off topic from the "corrupt download" issue specifically realted to software.

I guess we can continue here but I hope the mods will not mind. If OP posts back for more help though, we will need to stay on topic with his problem, you see.

So post your EXACT model info on that computer and the info that was requested, please. We can try to look for drivers.

[I'm Natchi]

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its kinda hard to find drivers on their website because its old ;(

Well, then that is certainly a red flag right there, especially considering you mentioned going to Windows 10 perhaps. If the computer is indeed old, then the chances increase greatly that Windows 10 will not be supported on it. I am only assuming this, since you did not post the information that was requested, you see.

I think it maybe would be better if you make a thread about this so we don't hijack this one from the OP, you see. Your issue is starting to sound hardware related, so maybe it is off topic from the "corrupt download" issue specifically realted to software.

I guess we can continue here but I hope the mods will not mind. If OP posts back for more help though, we will need to stay on topic with his problem, you see.

So post your EXACT model info on that computer and the info that was requested, please. We can try to look for drivers.

how do i get you the exact information about my hardware ?

[The Giving One]

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how do i get you the exact information about my hardware ?

If it is an OEM Dell as you said, then the model should be right on the computer (back, front, etc.) Model and model number EXACTLY, please.

If you have upgraded some of the hardware, then I am assuming you would know what hardware you have installed and can post the info.

Otherwise, use the interent to help you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+I+identify+the+hardware+in+my+computer&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

There is alot of software that is available to use that identifies your hardware also. Use those as you wish.

[I'm Natchi]

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how do i get you the exact information about my hardware ?

If it is an OEM Dell as you said, then the model should be right on the computer (back, front, etc.) Model and model number EXACTLY, please.

If you have upgraded some of the hardware, then I am assuming you would know what hardware you have installed and can post the info.

Otherwise, use the interent to help you.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+I+identify+the+hardware+in+my+computer&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

There is alot of software that is available to use that identifies your hardware also. Use those as you wish.

i did the msinfo32 thing and i got those if you need anything more ill be here



OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.10240 Build 10240
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Inspiron N5040
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU P6200 @ 2.13GHz, 2128 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. A05, 5/30/2012
Name High Definition Audio Device
Manufacturer Microsoft
Name Intel(R) HD Graphics
Adapter Type Intel(R) HD Graphics (Pentium), Intel Corporation compatible
Adapter Description Intel(R) HD Graphics
Adapter RAM 731.35 MB (766,873,600 bytes)
Driver Version 8.15.10.2900
Resolution 1366 x 768 x 40 hertz
Product Type Dell Wireless 1701 802.11b/g/n
Product Type Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller

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OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
System Model Inspiron N5040

I don't see that exact model on the Dell website, as I see the Inspiron 15 N5040 instead. Hope that is what you actually have there. That should be visible on the outside of the laptop.
If you do in fact have this exact model.....

As soon as I saw this, I was pretty sure I remember that same model from another thread just as W10 came out and that other user was getting a BSOD error in his case. (blue screen of death)

So I recognized your model right off the bat. It is right there on the front of the Dell support page...

"Product not tested for Windows 10 upgrade"

"Dell is not testing or developing Windows 10 drivers for this product. If you choose to upgrade, some features, applications, and connected devices may not work as expected."

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/product/inspiron-15-intel-n5040/drivers

So no drivers means that your hardware will not work with Windows 10, and in fact, you could get a BSOD error also if you install that OS.

You cannot install just any OS on just any computer, you see. Drivers have to exist. Many that upgrade have made this same mistake. I suggest you format and reinstall the original OS or the latest one that has driver support from Dell only, as I only suggest ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ drivers from the manufacturer always.

So you see, that is why I originally asked you that in post number 18 about drivers. You almost surely cannot use W7 or W8 drivers for W10, you see.

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Are you sure all your hardware is compatable with Windows 10 and that drivers exist for ALL of your hardware in that machine ? I would strongly suggest you make sure that drivers exist before upgrading or changing to a totally different OS.

Sometimes there are exceptions. For example, many Vista drivers would work on Windows 7 and sometimes visa versa. But the older the PC, the more likely this is not going to be the case with a newer OS.

EDIT..Here it is..I actually found it. Not exactly your model, but it is an Inspiron.

http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/537405286644888114/#c537405286647543654