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Cosmic_Shark Nov 29, 2015 @ 5:52pm
Steam Freezes Computer Entirely.
So whenever I download a large game from steam, it will most of the time cause my computer to lock up completely. I have to do a hard restart on my computer to get it working again.

I have some ideas, but no clear answer. From HDD errors, to reinstalling steam. I've tried reinstalling steam, I've reinstalled windows, and my drivers are up to date.
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Doc™ Nov 29, 2015 @ 6:11pm 
A number of people have had this exact same problem, you could try some of the suggestions in this discussion. Best of luck in your future endeavors! :steamhappy:
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/864973760909033650/
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76561198262790173 Nov 29, 2015 @ 6:12pm 
I dont Speak English :(
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Doc™ Nov 29, 2015 @ 6:13pm 
Sorry to hear read** that. :steamsad:
Last edited by Doc™; Nov 29, 2015 @ 6:14pm
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76561198259023373 Nov 29, 2015 @ 8:32pm 
Could be your AntiVirus product or Firewall product causing the problems.

Try uninstalling your AntiVirus first and switching to VIPRE AntiVirus instead (never screws with Steam).
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Possessed Nov 29, 2015 @ 8:33pm 
Кукушечка
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Cosmic_Shark Dec 1, 2015 @ 1:27am 
It was "is" a bad hard drive, after looking at other threads and testing a bunch of stuff. When the disk writes long enough with a game or download it freezes. Thanks though.
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