an error occurred while updating Counter Strike Global Offensive (corrupt update files)

[M σxy.]

Hello!
I just purchased Counter Strike: Global Offensive today. However when the download reaches 100% and completes, an update is required. I get the message
"an error occurred while updating counter strike global offensive (corrupt update files)"
I reinstalled the game 4 times. Verified game files. Reinstalled steam. Nothing works at all.
PLEASE help me. All replies are greatly appreciated.

[WhereIsBusmin]

There is a suggested (and reportedly working) fix here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/864976115682663419/#p2

[Matty]

This was happening to me, no other fixes worked; I turned off auto-updates and suddenly it starts working again. No idea why, but worth a try.

[CarltoN.]

just thought people should know i fixed this error with one of the following solutions (reinstalling the game completely and deleting any leftover files did not work on its own)

- uninstalling avast antivirus
- ensuring full permissions were allowed for editing of the /csgo directory
- deleting the appcache folder in program files/steam
- running steam as administrator and ..
- reinstalling the game after all of the above

i have a feeling there may have been some interference on the part of the anti-virus here so if you have an anti-virus, specifically avast, try uninstalling that for the duration of the game update and then reinstalling it afterwards if it fixes the problem.

[HeroUnder]

I was able to fix this issue by changing the Counter Strike Global offensive folder from read only to an unchecked box. Than I changed it from auto update to update on launch which I believe is which what stopped it from doing a useless loop allowed the game to finish and it to update. I tried everything else before this. I hope it works for everyone else!

[Obama]

http://steamcommunity.com/app/730/discussions/0/620696522083701511/

i fixed it

[Obama]

spread the word plzzzz

[Faptain Hook]

This is the lords way of telling you to stay away. If the good lord would have gave me an error while installing tf2 i would not have emptied my wallet and logged over 1000 hours.

[Hammy]

I had to do a windows memory diagnostic to find that one of my RAM sticks was corrupt. All I did was remove one of them (of two) and ran the diagnostic again to find no issues. I must have tried to re-install CS:GO 5 times before that with no avail, as soon as I removed the faulty RAM it worked right away.

Hope this helps!

Windows Memory Diagnostic tool worked fine for me, I run Windows 8.1 64-bit. I've heard that http://www.memtest86.com/ works well for other OS.

[JayzuzKristus]

I had this problem for the last day or so and the issue is steam and their delivery network sending you corrupt data, How or why I don't know.

To resolve this issue you'll need to be patient but I'm sure it will work - none of the other fixes worked for me.

I'm not sure which part of this works but there's no harm in doing both:

1) Download the game until it fails or pauses (corrupt update file/corrupt download/or simply stops)

2) Goto Steam -> Settings -> Downloads -> Download Region

Change the Download region to something else (anything just a new location/new server)

3) Force steam to continue downloading/installing/updating by either attempting to launch the game (this should bring up the 'Ready to launch in xxxx' timer) --- Or right click on the game you're having issues with and select Manage download and click the Resume/Update/Queue or whatever to force it along.


From now on each time Steam fails to update/install change the download region and reforce steam to download/install/update as above eventually it will complete and continue as normal.

Goodluck

[kiki]

Originally posted by dezje ^_\\:

just thought people should know i fixed this error with one of the following solutions (reinstalling the game completely and deleting any leftover files did not work on its own)

- uninstalling avast antivirus
- ensuring full permissions were allowed for editing of the /csgo directory
- deleting the appcache folder in program files/steam
- running steam as administrator and ..
- reinstalling the game after all of the above

i have a feeling there may have been some interference on the part of the anti-virus here so if you have an anti-virus, specifically avast, try uninstalling that for the duration of the game update and then reinstalling it afterwards if it fixes the problem.

did i need to unistal steam and csgo?

[CANCER V2]

I was having this error halfway through the update, tried using my other internet and the download went through (it worked), it might work for you?

[Lu]

YOU'LL NEED A LAN CABLE FOR THIS FIX.
- Disconnect your pc from the wireless network.
- Plug in the lan cable.
- Let it update bruv or sis.

I hope this helped =P

[jå]

Originally posted by Matty:

This was happening to me, no other fixes worked; I turned off auto-updates and suddenly it starts working again. No idea why, but worth a try.

Where do u turn auto-updates off?

[delbeloliver]

I have the same problem, I sent a ticket to Steam Support, but they dont give a damn about it.
I tried nearly everything. Maybe changing the folder from read-only could help, but i cant uncheck the box, i mean i can do it, but when i open the little window again it says "read only". I feel like i've threw my money out of the window.

[SILVESTERE ISTALOUNE]

GUYS PLEASE READ - IT'S A SOLUTION YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.

Download the game and if get error of corrupted files, do this:

1. Go to your downloading folder (Steam / SteamApps / Downloading)
2. open the folder called 730
3. folder directx_installer - execute the setup. (it's gonna take a while)
4. Copy the content of folder 730 and paste to Steam / SteamApps / Common / Counter Strike Global Offensive folder (if not have this folder with this name, create a new one)
4. Your installation of directx must be already be done at this point, so you can now start your game from steam normally, directx will install again, wait.
5. If you want to, restart your computer before start the game.

I grab this info from users on this and others topics and mixed.

Thanks to http://steamcommunity.com/id/TehGreatBrownie and sorry about my poor english :)