Whenever i start a game, It always install redist files

[Sena星南]

Opening the game always peform the "First time setup"
How can i fix this?

[ReBoot]

Is it only one game?
Anyway, the most common way is to remove the VDF install script from the game directory.

[Sena星南]

Escrito originalmente por ReBoot:

Is it only one game?
Anyway, the most common way is to remove the VDF install script from the game directory.

All of the games i have. And what is the file name of the VDF?

[ReBoot]

If it's all games, you have deeper problems. Do you actually allow the installation or do you cancel it? Does it run at least once?
If yes, it is kinda safe to delete the files. The names are something like installscript.vdf

[Sena星南]

I think its the time my windows broke. Removing every registry i have even the license of windows. After that, this happened. Anyways, i'll try removing the installscript.vdf. It might work. Thank you

[ReBoot]

Escrito originalmente por Верный:

I think its the time my windows broke. Removing every registry i have even the license of windows

In English: "I fooled around with the registry and since then, my system has problems". Did I understand you right? If yes, you should repair your system anyway.

[Sena星南]

Nope, i didnt mess up with my registry. All hell broke lose after my HDD showed "Disk read error" then Everything got broke. Damn this WD HDD. Anyways. The Installscript.vdf fixed it. Thank you for the solution.

[ReBoot]

Ok, so your hard disk is dying. Replace it ASAP, otherwise you'll have bigger problems than games.

[Black Blade]

Did you try to active steam as administrator?

[crunchyfrog]

Escrito originalmente por Black Blade:

Did you try to active steam as administrator?

I don't think this is relevant, Black Blade.

It seems pretty clear he's got a disc failure starting up.

OP, I'd recommend you do two things to make sure.
(1) Check the manufacturer of your hard drive's website. There should be an in-depth diagnostic checker (better than a generic one) that should give you a clear indication of the state of your drive.
(2) IMMEDIATELY backup any data you don't want to lose - the problem is ONLY going to get worse.


If you need to backup game saves, I recommend saving you a lot of trouble hunting down where they are by simply installling GameSaveManager and letting that do the job for you.

[muckymucks]

Your HDD is on the verge of dying. Save all your stuff.