Getting "corrupt disk" and "disk write error" when downloading/updating large games due to HDD failing

[filip j #1 fan]

I have a very old laptop that was one of the best when it released (10+ years) but my hard drive is currently failing.

I have already backed it up, and there is no important data for me to lose anyway.

I just want to know how to download steam games without getting the error (or if it is even possible)


(as of right now i have my newer pc in the repair shop getting a few components upgraded + repaired)

[filip j #1 fan]

also when the corrupt disk error comes up my hdd makes weird stuttering noises but only then

(its basically like when the download is 70-80% done)

[RPG Gamer Man]

Originally posted by filip j #1 fan:

I have a very old laptop that was one of the best when it released (10+ years) but my hard drive is currently failing.

I have already backed it up, and there is no important data for me to lose anyway.

I just want to know how to download steam games without getting the error (or if it is even possible)


(as of right now i have my newer pc in the repair shop getting a few components upgraded + repaired)

Not with a failing HDD. HDD's only last 5 years. I suggest to buy a SDD to replace it if you can.

[Lithurge]

You could try using chkdsk to mark bad sectors as unusable, but the reality is if it's failing your just going to end up with more and more of them.

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Originally posted by RPG Gamer Man:

Not with a failing HDD. HDD's only last 5 years. I suggest to buy a SDD to replace it if you can.

I have several HDD's that are 9 years old and one that is 18 years old, all are Western Digital. Nevertheless, the SSD, especially M.2 NVMe, is far faster than the HDD.

The SSD is only good if you limit writes, the HDD is only good when needing heavy budget storage, although, the HDD has no limitations on writes only on it's mechanical components wear-and-tear which makes an HDD far more superior for archiving data and long-term nonoperating storage solutions as SSD's loss data over time when not trickle powered. The HDD can sit on a shelf for over 20 years and never lose data unless damaged physically.

The SSD also will not lose data if you at least power it up once-in-a-while, my personal favorite is hot-swapping SATA data storage drives via SSD but I cannot wait until proper M.2 hot-swapping solutions which will be outrageous if they can keep them cool.

[filip j #1 fan]

Originally posted by RPG Gamer Man:

Originally posted by filip j #1 fan:

I have a very old laptop that was one of the best when it released (10+ years) but my hard drive is currently failing.

I have already backed it up, and there is no important data for me to lose anyway.

I just want to know how to download steam games without getting the error (or if it is even possible)


(as of right now i have my newer pc in the repair shop getting a few components upgraded + repaired)

Not with a failing HDD. HDD's only last 5 years. I suggest to buy a SDD to replace it if you can.

i dont think you understand, im going to throw this laptop away and salvage what i can after i get my pc fixed
there's no point putting anything into it

[filip j #1 fan]

Originally posted by filip j #1 fan:

Originally posted by RPG Gamer Man:

Not with a failing HDD. HDD's only last 5 years. I suggest to buy a SDD to replace it if you can.

i dont think you understand, im going to throw this laptop away and salvage what i can after i get my pc fixed
there's no point putting anything into it

as in this i mean that i have no plans to fix the laptop and am only pushing it as far as possible, damage does not matter anymore