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dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 12:57am

Error Code 80

I am not sure how to fix this and not sure why this happens. I have reinstalled my game and steam over 50 times. I have also reinstalled my OS 3 times and it lets me play once... Then after that its all over no more play. What the heck is wrong?

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dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:00am

Details, please. Which operating system and game are involved?

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dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:04am

Windows 7 and Skyrim

dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:08am

Have you tried searching the Skyrim forum for advice? There are several threads about this topic. One solution suggested:

You may receive Steam error code 80 when you attempt to launch the game. In this situation, the game fails to start. Below are some troubleshooting steps through which you can fix this error.

Uncheck Read-Only files:

Steam error code 80 can appear when certain Steam files are set to read only. To play game without error, you should remove read-only remark of required files as shown below:

1. Close all applications including Steam. (Close its system tray icon too)
2. Navigate to game’s installation directory. Generally, C:\Program Files.
3. Right click on the Steam Folder and select Properties.
4. Uncheck the Read-Only remark.
5. Click Apply | OK.
6. Start Steam again.

dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:12am

I did and still says it.

dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:17am

Originally posted by dread:
I did and still says it.

Please provide the make and model of your graphics card and your driver version number.

dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:24am

Oh and why does the folder recheck Read-only? I hit apply then Ok then i click properties again and its checked after everytime i uncheck.

It has not done this ever before and I have been able to play... Could it be maybe the resolution doesnt work on Low? I set to low because Skyrim lags so hard takes 2 hours to pass the first vid sequence. So do you think Medium settings would stop it from happeneing?

And I believe I use ATI Radeon 3000 version 8.733.0.0

dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:29am

Originally posted by dread:
Oh and why does the folder recheck Read-only? I hit apply then Ok then i click properties again and its checked after everytime i uncheck.

It has not done this ever before and I have been able to play... Could it be maybe the resolution doesnt work on Low? I set to low because Skyrim lags so hard takes 2 hours to pass the first vid sequence. So do you think Medium settings would stop it from happeneing?

And I believe I use ATI Radeon 3000 version 8.733.0.0

That read-only thing might be a red herring.

I'd start with updated video drivers first.

dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:31am

Thats money I dont have. Steam is a rip-off. I think it might be possible to sue for this as the product is no longer usable even with everything set right. Waste of my money and time.

Felix Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:34am

GSharp said you should try updating your graphics DRIVERS (FREE!). He didn't say buy a new graphics card.

Last edited by Felix; Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:34am

dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 1:35am

Originally posted by dread:
Thats money I dont have. Steam is a rip-off. I think it might be possible to sue for this as the product is no longer usable even with everything set right. Waste of my money and time.

There's this place called amd.com. They give away their drivers for FREE! Imagine that. :P

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dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 2:08am

I will just keep reinstalling it over and over just to play since none of you even get what the hell im talkin about when i say I CAN RUN IT AFTER REINSTALL BUT IF I QUIT IT SAYS ERROR 80 PLEASE FREAKIN READ NEXT TIME.

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dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 2:09am

Originally posted by dread:
I will just keep reinstalling it over and over just to play since none of you even get what the hell im talkin about when i say I CAN RUN IT AFTER REINSTALL BUT IF I QUIT IT SAYS ERROR 80 PLEASE FREAKIN READ NEXT TIME.

Wow. People are trying to help you and you get attitude? Really? Good luck with your problem then.

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dread Feb 9, 2013 @ 2:10am

no dude ive stated my problem ur saying hwat everyone else says. IF you seen my error and what happens then maybe youd be confused too but really you didnt fully read the top part. This has nothing to do with graphics/video because it runs after reinstall. I have saif that.

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dirrtymartini Feb 9, 2013 @ 2:19am

Originally posted by dread:
no dude ive stated my problem ur saying hwat everyone else says. IF you seen my error and what happens then maybe youd be confused too but really you didnt fully read the top part. This has nothing to do with graphics/video because it runs after reinstall. I have saif that.

I'm confused trying to decipher your post. You didn't mention a damned thing about reinstalling video drivers. For some bizarre reason, you reinstalled the operating system three times. Then you thought video drivers cost money?!?

The first step to troubleshooting ANY game is to ensure you have updated video drivers. YOU DO NOT HAVE THEM.

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