Civilization V/ Can't install or play

[Joybo]

OK im about to flip, just bought thirty dollar game civilization v and multiple errors are happening . one of the errors is "missing manifest" while trying to install and "noconnection to content servers" along with the diectx problem where thegame wont even start if i can even reinstall it. can any one help

[bayek]

Right Click on Civ 5 in your game library, and select Properties. Under the "Local Files" tab, click on "Verify Integrity of Game Cache". It should check your files, and if any are missing it will download them.

See if that helps.

[Bearton Jay]

Please exit Steam and go to the folder called C:\Program Files\Steam\ (this is the default location for a Steam installation - if you set a different installation directory, you will need to browse to it).

Delete all of the contents of this folder except:

The Steamapps folder and Steam.exe (If 'exe' is not visible, look for the black and white Steam icon)

Restart your computer.

Then, you will need to launch Steam.exe from within the Steam installation folder, and not from a pre-existing shortcut.

With Steam running, re-test the original issue.

Note: This process will not affect your currently installed games.

If the issue persists, view the following article for further troubleshooting:

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

Please follow all suggestions in this article, even if your network appears to be functioning correctly.

[Joybo]

didnt work any other suggestions

[Bearton Jay]

Please follow these steps to change the region of the content servers you connect to:

Launch Steam and log into your Steam account.

Once the main Steam interface appears, select "Steam" in the upper left, then choose "Settings".

Go to the "Downloads + Cloud" tab.

Under "Download region", select the next closest region to you.

[Joybo]

THANK YOU!!! it works finally... whew thought i wasted $30