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Steam update goes backwards [FIXES THAT REALLY WORK]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A very unusual issue occurs while trying todownload updates for Steam,usersreport. It seems that after thedownloadreaches a certain point, it starts going backward, leavingusersunable to complete thedownload.Steambreaks downgames/updates into small 1MB chunks. When anupdateis released,Steamanalyzes files, working out how to build the necessary files from those small chunks.
Fortunately, we came up with a series of fixes that impact other causes.
Why does Steam client updates keep resetting?
1. Check your internet connection
2. Reinstall Steam
3. Clear download cache
4. Allow Steam to run through Windows Firewall and disable antivirus
5. Change the download region in Steam
6. Repair Library folder
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
