Disk Write Error

[ezzogjr]

Hi All,

Please let me know if this is in the wrong area.

So, the problem started with the first hotfix after Oddssey was released, I have no idea why but I cannot update / even run Elite anymore. I've been getting Disk write error through steam.

Now I've gone through all the repairs (clear download cache / make sure admin on all folder and read only is off / verify integrity etc), changed which SSD its installed on (both new with over 500gb spare), reinstalled 3 times and so on.

All it does is download all the files and leave it in the steam temp download folder and not transfer them across, so I tried to copy all across but still no joy.

If anyone has any thoughts please could you let me know.

Thanks.


#Edit SOLVED NOW (Antivirus issue blocking)

 

[MickyG1982]

Delete the contents of the temp folder and retry the download.

 

[John Xenir]

Do you have SSD or HDD drive?

Try this article as well:

How to Fix the Steam Disk Write Error

Steam download stopping? Update stuck? The Steam disk write error can stop you from installing or updating a game. We've got 12 ways to fix it.

www.lifewire.com

The disk write error can happen when:

• The drive or Steam folder is write-protected.
• There are defects in the hard drive.
• Your antivirus or firewall blocks Steam from downloading and saving data.
• There are corrupt or outdated files in the Steam directory.

 

[Faykan]

Check your antivirus. Since the first hotfix, my antivirus erase the exe, and always I tried to downoaled it again I got the disk write error. I did an exception and it is working fine now.

 

[Krebsy]

Hi All,

Please let me know if this is in the wrong area.

So, the problem started with the first hotfix after Oddssey was released, I have no idea why but I cannot update / even run Elite anymore. I've been getting Disk write error through steam.

Now I've gone through all the repairs (clear download cache / make sure admin on all folder and read only is off / verify integrity etc), changed which SSD its installed on (both new with over 500gb spare), reinstalled 3 times and so on.

All it does is download all the files and leave it in the steam temp download folder and not transfer them across, so I tried to copy all across but still no joy.

If anyone has any thoughts please could you let me know.

Thanks.

I had similar when updating with it chucking up CRC errors every time I ran the installer. Checked the disks, did all the stuff I could think of until "Stuff it" and slapped in a spare M.2 drive I had purely for the Elite files.

No issues since...

K.

 

[Mako Corrigan]

What Faykan said. Every time i have disk write errors on steam, i just disable my antivirus shields for the duration of the install, and it works like a charm.

 

[ezzogjr]

Hi All,

Solved it!

Thanks for the comments, it was a my AVG in the end I did the exception and disabling with no changes. BUT I completely uninstalled it and put a different one on and it finally was able to finish downloading and installing.

Ta very much

o7

 

[Mako Corrigan]

Hi All,

Solved it!

Thanks for the comments, it was a my AVG in the end I did the exception and disabling with no changes. BUT I completely uninstalled it and put a different one on and it finally was able to finish downloading and installing.

Ta very much

o7

Yeah I use Avast ... AVG is all well and good, but it proved to be more obstructive than Avast has been for me.

 

[Ettanin]

The best antivirus software is common sense. Never open content that is not from a source you do not trust.

And for all kinds of desasters, always have a backup ready.
Never bother without recover.