{"id":1242,"date":"2018-06-06T05:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T05:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2019-01-21T20:29:42","modified_gmt":"2019-01-21T20:29:42","slug":"fix-steam-disk-write-error-win-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-steam-disk-write-error-win-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Steam disk write error on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt&#8217;s an incredible feeling to know you&#8217;ve helped change the world for the better,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">even in a small way. Do something that is greater than you.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;James Fullerton<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many gamers have reported to us and to other forums that while they were installing or updating a game on Steam, they received an error message which suggested that there was the Steam disk write error. Actually, this is what the message states: \u201cAn error occurred while updating {the name of the game}\u201d or \u201cAn error occurred while installing {the name of the game}\u201d This error occurs with many popular Steam games. This error is largely related to the disks installed on your PC and suggests that they may be having some problems. Some of the most common issues relating to your hard disk may arise due to bad sectors, viruses, corruption of system files, the hard disk failure, etc. So, if you are witnessing Steam disk write issues, you will have to solve the problems with the disk drive in your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this error message has been hunting you in your dreams, don\u2019t worry we have the perfect remedy for you. In this article, we are going to show you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to fix the Steam disk write error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We always advise our readers to always back up their important files and folders when trying out solutions. This is to make sure that you are able to recover any of your data if you make a mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start troubleshooting the problems, you need to change some settings in Steam to see if the problem gets fixed. One of the basic things you can do is change the download region. Content on the Steam system is divided into different regions. The client automatically detects your region through your network and sets it as default. Sometimes, servers in some region may be overloaded or may be under repairs and they will be down. Therefore, changing the download region may solve the problem in question. Here is how to change the settings in Steam:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Launch Steam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Steam on the toolbar and select Settings from the drop-down menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Download and navigate to Download Region<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select a region other than your own and restart Steam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now check if the problem has been solved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of Content<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart your PC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delete the OKB file<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove corrupted files in log<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the integrity of Steam game files<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run flushconfig<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the security of Steam folder to full control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable disk write protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update your drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off your antivirus<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Check your firewall<\/li>\n<li>Check and repair the bad sectors of your disk drive<\/li>\n<li>Replace the drive which is failing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 1. Restart your PC<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very basic fix but may come in handy. Restarting your PC will refresh the state of the computer, making it able to start and finish processes quicker. This may be able to solve the issues that happen in your computer due to overload. Reboot your computer and check if it resolves the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 2. Delete the OKB file<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method has proved to be very effective in fixing the Steam disk write error. Use the following steps to do this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Input <\/span><b>%ProgramFiles(x86)% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the search box and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the following location: Steam &gt; Steamapps &gt; common<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Search for any file which is 0KB in size and delete it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Try to download or update your game to see if the problem persists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 3. Remove corrupted files in log<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disk write error which occurs when you are trying to update Steam may also be caused by corrupted files in the Steam log. Use the following steps to delete the corrupted files:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type <\/span><b>%ProgramFiles(x86)% <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the search box and click OK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, navigate to the following location: Steam &gt; logs &gt; content_log<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Search the file for any failed to write errors. You now locate and delete the corrupted file<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Try updating your game again to see if the error has been resolved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 4. Check the integrity of the Steam game files<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have to make sure that your game files are not corrupt. You can do this using the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reboot your computer and open Steam<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Library<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, choose the game that has issues with Steam disk errors and select Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Go to the LOCAL FILES tab and select the Verify integrity of game files button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steam will begin verifying your game files. This may take some time. Also, it is normal for some files to fail the verification process, so don\u2019t be bothered by it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When the process is done, try installing your updates again to make sure that the process was successful\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/249.jpg\" alt=\"Check the integrity of your game files\" width=\"1005\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/249.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/249-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/249-768x455.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 5. Run flushconfig<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can clear your download cache by running flushconfig. This should hopefully solve the Steam disk write error. Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Close down Steam completely (do this by clicking the Steam menu and selecting Exit)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input steam:\/\/flushconfig in the search box and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the next window, you will get a message asking if you want to clear your local download cache. Click OK to confirm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, restart your computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Once your computer is restarted, press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input %ProgramFiles(x86)% in the search box and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This will open the Program Files folder in File Explorer. Open the Steam folder and launch the Steam .exe file<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Try to update your game again to check if the error persists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 6. Set the security of Steam folder to full control<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have the permissions to run Steam, you will definitely encounter the disk write errors. Use the following steps to give your user account full control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Close down Steam completely as shown above<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to Program Files as shown above<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the Program Files folder, right-click on the Steam folder and select Properties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Under the General tab, uncheck the Read-only (Only applies to files in folder) box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Go to the Security tab and click Edit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select your user name under the Group or user names option<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, under the Permissions for Users option, check the for Allow Full control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When you are done, click Apply and OK to confirm the changes you made<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Check to make sure that the error has been resolved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 7. Disable disk write protection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disk write protection prevents users from modifying data on the disk or installing new programs. If you have disk write protection on, it may be the reason you are witnessing the Steam disk write error. You will be able to disable this setting by simply using the diskpart command. Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows logo key + X on your keyboard and select Command Prompt (Admin). This will open Command Prompt as an administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Once in the Command Prompt window, input the following command one by one:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0diskpart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0list disk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0select disk # (# is the number of the drive in which the Steam disk write error is occurring)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0attributes disk clearly readonly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0once you are done, exit from Command prompt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0shut down your PC and re-connect your hard disk drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0check if the error has been resolved<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 8. Update your drivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated or missing drivers may cause you to experience the Steam disk write error. That is why we suggest you to update and download all your drivers to see if the problem will be resolved. There are many ways to update your drivers. Here we will show you the most common methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 1. Download and install\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tool will scan your computer for missing or outdated drivers and install the latest manufacturer-recommended versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/250.jpg\" alt=\"You can back up all your drivers in you case you need to restore them.\" width=\"825\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/250.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/250-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/250-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is very simple to use, and you can download and install all your drivers in just one click. Here is how to download and install it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Follow the link provided above to download the setup file<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to your download folder and double-click the setup file to run it. This will open the Auslogics Driver Updater installer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose your preferred language and select the Click to install and check drivers button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When the installation is completed, it will automatically open the Diagnostics tab in the Auslogics Driver Updater software and begin scanning your PC for missing drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Once this process is done, you will see a list of drivers which need updating on your PC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Update all, and this software will update all your missing drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 2. Download the missing drivers from the manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to know the name and version of the devices installed on your PC to be able to use this method. This is because if you download the wrong driver, your device will malfunction. The drivers are usually found in the support section of the site. Most driver manufactures create software which users need to install on their PC to notify them when a driver needs updating and where they can download the drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 3. Update your drivers via Device Manager<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows logo key + X on your keyboard and select Device Manager from the pop-up menu. This will open the Device Manager dialog box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Here, right-click on the driver you want to update and select Update driver software<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now choose Search automatically for updated driver software in the next window<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will now download and install the best driver for your device<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 9. Disable your antivirus program<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, your antivirus may be the cause of the Steam disk write error. Disabling it for some time may solve your problem temporarily. If this fixes the issue, you may have to change your antivirus. We recommend that you switch to Auslogics Anti-Malware. This tool will augment the security system of your computer while permitting you to play your games without any interference. It schedules regular scans of your system to keep it free from infections. You will be able to surf the internet in a safe and virus-free environment. The virus database of this anti-virus is updated on a regular basis so that it can help defend you against new threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 10. Check your firewall<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, your firewall may be preventing Steam from communicating to its servers. Here is how to let Steam through your firewall:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type firewall in the search menu and select Windows Defender Firewall from the search results<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This will open the Windows Defender Firewall dialog box in Control Panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, click the Change settings button and look for Steam among the list of programs installed on your PC\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2185 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-1.jpg\" alt=\"Locate Steam in the list.\" width=\"906\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-1.jpg 906w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-1-768x537.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Check both the Private and Public boxes for Steam\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-2.jpg\" alt=\"Check Private and Public\" width=\"891\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-2.jpg 891w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-2-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/251-2-768x581.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When you are done, click OK to confirm the changes you made<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 11. Check and repair the bad sectors of your hard drive<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on Start or Home button and select Command Prompt (Admin). This will open Command Prompt as an administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input the following command: chkdsk C: \/f \/r \/x and press Enter\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2187 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/252.jpg\" alt=\"Repair your bad hard drive sectors\" width=\"872\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/252.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/252-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/252-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press Y on your keyboard when you are prompted to schedule the scan for when Windows restarts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will check your disk and fix errors the next time you restart your PC<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hopefully, this will resolve the Steam disk write error<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 12. Replace the drive which is failing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even the chkdsk command is unable to repair the errors or bad sectors on your hard drive. When this happens, your only option is to replace the drive. This is because the failing hard disk drive may be the principal reason you are encountering the Steam disk write error.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that this article has helped you with the Steam disk write error. Share it with others who encounter similar issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We appreciate your ideas and comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are ready to answer any of your questions regarding the above topic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s an incredible feeling to know you&#8217;ve helped change the world for the better, even in a small way. 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