Windows 10: ive got an external ssd, i downloaded steam onto it, it wont open, i downloaded a game onto...

ive tried to change the letter, i tried to reformat it, i copied the files over from my normal ssd, tried to open them, and they either dont open, or corrupt themselves

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I found out being able to use a external SSD device to download and then be able to play the new games

hello Jaspreet Singh,

I went to a SSD site that sells the ssd external drives and this is what he typed back to me about being able to download and then play the game from the ssd external drive. He said, Concerning the games, again this depends on the game or game client in question, some may not allow to run from removable storage devices. The game or game client publisher should be able to answer that for you. So Now how do i ask steam or epic games or windows games if i can use a ssd drive to download and then play games from ssd external drive? Or how do i find on each game web site if they allow me to use a ssd external drive?

thanks for any ideas how to find out if i can use the SSD on each game site i go to.

 

Can't Download games in Steam now either

Hi Perus,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

You may face this issue if some Steam file is corrupted or due to third party software conflict. Follow these methods and check if it helps:

Method 1: I would suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the Steam, if you have downloaded files and check if it helps:

To uninstall or change a program:

• Open Programs and Features by pressing
  Windows key + X, clicking Control Panel, clicking
  Programs, and then clicking Programs and Features.
  
• Select a program, and then click
  Uninstall. Some programs include the option to change or repair the program in addition to uninstalling it, but many simply offer the option to uninstall. To change a program, click
  Change or Repair. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  

Method 2: Run the launcher as administrator from the stream games folder.

a) Right click on Steam

b) On context menu, click “Run as Administrator”.

Method 3:

I would suggest you to download the latest graphics card drivers from the manufacturer website. You may also try installing the game in compatibility mode.
Follow these steps to install the game software in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

1. Right-click on the game setup file and click on
‘properties’

2. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

wont download correctly

ive started having issues downloading, it gets to 99.99% each time but ive no idea why it wont finish, nowt dodgy being dl either just drivers and stuff any ideas.*Smile