Windows 10: My steam can't download in a folder without ascii letters.

Discus and support My steam can't download in a folder without ascii letters. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My laptop is ideapad gaming 3.However,my steam can't download in a folder without ASCII letters. I've tried The name :\Steam but it didn't works. It... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Fai_1021, Apr 17, 2021.

  1. Fai_1021 Win User

    My steam can't download in a folder without ascii letters.


    My laptop is ideapad gaming 3.However,my steam can't download in a folder without ASCII letters. I've tried The name :\Steam but it didn't works. It said :you can't name folders with special characters. Can anyone solve my problem please?

    :)
     
    Fai_1021, Apr 17, 2021
    #1

  2. Steam

    Hi Sam,

    There are several reasons why you are unable to play the game that you installed using the Steam Client. It is possible that the app is corrupted or the permission settings are not enabled on your PC. To resolve your concern, we suggest that you reset the
    app.

    This process can help restore corrupted game installation files. Here's how:

    • Press the Windows key on your keyboard, and then click the Settings icon.
    • Select System, and then select Apps & features.
    • Find the game, and then click on Advanced options.
    • Click Reset.
    • Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

    You may visit this
    link
    for the instructions on how to enable app permissions on your PC.

    Make sure that you are using an administrator account to launch the app. If you are still experiencing the same issue, remove the
    ClientRegistry.blob file by following the steps below:

    • Close the Steam Client and go to the Steam root folder or C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam.
    • Look for the ClientRegistry.blob file.
    • Make a copy of the file and change it to a different file name. (for example, copy.ClientRegistry.blog)
    • Delete the original file.
    • Launch the Steam Client and run your game again.

    If the issue persists, you may relocate the Steam Client by performing the steps below:

    • Close the Steam Client app and go to the Steam installation folder.
    • Browse for the installation files that you would like to move.
    • Delete all of the files inside that folder except the SteamApps & Userdata and Steam.exe.
    • You may cut and paste the whole Steam installation folder to a default storage location on your PC.
    • Launch the app again and make sure to log in using your account.

    After signing in, you'll need to change the default installation path for the games that you will install in the future. Here's how:

    • Launch the Steam Client and go to the Settings
      menu.Select Steam Library Folders from the
      Downloads tab.
    • You may create a new path by selecting Add Library Folder. All future installations will go directly to the newly created path.
    • Right-click on the newly created path and make sure that it is set to default.

    If you are still unable to play your games using the Steam Client, we recommend that you contact
    Steam Support directly for additional solutions in fixing the app and its components.

    Should you have any other queries, you can contact us anytime.
     
    Loraine Mon, Apr 17, 2021
    #2
  3. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Apr 17, 2021
    #3
  4. Lugh Win User

    My steam can't download in a folder without ascii letters.

    I have a problem with running steam, can you help me?

    Reason I asked about language is the error message complains about non-ASCII, which suggests language mismatch. I have 2 alternative suggestions:

    1. Look at the folder path where you have Steam installed, I bet there's a Cyrillic character somewhere. Change that so all the path is ASCII characters.

    2. Change the Steam language to Bulgarian. Click here for Instructions.


    Sure, but you've made many changes since. Those, plus ongoing Steam and Windows updates, mean your environment is different now. C'est la vie My steam can't download in a folder without ascii letters. :)
     
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