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Verification of the game files (Steam)

Why should I verify my game files?

There are different reasons why you should verify the game files of your Steam games. Often, it is related to a problem with the game or the installation of the game.

During the verification process, it checks if there are any missing, corrupted or outdated files, which can then lead to said problems.

How do I verify the game files?

Proceed as follows:

  1. First select the desired game from the list of your installed games
  2. Now right-click on the game and select “Properties”.
  3. In the new window select the section “Local files”.
  4. Now press the button “Check game files for errors …”.

Steam will then start the verification process. If something is wrong with the installation, Steam will show you a corresponding notice and redownload missing or outdated files or make them available for download.

HintNote that the duration of the verification can vary greatly depending on how large the installation is. The speed of your hard drive also has an influence.

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