Steam最初是为了允许对其游戏进行自动更新而开发的,但随后它被扩展为包括来自其他发行商的游戏。由于其兼容性和大型游戏库(game library),您可以在一个地方轻松管理所有素材、与朋友安排时间,甚至加入志同道合的游戏玩家组。但是,在尝试通过Steam更新某些游戏时,您可能会收到Steam Content File Locked 消息(Steam Content File Locked message)。这非常不方便,而且您不是唯一面临此问题的人。Steam 下载(Steam download) 内容文件(content file)被锁定是一个常见问题,可能会被误解为复杂或复杂的问题。我们为您提供了解决此问题的有用指南。所以,继续阅读!
如何修复在 Windows 10 中锁定的 Steam 内容文件(How to Fix Steam Content File Locked in Windows 10)
有时Steam可能无法将更新的文件复制到您的计算机硬盘上,从而阻止您玩任何游戏的最新版本。权限困难通常是导致此问题的原因。如果您使用适当且合理的方法,您无需投入大量工作 即可解决Steam 下载(Steam download) 内容文件锁定问题。(content file)
请按照下面给出的方法逐步解决上述问题。
方法一:重启电脑(Method 1: Restart PC)
您 PC 上的某些应用程序可能会与Steam或您的游戏发生冲突,从而导致内容文件(content file)被锁定。要关闭不需要的应用程序,请在这种情况下重新启动计算机。重新启动计算机后,重新安装游戏以查看问题是否已解决。
1. 导航到 开始菜单(Start menu)。
2. 现在,选择 电源图标(power icon)。
注意:(Note:) 在Windows 10中,电源图标(Power icon)位于底部。而(Whereas)在Windows 8中,电源图标(Power icon)位于顶部。
3. 会显示几个选项,如 睡眠(Sleep)、 关机(Shut down)和 重启(Restart) 。在这里,单击 重新启动(Restart)。
方法二:以管理员身份运行 Steam(Method 2: Run Steam as Administrator)
Steam可能需要特殊权限才能访问某些文件和目录。最简单的方法是每次以管理员身份运行Steam来修复(Steam)Steam 内容(Steam content)文件锁定问题。
1. 右键单击 Steam.exe文件并选择属性(Properties)。
2. 转到兼容性(Compatibility)选项卡并选中以管理员身份运行此程序(Run this program as an administrator)选项。
3. 最后,单击应用(Apply)>确定(OK)以保存更改。
4.重启steam,验证steam下载内容文件(steam download content file)被锁定的问题是否依然存在。
方法三:重启 Steam (Method 3: Restart Steam )
请按照以下步骤重新启动Steam。
1.通过同时Ctrl + Shift + Esc键(keys)打开任务管理器(Task Manager)。
2. 使用高 内存定位并选择(Memory)不需要的(unwanted) 后台(background) 进程(processes)。
3. 然后,点击 结束任务(End task),如图所示。
4. 现在,重新启动Steam应用程序。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在Windows 10中禁用(Windows 10)Steam 覆盖(Steam Overlay)
方法四:验证游戏文件的完整性(Method 4: Verify Integrity of Game Files)
请(Please)在停用已安装的防病毒软件后按照以下步骤检查游戏文件的完整性:
1. 在您的系统上启动 Steam应用程序并 从顶部 切换到 库选项卡。(Library)
2. 在游戏库(Game Library)下,您将看到所有游戏的列表。找到 您要验证的游戏。(game)右键单击它以打开 Properties,如图所示。
3. 切换到 游戏属性窗口中的本地文件选项卡。(Local files)
4. 在这里,点击 验证游戏文件的完整性 (Verify integrity of game files )按钮,如下图所示。
5. 等待(Wait)Steam验证您的游戏文件 的完整性。
方法五:清除下载缓存(Method 5: Clear Download Cache)
Steam 下载(Steam download)缓存的功能与其他缓存类似。虽然这使得检索存储在缓存中的文件变得更容易和更快,但错误可能会加剧,从而导致更新失败和内容文件锁定警告。
1. 按 Windows 键(Windows key),输入 Steam,然后单击 以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2. 现在,转到 Steam 标签并 从下拉菜单中选择设置。(Settings)请参考下图。
3. 选择 左侧窗格中的下载设置。(Downloads)
4.向下滚动(Scroll)到底部并单击(bottom and click)清除 下载缓存(CLEAR DOWNLOAD CACHE) 按钮。
5.在 清除下载缓存(Clear Download Cache) 确认提示中单击 确定。(OK)
6. 最后,单击 确定(OK) 保存更改。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) Steam 游戏安装在哪里?
方法 6:禁用第三方防病毒软件(如果适用)(Method 6: Disable Third-party Antivirus (If Applicable))
如果您的 PC 上安装了第三方防病毒软件,那么它也可能会阻止Steam 应用程序并导致 Steam 内容文件(Steam app and cause Steam content file)锁定问题。因此,请按照下面列出的步骤禁用第三方防病毒软件。
注意 1: (Note 1: )不建议从您的 PC 上卸载任何防病毒程序,因为它可以保护您的系统免受病毒和威胁。
注意 2:(Note 2:) 我们以 Norton Security Antivirus 的步骤为例。
1. 右键单击系统托盘中的 防病毒程序图标( Antivirus Program icon) ,然后选择 禁用自动防护(Disable Auto-Protect)。
2. 接下来, 在安全请求(Security Request) 页面上选择防病毒软件(Antivirus)将保持禁用 的持续时间(Select the duration) 下拉菜单。
方法 7:移动 Steam 游戏文件(Method 7: Move Steam Game Files)
尝试将Steam 安装和游戏文件(Steam installation and game files)移动到其他位置。完成此操作后,您也许可以解决Steam 下载内容文件(steam download content file)锁定问题。
1. 启动Steam 并点击 LIBRARY 选项卡。
2. 在这里,右键单击已安装的游戏 (Installed Game ),然后单击 属性... (Properties… ),如下图所示。
3. 在新屏幕上,单击LOCAL FILES > Move install folder... ,如图所示。
4.从 选择目标驱动器中选择驱动器(Drive)(例如驱动器G:)(Drive G:),“游戏名称和大小”应移动到(Select the target drive “name & size of game” should be moved to)下拉菜单中。然后,单击移动(Move)。
5. 现在,等待(Wait) 该过程完成。您可以在“移动内容(MOVE CONTENT)” 屏幕中查看进度 。
6. 移动过程完成后,单击关闭(Close),如下所示。
另请阅读:(Also Read: )如何备份 Steam 游戏
方法 8:修复 Steam 库文件夹(Method 8: Repair Steam Library Folders)
1. 启动Steam并在点击屏幕左上角的STEAM后(STEAM)转到(left corner)您的设置。(Settings)
2. 进入“设置”(Settings)后,转到左侧窗格中的“下载”选项。(Downloads)
3. 单击STEAM LIBRARY 文件夹(STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS)按钮。
4. 在这里,选择驱动器并单击(drive and click)三点图标(three dots icon),然后从上下文菜单(context menu)中选择修复文件夹(Repair Folder)。请参考下图。
5. 等待 Steam修复文件夹(Repair Folder)。
6.最后,按照上述步骤修复所有库文件夹后重新启动Steam 。( restart Steam)
方法 9:重置 Windows 套接字(Method 9: Reset Windows Sockets)
Winsock 目录(Winsock catalog)是另一个可能导致Steam 内容(Steam content)文件被锁定的问题。Windows Sockets API,有时也称为Winsock,是一种计算技术标准,用于管理Windows 网络(Windows network)软件应如何访问网络(access network)服务,尤其是TCP/IP。Winsock是一种将Windows TCP/IP client程序连接到TCP/IP protocol栈的协议。要将系统恢复为默认设置,请使用reset 命令(reset command)并按照以下说明进行操作:
1. 单击开始(Start)并键入命令提示符(Command Prompt)。然后,从搜索结果中单击以管理员身份运行。(Run as administrator )
2.在用户帐户控制(User Account Control)确认提示中单击是。(Yes)
3.在命令提示符窗口中输入(Command Prompt window)netsh winsock reset,然后按Enter键。
完成这三个步骤并让Winsock有机会休息后,您可以尝试更新游戏以查看Steam 内容文件(steam content file)锁定问题是否已解决。
方法 10:修复系统文件(Method 10: Repair System Files)
您硬盘上的游戏安装文件可能已损坏或扇区错误。(game installation)有坏扇区的硬盘部分无法访问或运行缓慢。如果您想查看您的硬盘是否有任何损坏的扇区,请进行磁盘检查扫描(Disk Check scan):
1.以管理员身份启动命令提示符(Command Prompt as administrator)。
2. 键入chkdsk C: /f /r /x 命令并按 Enter 键(Enter key)。
3. 如果系统提示您,Chkdsk cannot run...the volume is... in use process,然后,键入 Y 并按 Enter 键(Enter key)。
4. 再次键入命令:sfc /scannow 并按 Enter 键(Enter key) 运行 系统文件检查器(System File Checker) 扫描。
注意:(Note:) 系统扫描将启动,需要几分钟才能完成。同时,您可以继续执行其他活动,但请注意不要意外关闭窗口。
完成扫描后,它将显示以下任一消息:
- Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)
- Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)
- Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件,但无法修复其中一些。(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)
5. 扫描完成后,重新启动(restart) 您的 PC(your PC)。
6. 再次以管理员身份启动命令提示符(Command Prompt as administrator) 并依次执行给定的命令:
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
注意:(Note:) 您必须具有有效的Internet 连接(internet connection)才能正确执行DISM命令。
Steam 是一款出色的 PC游戏平台(gaming platform)。不要(Don)让一些小错误妨碍游戏马拉松比赛——只要(gaming marathon–just)知道如何解决一路上出现的任何问题,你就会没事的。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Steam 不断崩溃的问题
方法 11:重新安装 Steam(Method 11: Reinstall Steam)
如果上述方法均无法解决Steam 内容(Steam content)文件锁定问题,请按照给定步骤重新安装Steam。
1. 首先,进入 Steam 文件夹并右键单击 steamapps 文件夹,然后选择 复制(Copy) 选项。
2. 然后, 将文件夹粘贴到( paste the folder) 其他位置以 创建(create a backup) 已安装游戏的备份。
3. 现在按 Windows 键(Windows key),输入 应用程序和功能(Apps and features),然后单击 打开(Open)。
4. 选择 Steam 并单击突出显示的 卸载 (Uninstall )按钮。
5. 再次点击 卸载(Uninstall) 确认。
6. 在 Steam 卸载( Steam Uninstall) 窗口中,单击 卸载(Uninstall) 以删除 Steam。
7. 然后, 重新启动(restart) 您的 Windows PC。
8. 如图所示,从您的网络浏览器下载最新版本(latest version) 的 Steam 。
9.下载后,双击运行下载的 SteamSetup.exe文件。(SteamSetup.exe)
10. 在 Steam 设置(Steam Setup) 向导中,单击 下一步 (Next )按钮。
11. 使用 浏览... 选项选择(Browse… )目标文件夹(Destination folder)或保留 默认选项(default option)。然后,单击 Install,如下图所示。
12.等待安装完成,点击 完成(Finish),如图。
13.安装Steam后,将 之前制作的steamapps 备份文件夹移动到已安装的(backup folder)Steam文件夹(Steam folder)中。
14. 最后, 重启你的电脑(restart your PC)。
常见问题 (FAQ)(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))
Q1。为什么我的 Steam 下载需要这么长时间才能完成?(Q1. Why is it taking so long for my Steam download to complete?)
答。(Ans. )Steam 库(Steam library)中的游戏和大型游戏过多、下载服务器出现故障(malfunctioning download server)、网络驱动程序过时(obsolete network driver)以及网络连接不可靠都是(unreliable network connection)Steam 下载(Steam download)速度缓慢的原因。
Q2。为什么 Steam 不能下载?(Q2. Why isn’t Steam downloading?)
答。(Ans. )特定地区的服务器可能运行缓慢、过载或遭受硬件故障(hardware breakdown),从而造成下载问题。使用一组不同的内容服务器并临时移动到不同的下载区域(download area)。Download Region > Steam > Settings > Downloads
Q3。解锁内容文件的程序是什么?(Q3. What is the procedure for unlocking a content file?)
答。(Ans. )当您重新启动 PC 时,Steam 应该会重新启动。转到图书馆(LIBRARY) 菜单并右键单击(menu and right-click)给您带来麻烦的游戏。从“属性(Properties)”菜单中选择“本地文件”选项卡。(Local Files)如果您单击验证游戏文件的完整性按钮, Steam(Steam)将在几分钟内验证游戏的完整性。
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我们希望这些信息对您有所帮助,并且您能够修复Steam 内容文件锁定(Steam content file locked)问题。如果您有任何问题、建议,或者您有任何其他方式可以解决 Steam下载内容文件(download content file)锁定问题,请在下面的评论部分(comment section)与我们联系。
Fix Steam Content File Locked Error (2022)
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How to Fix Steam Content File Locked in Windows 10
Sometimes Steam may not be able to copy the updated files to your computer’s hard drive, stopping you from playing the most recent version of any game. Difficulty with permissions is frequently the cause of this issue. You may solve Steam download content file locked problem without putting in a lot of work if you use the appropriate and reasoned approach.
Follow the methods given below step by step to fix the said issue.
Method 1: Restart PC
Some apps on your PC may clash with Steam or your game, causing the content file to be locked. To switch off undesirable apps, restart your computer in this scenario. Once your computer has rebooted, reinstall your game to see if your problem has been resolved.
1. Navigate to the Start menu.
2. Now, select the power icon.
Note: In Windows 10, the Power icon is found at the bottom. Whereas in Windows 8, the Power icon is located at the top.
3. Several options like Sleep, Shut down, and Restart will be displayed. Here, click on Restart.
Method 2: Run Steam as Administrator
Steam may require special rights to access certain files and directories. The simplest way is to run Steam as administrator every time to fix Steam content file locked issue.
1. Right-click on the Steam.exe file and select Properties.
2. Go to the Compatibility tab and check the Run this program as an administrator option.
3. Finally, click on Apply > OK to save changes.
4. Restart Steam and verify if the problem of steam download content file locked still exists or not.
Method 3: Restart Steam
Follow these steps to restart Steam.
1. Open the Task Manager by hitting the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together.
2. Locate and select the unwanted background processes using high Memory.
3. Then, click End task, as shown highlighted.
4. Now, relaunch the Steam app.
Also Read: How to Disable Steam Overlay in Windows 10
Method 4: Verify Integrity of Game Files
Please check the integrity of the game files by following the procedures below after deactivating the installed antivirus:
1. Launch the Steam application on your system and switch to the Library tab from the top.
2. Under Game Library, you will see the list of all your games. Locate the game you wish to verify. Make a right-click on it to open Properties, as shown.
3. Switch to the Local files tab in-game Properties window.
4. Here, click on Verify integrity of game files button, as shown below.
5. Wait for Steam to verify the integrity of your game files.
Method 5: Clear Download Cache
Steam download cache functions similarly to other caches. While this makes it easier and faster to retrieve files stored in the cache, errors can compound, resulting in failed updates and a content file-locked warning.
1. Hit the Windows key, type Steam, and click on Run as administrator.
2. Now, go to the Steam tab and select Settings from the drop-down menu. Refer to the pic below.
3. Select the Downloads settings on the left pane.
4. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the CLEAR DOWNLOAD CACHE button.
5. Click on OK in the Clear Download Cache confirmation prompt.
6. Finally, click on OK to save changes.
Also Read: Where are Steam Games installed?
Method 6: Disable Third-party Antivirus (If Applicable)
If you have third-party antivirus installed on your PC then it also may block the Steam app and cause Steam content file locked issue. So follow the steps listed below to disable third-party antivirus.
Note 1: It is not recommended to uninstall any antivirus program from your PC, since it protects your system from viruses and threats.
Note 2: We have shown the steps for Norton Security Antivirus as an example.
1. Right-click on the Antivirus Program icon from the system tray and select Disable Auto-Protect.
2. Next, Select the duration dropdown menu for which the Antivirus will remain disabled on the Security Request page.
Method 7: Move Steam Game Files
Try moving the Steam installation and game files to a different location. You might be able to resolve the steam download content file locked problem once you’ve done that.
1. Launch Steam and click on the LIBRARY tab.
2. Here, right-click on the Installed Game and click on Properties… as illustrated below.
3. On the new screen, click on LOCAL FILES > Move install folder… as shown.
4. Choose the Drive (e.g. Drive G:) from Select the target drive “name & size of game” should be moved to the drop-down menu. Then, click on Move.
5. Now, Wait for the process to complete. You can check progress in the MOVE CONTENT screen.
6. Once the moving process is completed, click on Close, as highlighted below.
Also Read: How to Backup Steam Games
Method 8: Repair Steam Library Folders
1. Launch Steam and go to your Settings after clicking STEAM in the top left corner of the screen.
2. Once you’re in Settings, go to the Downloads option on the left pane.
3. Click on the STEAM LIBRARY FOLDERS button.
4. Here, select the drive and click on the three dots icon, then choose Repair Folder from the context menu. Refer to the pic below.
5. Wait for Steam to Repair Folder.
6. Finally, restart Steam after repairing all the library folders by following the above steps.
Method 9: Reset Windows Sockets
The Winsock catalog is another problem that might cause Steam content file locked. The Windows Sockets API, sometimes known as Winsock, is a technical standard in computing that governs how Windows network software should access network services, particularly TCP/IP. Winsock is a protocol that connects a Windows TCP/IP client program to the TCP/IP protocol stack. To restore the system to its default settings, use the reset command and follow the instructions below:
1. Click on Start and type Command Prompt. Then, click on Run as administrator from the search results.
2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control confirmation prompt.
3. Type netsh winsock reset in the Command Prompt window, and press the Enter key.
Once you’ve completed the three procedures and given Winsock a chance to rest, you may attempt updating the game to see whether the steam content file locked issue has been resolved.
Method 10: Repair System Files
The game installation files on your hard disc may be corrupted or have faulty sectors. Parts of the hard disc that have bad sectors can’t be accessed or run slowly. If you want to see if your hard disc has any damaged sectors, do a Disk Check scan:
1. Launch Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Type chkdsk C: /f /r /x command and hit Enter key.
3. If you are prompted with a message, Chkdsk cannot run…the volume is… in use process, then, type Y and hit the Enter key.
4. Again, type the command: sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run the System File Checker scan.
Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.
After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:
- Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
- Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
- Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
5. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.
6. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.
Steam is a fantastic gaming platform for PCs. Don’t allow a few little blunders to get in the way of a gaming marathon–just know how to fix any issues that arise along the way, and you’ll be OK.
Also Read: Fix Steam Keeps Crashing
Method 11: Reinstall Steam
If none of the above methods fix Steam content file locked issue then, reinstall Steam by following the given steps.
1. Firstly, go to the Steam folder and right-click on steamapps folder, then select the Copy option.
2. Then, paste the folder in the other location to create a backup of the installed games.
3. Now hit the Windows key, type Apps and features, and click on Open.
4. Select Steam and click on the Uninstall button shown highlighted.
5. Again, click on Uninstall to confirm.
6. In the Steam Uninstall window, click on Uninstall to remove Steam.
7. Then, restart your Windows PC.
8. Download the latest version of Steam from your web browser, as shown.
9. After downloading, run the downloaded SteamSetup.exe file by double-clicking on it.
10. In the Steam Setup wizard, click on the Next button.
11. Choose the Destination folder by using the Browse… option or keep the default option. Then, click on Install, as depicted below.
12. Wait for the installation to be completed and click on Finish, as shown.
13. After installing Steam, move the steamapps backup folder you previously made to the installed Steam folder.
14. Finally, restart your PC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Why is it taking so long for my Steam download to complete?
Ans. Too many games and large titles in the Steam library, a malfunctioning download server, an obsolete network driver, and an unreliable network connection are all reasons for sluggish Steam download speeds.
Q2. Why isn’t Steam downloading?
Ans. Servers in a particular region may be sluggish, overloaded, or suffer from a hardware breakdown, creating download problems. Use a different set of content servers and temporarily move to a different download area. Download Region > Steam > Settings > Downloads
Q3. What is the procedure for unlocking a content file?
Ans. Steam should be relaunched when you restart your PC. Go to the LIBRARY menu and right-click on the game that’s causing you trouble. Select the Local Files tab from the Properties menu. Steam will validate the game’s integrity in a few minutes if you click the verify integrity of game files button.
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