How to stop Steam continually downloading and installing Mafia 2?
I purchased a physical copy of Mafia 2 DLC edition, registered the game on Steam and used it to install the game. Once I installed the game using both DVDs, it started downloading a 7.3Gb update using Steam.
Once completed it asked to install the game again and when the installation was complete it started downloading the 7.3Gb again.
My internet connection is slow and it takes 2 days to download 7Gb.
I read on internet that other people have had a similar problem but the reported solutions didn't work for me.
Best Answer
I would recommend trying to run the game while steam is in Offline mode. This will allow you to see if the game does actually need to be updated. Also try going to your library and "untick" the box next to your game that allows auto updates for Mafia 2.
This is the only advice or answer I can offer, But Oil is also right I had a similar problem with the new Dota 2 update/download, and had to verify my game files and that worked for me.
I hope this helps.
Best of luck.
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There's also a per-game setting to allow/prevent the downloading of other updates while you're playing. If you'd like to stop Steam from automatically updating a game, select "Only update this game when I launch it" from the game's Library page > Properties > Updates.How do I stop a Steam game from downloading?
Restart Your System When Steam gets stuck while installing, there may not be a serious underlying issue, just temporary glitches in the game or your computer. Restarting your computer and Steam will resolve these basic glitches and prepare your system to complete the installation process.Why is my Steam game stuck at installing?
Sometimes your antivirus software may be the reason for not downloading updates. So disable your antivirus software and try downloading Steam updates to check if the issue persists. If this resolves your problem, you may need to replace your antivirus software or contact the vendor of the software for advice.How to stop Steam from launching when opening non-steam games
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