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Steam Manifest Unavailable: Fix it With These 4 Solutions
This error will make Steam almost unusable
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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024
updated onFebruary 23, 2024
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The Steam manifest unavailable error will prevent you from downloading or updating games, but luckily, there are a few ways to fix this error.
Why does the Steam Manifest unavailable error appear?
Issues with your connection are the most common cause, but this issue can appear due to antivirus or firewall settings.
How can I fix the Manifest Unavailable Steam error?
1. Reset internet settings
2. Change the download region
3. Turn off antivirus software
4. Turn off the Windows Defender firewall
Those are a few confirmed fixes for manifest unavailable and missing content manifest errors. In addition to those resolutions, users can also try reinstalling Steam.
Note, however, that the manifest error can be due to Steam server outages. This isn’t the only problem you can face, and many reported thatSteam download is stuck at 100%. Others reported thatSteam download drops to 0.
It’s not just the download, many users claim thatSteam update is stuck, but we tackled that issue in another article.
Please use the comment section listed below for any additional questions or curiosities.
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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