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My Steam Download Keeps Dropping to 0 on Steam: 8 Tested Fixes

Be sure to clear your cache if steam download keeps dropping to 0

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Updated onJuly 10, 2024

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SomeSteamusers reported experiencing an issue regarding game/update downloads suddenly dropping to 0 bytes. Sometimes it is better just to be patient and wait for the download to resume.

The most common cause for this issue is a problem with your internet connection so try checking the settings and restart your router. Then, check theunofficial Steam status webpageto check if their servers are down. You can also check theofficial sourceas well.

What can I do if the Steam download speed drops to 0?

1. Check the Internet connection

Sometimes it’s just a problem with the router or a cable so start by checking all the network components first.

2. Reset your router/modem

3. Try using a wired connection (LAN) instead of Wi-Fi

Keep in mind that an Ethernet connection is much more secure than a Wi-Fi connection.

While data on a Wi-Fi network travels through the air and can be more easily intercepted, you can access the data on an Ethernet network only by physically attaching a device to the network.

You can also try to pause the download and resume it after a couple of seconds.

If none of the above solutions worked for you, we have some more options you can try.

4. Clear download cache

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5. Disable the Automatically detect settings option

Some users reported that after disabling the Automatically detect settings, the download in Steam started working just fine so follow the steps above to do just that.

6. Flush the Steam config and DNS

Flushing the Steam config and DNS can fix this download problem quickly so make sure to run the steps above to do the trick.

7. Disable the Diagnostics Tracking Service

We know it may seem a bit unusual but disabling the DiagTrack service worked for some users so make sure you perform de easy steps above to get it done.

8. Disable the Internet Flow Control of your Ethernet

How can I prioritize Steam Downloads?

Many players are wondering how they can prioritize Steam Downloads according to their own needs.

Well, if it’s happening to be in the same boat, keep in mind that the process is pretty simple, so do not worry if you’re a beginner!

If the Steam download always goes to 0 bytes, at least one of our solutions will help you solve it. The download can also be affected by theSteam manifest unavailableerror, so make sure you fix it.

The Steam download 0 bytes error is not the only one that you encounter on this app. To discover the most popular Steam download-related issues, make sure you check the list below.

In case you found this article helpful, leave a comment in the dedicated section below.

My Steam Download Keeps Dropping to 0 on Steam: 8 Tested Fixes#

What can I do if the Steam download speed drops to 0?#

1. Check the Internet connection#

2. Reset your router/modem#

3. Try using a wired connection (LAN) instead of Wi-Fi#

4. Clear download cache#

5. Disable the Automatically detect settings option#

6. Flush the Steam config and DNS#

7. Disable the Diagnostics Tracking Service#

8. Disable the Internet Flow Control of your Ethernet#

How can I prioritize Steam Downloads?#