A problem with reinstalling TF2

HQDefault

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Now, this would be something I'd post in the regular old general steam discussions.

But I did. It didn't help.

So, my problem is, I have a disc write error. Reinstalling doesn't fix such a problem, and verifying the game cache is proving ineffective. I tried backing up my custom content and straight up deleting the tf folder, but it said that it was still being run! I had steam closed, and I even checked the task manager! Could someone please help me out? Please?

Important: I should also mention that once it get's to 100% it says the download has paused
 
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Bunbun

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I had the same problem before, and i just keep re-installing till it actually worked.
 

Kraken

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I also had that problem delete Local game content and reinstall.
 

BigBros

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I had this problem on my tablet. After many failed attempts, I just reset the 64GB hardrive back to factory reset. Worked a jem.
 

HQDefault

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I also had that problem delete Local game content and reinstall.
Umm... let me repeat what I said: Re-installing doesn't work

Does anyone know how to shut off the program that is working with the tf folder so I can delete it?
 

killohurtz

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This may seem obvious, but is Hammer open? TF2 tends to get stuck on updates while that's running.
 

killohurtz

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K, so, restart the computer, then delete the tf folder?

Not necessarily. Restarting may help to fix the problem, but you can kill those compile processes manually from the processes tab of the task manager. They can sometimes linger after Hammer is closed, so it would be worth checking.
 

HQDefault

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Well, the TF folder has been deleted, and the game is installing now.
If it still doesn't work, I'm gonna eat my last meal and jump off a cliff.