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Old 01-12-2007, 01:43 PM
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steam error please help.

when i try and run counter strike from xfire most of the time my steam with login for me automaticly. over the past little while when i try and open it i get an error saying: Steam .exe (main exception) Unable to write to the current steam application folder. please move steam to a folder where you have write privileges.

now i know its stupid to ask what to do when it says right there... but how do i do it lol.

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Old 01-12-2007, 01:45 PM
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right click on your steam folder...set the permissions to read and write. see if that helps
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Old 01-12-2007, 02:16 PM
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alright ill try that thanks craig.
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Old 01-16-2007, 12:01 AM
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I had this same problem and went to the steam site and tried everything they said and it didn't work, so i ended up reinstalling it, which was a bit drastic
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