One of the best things about store fronts like Steam, Epic Games and some of the other popular ones is that they offer some quick and easy tools to fix game errors and launch issues. Having the abilty to quickly and easily verify game files rather than redownloading everything is a massive time saver! However sometimes the verification process can get stuck at random points in the process, usually 0%, 1%, 98% or 99%. If this is happening to you follow the steps below to solve the problem.

Takeaways:

  1. Learn how to fix game verification process frozen at 0, 1, 98, or 99 percent. When the progress bar refuses to move. (Steam, Steam, GOG Galaxy, and Epic Games Launcher, etc.
  2. What causes games to get stuck at during the verification process? And what is the fix?

How to Fix Games Stuck at 0%, 1%, 98%, or 99% During File Verification

This is pretty straightfoward.... Just check to make sure that your Internet is actually working. If there are any connection problems the verification process will usually stop and sometimes fail to restart.

  • Run an internet speed test.
  • Restart your router and modem.
  • Switch to a wired connection if you are using WiFi.
  • Avoid heavy background downloads during verification.
  • Once your connection stabilizes, restart the verification process.

Clear the Cache and Relaunch the Gaming Client

Not a lot of people know this but most store fronts like Steam have a caching system that can sometimes get messed up so clear the cache and try the verification process again. We've listed the process for Steam and Epic below but you can follow a very similar one for all the other stores you might be using.

  • Open Steam.
  • Go to Settings.
  • Select Downloads.
  • Click Clear Download Cache.
  • Confirm and log back in if it asks.

How to Fix Games Stuck at 0%, 1%, 98%, or 99% During File Verification

Clear Cache in Epic Games Launcher

  • Press Win + R and type %localappdata%.
  • Open the Epic Games Launcher folder.
  • Navigate to Saved.
  • Delete folders named webcache.
  • Restart the launcher and attempt verification again.

Repair the Installation Folder (Modders and Cheaters)

If you have been using mods or cheats there's a good chance that something has gone majorly wrong with the intallation folder so you might need to repair the entire folder/dive.

  • Open Steam Settings.
  • Go to Storage.
  • Click the three dot menu next to your installation drive.
  • Select Repair Folder.
  • Wait for the process to complete, then retry verifying the game files.

Change the Download Region

This probably won't do anything significant for anyone but it's an option you can try if nothing else has worked so far.

  • Open Steam Settings.
  • Click Downloads.
  • Select a Download region closer to your location.
  • Restart Steam and retry verification.

Learn how to fix game verification process frozen at 0, 1, 98, or 99 percent

Reinstall the Gaming Client (Steam, Epic, Ubisoft, Rockstar, etc)

If you haven't been able to fix this problem using anything else listed in this guide, you're going to need to clean install the store front that you are using. It's a pain but the only other solution at this point.

  • Uninstall the launcher from your PC.
  • Restart your computer.
  • Download the latest version from the official website or Microsoft Store.
  • Sign in and reinstall the affected game.