Why do my Steam downloads keep pausing?
Steam downloads might keep pausing for a few reasons. One common culprit is a shaky internet connection; Steam tends to pause downloads if your net is flaky to prevent corrupting the download. Another reason could be Steam server issues - sometimes the servers get overloaded and that messes with your download. Also, check your Steam settings to make sure you don't have any bandwidth limits set or downloads scheduled for off-peak hours.
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Check if Steam is set to auto-update games while you're playing another game. Steam might pause downloads to allocate resources to the game you're playing. You can change this in Steam's settings under 'Downloads' > 'Download Restrictions'.
It's your internet, not Steam. I've been using Steam for years and whenever downloads pause, it's because my internet decided to take a quick nap.
Simple answer? Your internet is probably dropping out. Happened to me all the time until I upgraded my router.
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