Why do Steam downloads start and stop?
Simple answer? It's usually either your internet having a hiccup or Steam's servers being busy. If it's really bugging you, try pausing and resuming the download, or check your network settings. Helped me more than once!
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Your net's fine, Steam's fine, it's all about disk usage. When a download pauses, it's often because Steam is busy writing data to your hard disk. If you've got a slower HDD, this happens more often. SSDs for the win.
Honestly, people make too big a deal out of this. It happens, just let it run its course or check your internet.
Steam downloads can start and stop for a few reasons! It could be due to your internet connection being a bit wobbly, or Steam's doing some behind-the-scenes work like unpacking previously downloaded files. Sometimes, it's just Steam servers getting overwhelmed with too many gamers downloading stuff at the same time. Patience is a virtue, and usually, things get back on track after a bit!
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