Fix Failed to Add New Steam Library Folder [Tutorial]
14Fix Failed to Add New Steam Library Folder [Tutorial]
If you don’t already know, the Steam game library is Steam’s software management interface. It is provided to users upon installation of Steam, hosting all software owned by you, as well as games included via Family Sharing.
The Steam manufacturers updated this feature. The new Steam library makes it quick and easy to explore, sort, hide and feature your games.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
ailed to add new steam library
failed to add new steam library folder
failed to add new steam library folder must be writable
failed to add new steam library folder must be empty
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ailed to add new steam library configuration
When you try to install a game via Steam client on the default Steam library or a new Steam library on a new drive, Steam prompts the error “Failed to add new steam library folder” and the installation process couldn’t proceed.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Apple's macOS (MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Mini) , Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.