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Here's how to Fix invalid platform error when installing New World via Steam on Windows 11/10.

Here are some steps you can take to fix the "invalid platform" error when installing New World via Steam on Windows:

1. **Restart your computer.** This may fix the issue if it is caused by a temporary glitch.
2. **Verify the integrity of the game files.** To do this, open Steam, right-click on New World, and select "Properties." In the "Local Files" tab, click on "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This will scan the game files for any errors and repair them if necessary.
3. **Change the download region in Steam.** To do this, open Steam, click on the "Steam" menu, and select "Settings." In the "Downloads" tab, select a different region from the "Download region" dropdown menu.
4. **Run Steam as an administrator.** To do this, right-click on the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator."
5. **Update your graphics drivers.** To do this, go to the website of your graphics card manufacturer and download the latest drivers for your specific graphics card model.
6. **Contact Amazon Games support.** If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still getting the "invalid platform" error, you can contact Amazon Games support for help.

Here are some additional tips:

* Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for New World.
* Make sure that you have enough free space on your hard drive to install New World.
* If you are using a VPN, try disabling it and see if that fixes the issue.
* If you are still having problems, you can try reinstalling New World.

i. There are a number of things that can cause Steam disk write errors. Some of the most common causes include:

* **A write-protected drive or Steam folder.** If the drive or folder where Steam is installed is write-protected, Steam will not be able to write to it, which can cause errors. To check if a drive or folder is write-protected, right-click on it and select Properties. In the General tab, look for the Read-only checkbox and make sure it is unchecked.
* **A defective hard drive.** If the hard drive where Steam is installed is defective, it may not be able to write to the drive properly, which can cause errors. To check if a hard drive is defective, you can run a diagnostic tool such as SeaTools for DOS or Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic.
* **An antivirus or firewall blocking Steam.** Some antivirus and firewall programs can block Steam from writing to the drive, which can cause errors. To check if your antivirus or firewall is blocking Steam, try disabling it temporarily and see if the errors go away.
* **Corrupt or outdated files in the Steam directory.** If the files in the Steam directory are corrupt or outdated, it can cause errors when Steam tries to write to them. To fix this, you can try verifying the integrity of the game files. To do this, open Steam, right-click on the game you're having trouble with, and select Properties. In the Local Files tab, click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.

If you're still having trouble with Steam disk write errors, you can try the following:

* **Restart your computer.** This may fix the issue if it is caused by a temporary glitch.
* **Update your drivers.** Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your graphics card, sound card, and motherboard.
* **Reinstall Steam.** This will remove any corrupt or outdated files that may be causing the errors.

ii. Here are some steps you can take to fix the "an error occurred while updating" error in Steam:

1. **Restart your computer.** This may fix the issue if it is caused by a temporary glitch.
2. **Verify the integrity of the game files.** To do this, open Steam, right-click on the game you're having trouble with, and select "Properties." In the "Local Files" tab, click on "Verify Integrity of Game Files." This will scan the game files for any errors and repair them if necessary.
3. **Change the download region in Steam.** To do this, open Steam, click on the "Steam" menu, and select "Settings." In the "Downloads" tab, select a different region from the "Download region" dropdown menu.
4. **Run Steam as an administrator.** To do this, right-click on the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator."
5. **Update your graphics drivers.**
6. **Reinstall Steam.**

Here are some additional tips:

* Make sure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the game you're trying to play.
* Make sure that you have enough free space on your hard drive to install the game.
* If you are using a VPN, try disabling it and see if that fixes the issue.
* If you are still having problems, you can try reinstalling the game.

Here are some additional things to consider when trying to fix the "an error occurred while updating" error:

* There may be a problem with your internet connection.
* There may be a problem with Steam's servers.
* There may be a problem with your Steam account.