Validating Steam files is Stuck or Takes forever

If the Validating Steam cache files process on the Steam client is stuck at 0% or takes forever to complete, follow this guide to fix the issue.

Verify integrity of Game Files : r/Steam

Easy Solutions] How to Fix Steam Download Stuck at 100%? - MiniTool

BF2042: How To Fix Stuck On Validating Loop (Stuck In Steam

BF2042: How To Fix Stuck On Validating Loop (Stuck In Steam

BF2042: How To Fix Stuck On Validating Loop (Stuck In Steam

Support: We Were Here Forever

FIX: Steam Download Stuck at 0 Bytes

Steam OS stuck at Verifying Installation after update [Report

Validating Steam files is Stuck or Takes forever