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Setting up a network share on Linux without causing Steam issues

Setting up a network share on Linux without causing Steam issues

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Amegahoney
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03-05-2023, 12:16 PM
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your fstab entry is correctly set up for mounting the nas drive. the issue you're facing with steam might stem from file system settings or permissions rather than a misconfiguration in the mount command itself. ensure the file system supports CAPS sensitivity (like ext4) and that your user has the necessary access rights. check steam's configuration to confirm it's not treating the mount as a special folder. if problems persist, try mounting manually with a different tool or adjust steam settings accordingly.
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Amegahoney
03-05-2023, 12:16 PM #1

your fstab entry is correctly set up for mounting the nas drive. the issue you're facing with steam might stem from file system settings or permissions rather than a misconfiguration in the mount command itself. ensure the file system supports CAPS sensitivity (like ext4) and that your user has the necessary access rights. check steam's configuration to confirm it's not treating the mount as a special folder. if problems persist, try mounting manually with a different tool or adjust steam settings accordingly.

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SkillZ_Got_Hax
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03-05-2023, 01:58 PM
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I don't have access to your current environment or files. Could you provide more details or confirm the folder names so I can identify their paths? Adjusting a name might help clarify the issue.
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SkillZ_Got_Hax
03-05-2023, 01:58 PM #2

I don't have access to your current environment or files. Could you provide more details or confirm the folder names so I can identify their paths? Adjusting a name might help clarify the issue.

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EnderSponge_
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03-05-2023, 09:27 PM
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the directory contains just one file folder
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EnderSponge_
03-05-2023, 09:27 PM #3

the directory contains just one file folder

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oofgeg
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03-06-2023, 01:21 AM
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Here are some useful images of the files and Steam error you mentioned.
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oofgeg
03-06-2023, 01:21 AM #4

Here are some useful images of the files and Steam error you mentioned.

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Moobrett
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03-06-2023, 05:44 AM
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All set, Sir! Thanks for the confirmation.
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Moobrett
03-06-2023, 05:44 AM #5

All set, Sir! Thanks for the confirmation.

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maxpicudo
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03-06-2023, 01:37 PM
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Do you have two folders for Steam applications? If yes, consider removing the Steam folder you're seeing or deleting any hidden files linked to it.
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maxpicudo
03-06-2023, 01:37 PM #6

Do you have two folders for Steam applications? If yes, consider removing the Steam folder you're seeing or deleting any hidden files linked to it.

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JonaxWTF
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03-06-2023, 06:58 PM
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as you can see from the Ls of the folder there is only one steam folder
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JonaxWTF
03-06-2023, 06:58 PM #7

as you can see from the Ls of the folder there is only one steam folder

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AustinMC_
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03-07-2023, 02:43 PM
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Displays concealed directories or dot files in a directory listing
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AustinMC_
03-07-2023, 02:43 PM #8

Displays concealed directories or dot files in a directory listing

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Ireo
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03-16-2023, 12:11 PM
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Your NAS uses which filesystem? Is it NTFS or a Linux-based one like Btrfs or ext4? Also, are your Steam game libraries installed there?
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Ireo
03-16-2023, 12:11 PM #9

Your NAS uses which filesystem? Is it NTFS or a Linux-based one like Btrfs or ext4? Also, are your Steam game libraries installed there?

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karlerik_1999
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03-16-2023, 12:38 PM
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I ran a detailed directory scan. The output lists all hidden files with their sizes in an easy-to-read format.
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karlerik_1999
03-16-2023, 12:38 PM #10

I ran a detailed directory scan. The output lists all hidden files with their sizes in an easy-to-read format.

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