If you are stuck in a loop where you verify the files, Steam downloads 2 files, you play the game, and then you have to verify again later, the problem is almost certainly your .
You must go into your Antivirus settings and add an Exclusion (or Exception) for your Steam Library folder. 2 files failed to validate and will be reacquired
But the notification didn't disappear.
The file was copying itself. Destination: a path that didn't exist. If you are stuck in a loop where
Here is a deep dive into why this happens, what those "2 files" actually are, and how to actually fix it for good. The file was copying itself
For many users, this specific error is the gaming equivalent of a check engine light that turns on, turns off, and turns back on again. If you are stuck in a loop where you verify the game, get this message, and then get the same message again ten minutes later, this guide is for you.