Remove the Read-Only setting.
You'll see this error if the Steam folder is set to read-only. A read-only status allows Steam to play what's currently installed without being able to install or add new content. To fix this, right-click the Steam folder in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Select "Properties" (Windows) or Get Info (Mac). Make sure "Read-only" isn't checked (Windows) or selected for the user profile (Mac). If you're finding on Windows that the "read-only" status is reverting every time you open Steam, launch it as an administrator.
Run Steam as an administrator.
This allows Steam to access settings that were previously blocked. If you're on Windows, right-click the program icon and select Run as administrator. For Mac users, you'll need to be logged into the computer as an administrator.
Restart Steam.
A simple restart might do the trick. Temporary glitches can prevent the Store from loading properly, so closing it and opening it again can fix the error. To completely close the platform, go to Steam > Exit. Just make sure Steam still isn't running in the background with Activity Monitor or Task Manager, then open Steam again. If this happens whenever Steam auto-starts whenever you turn on your computer, disable that feature so you manually open Steam. If you're using a Steam Deck, you'll need to restart your device instead. Press and hold the Power button for 4(LCD) or 7(OLED) seconds to prompt the restart.
Restart your computer.
Turning it off and back on might work for you. This will also close any programs that may interfere with Steam as long as they don't automatically start when the computer reboots. In the Power menu (in the Start menu for Windows and the Apple menu for Mac), select restart
Delete corrupted files.
Corrupted files can interfere with your normal Steam activity. If you see a game file that's 0kb in size, you know there's corrupted data with that file. Follow these steps to delete the 0kb file and make room for the undamaged data: You will lose any custom mods or custom content doing this. Close Steam and go to your Steam library. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common is the default for Windows, Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common is default for Mac). Look for a game file that's 0kb. Right-click the file and select Delete. Relauch Steam to see if the error is resolved.
Check for interfering programs and apps.
Services meant to protect your computer might be blocking Steam. Anti-virus software, VPNs, P2P Clients and File Sharing software, Firewalls, and security applications are installed on your computer to prevent fraudulent or malicious activity, but these can also prevent your Steam client from accessing the servers and your computer. Check if any of them are preventing Steam from downloading data to your computer, then turn it off or allow Steam to continue working to solve the "disk write error" issue.
Move Steam games to a different drive.
The current drive can have protections or be failing, so a new drive will resolve any issues. Moving games from one drive to another isn't a difficult process! You can move games individually in the "Steamapps" and "User" folders of File Explorer or Finder, or you can use the Storage Manager in Steam to select a location.
Check file integrity.
Any corrupted files in the game will prompt the error message. Go to your Steam library and right-click the game you're getting the error with. Click Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. This process will take a few minutes and any corrupted or missing files will automatically be replaced.
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