Why does steam say borrow?

If it shows "Borrow" that means the game is installed but belongs to another user. So Family Share between your accounts is not working currently. Are you sure you set it up correctly? The other account logged into your pc with their account and then activated your account for Family Share in the Steam client settings?

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2024-01-05 05:36:02

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How do i move dlc on steam?
If you want to install the DLC to a different drive, you can configure the drive as a game location, move the base game over, tell Steam where the new location is, and then download the DLC. That will solve the problem.
2024-02-18 10:05:51

How many times can you borrow on steam?
A Steam library can only be used by one user at a time to play one game at a time. The same is true if that library is being accessed by another user via Family Sharing. A Steam account may authorize Family Library Sharing on up to 5 accounts and on up to 10 devices in a 90 day period.
2024-02-13 19:16:32

Why is steam blocking my purchases?
Why is Steam blocking my purchases? If your previous payment method is blocked, limited, or the details are out of date, the transaction may not go through. This is especially true if you're using a payment method that doesn't match your name or nationality on Steam.
2024-01-11 11:53:20

Is there crossplay for epic games and steam?
Specifically: All Steam and Epic Games Store sessions must be listed together. An Epic Games Store player can join a Steam or Epic Games Store session listed in the multiplayer menu. A Steam player can join a Steam or Epic Games Store session listed in the multiplayer menu.
2023-09-03 04:34:10

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