DayZ stable branch won't update to .44.123800 (from .43)

[Lerchiosi 2]

Couple of days ago, I opted out of experimental after the .45 servers disappeared. After re-downloading the stable branch I could not connect to any servers. With the error message 'Bad version, server rejected connection'

 

Now I've realised the stable branch version downloaded from steam is 43.116251

 

Ive tried opting back in to experimental and then opting out again but version .43 downloads again.

 

Also tried removing DayZ (and all data) from steam and reinstalling (5+ gb's) but I'm still only getting 43.116251 and not the current stable (44.123800)

 

Can anybody help ? I'm assuming something has gone wrong in steam.

[Trigger Hippy 176]

You have DEFINITELY fully closed down and restarted Steam?

[Lerchiosi 2]

Yes, many times. Re-booted also several times.

I removed all DayZ data files from steam and re-installed but still no joy.

 

I'm guessing some kind of file which instructs steam to download a certain version maybe has corrupted ?

Any files safe to delete on steam which may fix this ?

 

One thing I have noticed, is a Steam bootstrapper error which happens once on windows startup. But havent had this problem today .. :/

[SmashT 10907]

Maybe try changing your Steam download region to another?

[byrgesen 1341]

What happens if you verify the game on steam?

[Lerchiosi 2]

After validating it said : '1 file failed to validate, will reacquire'

 

its downloading something <> 500mb, will report back in a min . thanks !

[Lerchiosi 2]

Validating and fix :D worked, thanks very much indeed !