If you see Failed to add new Steam library folder message, when changing the installation drive on Steam, here's what you need to do to fix the issue.

The remedies listed below should be able to help you get rid of the issue “Failed to add new Steam library folder” when installing a game or creating a new library folder.

If the Steam Library folder is not writable, you can make it writable with the method given here. Multiple solutions have been provided!

If you can't find your Library folder, copy the installation path above into the Finder app's Go to Folder field. Steam's download folder on ChromeOS Steam for ChromeOS is still in beta.

Switch to the Steam Library, and on the left, look for the game whose folder you have transferred to your external disk. Right-click on it and select Manage ->Uninstall.

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Ian Paul/IDG With multiple library folders Steam lets you pick where to install your games on a per-download basis.

Library folders in Steam are being remade as a library manager, which displays a breakdown of what is taking space. (It's work in progress) In console: bEnableNewContentManagement 1 ...