Bonelab Infinite Load & 92.8MB Install Issue – Ultimate Fix Guide

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A Visual Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Manual

Running into the dreaded infinite loading screen or noticing Bonelab shows up as only 92.8MB after an update? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down exactly how to fix it—from quick tips to deep cleans.

⚠️ What’s Causing This?

When Bonelab installs at just 92.8MB, it likely means:

  • 🧱 Corrupted or Interrupted Download
  • 🧹 Leftover Residual Files from previous installs
  • ⚔️ Mod Conflicts with the latest patch
  • 🔄 Steam Cache Glitches
  • 🔒 Firewall or Antivirus Blocking

Let’s fix it step-by-step.

🔧 Step 1: Quick Fixes You Should Always Try First

🔄 Restart Everything

PC VR (SteamVR, Oculus Link):

  • Fully shut down your PC and headset
  • Wait 1 minute, then restart both

Standalone VR (Quest 2/3):

  • Completely power off (not sleep mode)
  • Wait, then turn it back on

🛠️ Verify Game Files on Steam

This often solves missing/corrupt file issues:

  1. Open Steam
  2. Go to Library
  3. Right-click BONELAB > Properties
  4. Go to Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files…

🔍 Ignore “1 file failed to validate” — that’s normal for config files.

🧼 Step 2: Fix Download & Cache Errors

🧹 Clear Steam Download Cache

  1. Open Steam > Settings > Downloads
  2. Click “Clear Download Cache”
  3. Steam will restart — log in again
  4. Repeat file verification from Step 1

🌍 Change Steam Download Region

  1. Go to Steam > Settings > Downloads
  2. Change the Download Region to another nearby server
  3. Restart Steam, then verify game files again

🧨 Step 3: Deep-Clean Reinstall (Manual File Removal)

🚫 Uninstall via Steam

  • Right-click BONELAB > Manage > Uninstall

🗑️ Delete Leftover Files

Default Steam directory:
📂 C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\BONELAB

Or wherever you installed your game library

📁 Delete Save Files / Configs

Enable Hidden Items in File Explorer.
Delete the following folders:

  • C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\LocalLow\Stress Level Zero\BONELAB
  • C:\Users\[YourName]\Documents\My Games\BONELAB

💾 Back up your save folder if you don’t want to lose progress

🔄 Reinstall Bonelab

Head back to your Steam Library and reinstall.
You should now see a full multi-GB download, not just 92.8MB.

🧩 Step 4: Resolve Mod Conflicts

❌ Disable All Mods

Check for these folders:

csharpCopyEdit[SteamLibraryPath]\steamapps\common\BONELAB\UserData\Mods  
[SteamLibraryPath]\steamapps\common\BONELAB\Mods

Also remove these if found:

  • MelonLoader/
  • doorstop_config.ini
  • version.dll

🧪 Test Without Mods

Launch Bonelab with no mods installed

  • ✅ If it works → it was a mod conflict
  • 🧱 If it still fails → continue troubleshooting

➕ Reintroduce Mods Safely

  1. Use updated mods only
  2. Add one mod at a time and test the game

🖥️ Step 5: System-Level Fixes

🎮 Update GPU Drivers

Always select a clean install if available.

🔒 Antivirus / Firewall

Temporarily disable antivirus/firewall

  • If Bonelab now works → add exceptions for:
    • BONELAB.exe
    • Full install folder path

🔐 Don’t forget to re-enable protection afterwards

🛡️ Run as Administrator

  1. Right-click BONELAB.exe
  2. Go to Properties > Compatibility
  3. Check ✅ “Run this program as an administrator”

🪟 Update Windows

Check for pending updates:

🆘 If All Else Fails

🔍 Community Help

📧 Contact Support

Include:

  • Your system specs
  • Full list of what you’ve already tried
  • Screenshots or crash logs if available

✅ Final Tips

You’ve now got every method to fix Bonelab’s infinite load or tiny install glitch. It’s usually a combo of mod conflict + corrupted install + Steam cache.

☕ Take a break, reinstall cleanly, and enjoy your hard-earned Bonelab experience!

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