Black Ops: I'm being forced to install Steam!!

[shufty84]

There is a way to install a game that requires steam from a retail disc
1. launch steam
2. quit steam
3. Windows Key+R (or go to start > run) and type in "C:\program files\steam\steam.exe -install X:" without the " " and where X: is the drive with your game disc in.
It should start installing from DVD.
tis all well documented here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...5357-FSQM-0382

[Macman]

There is a way to install a game that requires steam from a retail disc
1. launch steam
2. quit steam
3. Windows Key+R (or go to start > run) and type in "C:\program files\steam\steam.exe -install X:" without the " " and where X: is the drive with your game disc in.
It should start installing from DVD.
tis all well documented here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...5357-FSQM-0382

Every time I've installed something that requires Steam, I always asked for it to run from CD, and was installed in matter of minutes, and only then d/l'd the updates from Steam.

[Zak33]

Jessie

I shant remind you of the times at LAN's etc you've been ranting about not getting Hyperlobby to find the Steam IL-2.exe to start the games... though I do see your point...Jessie is a nice name. I shall adopt it.

[Zak33]

There is a way to install a game that requires steam from a retail disc
1. launch steam
2. quit steam
3. Windows Key+R (or go to start > run) and type in "C:\program files\steam\steam.exe -install X:" without the " " and where X: is the drive with your game disc in.
It should start installing from DVD.
tis all well documented here: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...5357-FSQM-0382

yeah., I saw that.. problem is you need Steam installed to do that... I didn't have steam.... I've avoided it for years.

[Zak33]

Every time I've installed something that requires Steam, I always asked for it to run from CD, and was installed in matter of minutes, and only then d/l'd the updates from Steam.

I like to download the updates from the website and install them myself, when I choose.. and I archive them for future re installs.

[Zak33]

right... enough whining. ... like a big Jessie

I shall move forward and become a STEAMER,.....

(Thing is though... it took over 5 hours to install a game and I ran out of time and am working again now.... so my window of game play has gone for a burton... and I now have to wait until I have spare time again.)

[Tumble]

I kinda like STEAM.. I was dubious when it started up, but like someone else hasd said - there's no farting about looking for patches etc because it's all kept up to date for you.

I think, also that Hex has spawned a new adjective in here - CODBLOPS as in "what a load of..."

[Barry]

I like to download the updates from the website and install them myself, when I choose.. and I archive them for future re installs.

With steam you can back up the game including patches and restore backups with a few clicks, it even gives you the option as to what size you want the backup file to be, there is no faster or easier way to backup/reinstall/copy/install to multiple pcs.

[[GSV]Trig]

I shant remind you of the times at LAN's etc you've been ranting about not getting Hyperlobby to find the Steam IL-2.exe to start the games... though I do see your point...Jessie is a nice name. I shall adopt it.

smart arse..

It was actually the steam version not setting HL to busy when I was in game, and was fixed with an upto date version of HL(same one that fixed the buttons not working in vista/7)...

[[GSV]Trig]

I agree Tumb, when Steam first came out people still had crap connections, but since speeds have gone up Steams entire point (imho) has come thru, leave it running in the background and it downloads updates etc while you check the forums before you game..

Hmmm, possibly should of resized that image, although its size does make my point in a subtle way..

[azrael316]

I agree in a lot of ways about buying the retail version and stil having to download stuff from Steam.

But, I can also see the massive advantages of Steam too. No searching for patches to play with mates who might just happen to have a patch or two ahead of you is one of the massive bonuses, if your both on Steam you are going to be playing the same version.

Think about how much of a poain in the rear end Battlefield 2 was before it got onto steam. lol.

[Zak33]

I HAVE FOUND A GOOD THING ABOUT STEAM!!!

Oh yes... I have discovered a good thing about it

I can now tell how far through a game I am when I've never done it before... I now know how much I have left to play

[Zak33]

oh yes.... something else....

this game is superb.

truly amazing... fast... FAST paced and tense as the best of them.. and great story...

I am gutted to HAVE to use Steam, but this game IS worthy!

[IronWarrior]

/facepalm

[Zak33]

/facepalm

lollz... why is THAT a Facepalm?

I don't like Steam.. but I had to install it... had no choice if I wanted to play the game,. and the game is GREAT

[[GSV]Trig]

FYI, when you ring me now Jessie appears on my phone