You need help with the installation of a game or one of its component. It's your first installation, or you run into a problem on first run.
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Can I safely uninstall games purchased from Steam?
Can I uninstall purchased games from my computer and then later download them through Steam without having to re-purchase if I'd like to?
I'm running short on space on my laptop, looking to free up ...
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Should I install Xbox 360 games to my hard drive?
Are there any benefits/downsides to installing an Xbox 360 game to my hard drive before playing it?
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How can I change the Install Directory of Games in Origin
In preparation of the upcoming Battlefield 3 Open Beta, today I attempted to set up Origin to install to the proper directories.
My base Origin is installed at:
"E:\Games\Origin".
For some ...
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How do I copy an Xbox 360 game to the HDD?
How do I copy Xbox 360 games to the HDD?
I would like my games to load faster with little to no lag.
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Install Steam on an external drive?
If I install Steam to an external drive, will it work when I plug it into other computers? Or does it depend on registry keys/some other computer-specific thing?
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Can I transfer an installation?
I'm already familiar with transferring Steam games from one hard drive to another, but is this possible to do with Starcraft 2? Starcraft 2 is a huge download and I already have it installed on ...
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How can I run Dwarf Fortress in text mode on my Linux VPS?
I installed Dwarf Fortress on my Linux VPS to use with dfterm. It's running Ubuntu 10.04. I'm fairly certain I have all the dependencies:
I've installed:
ncurses
ncursesw
libsdl
libsdl-image
libgtk
...
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Why can't I install TF2 in a non-default game library location?
I've set up 2 non-default game library locations. One in C:\Games and the other D:\Games.
Steam is installed on C: so I have 2 libraries on C and one on D.
When I go to install most games it lets me ...
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Is it at all possible to install Portal 2 purely from retail DVD?
Does anyone know if it is at all possible to install Portal 2 purely from retail DVD? I purchased my copy just yesterday and after going to about 4% the installer has now begun hogging my bandwidth by ...
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Can users play simultaneously from one copy of Civilization V?
I read in an ad for Civilization 5 that it allows installation on 5 different computers. Does that mean I can install it on my kid's computer and mine, and then we can simultaneously play, or even in ...
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Can I verify an xbox 360 game isn't damaged by installing it?
If I buy a used game the first thing I do is install the game onto my hard drive. I figure that this process must read the entire disc and so will verify the disc is not damaged.
Does anyone know if ...
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I'm unable to specify which Steam library I want to install MW3 to
I've got an SSD and HDD in my computer. I don't want to install programs where loading time isn't a big issue onto my SSD so I have a Steam library on the HDD but Steam installed on my SSD.
When I ...
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Can you run an installed Xbox 360 game off of USB flash drives now?
Since you can use USB Flash Drives for data storage now, is it possible to install a game to one? Or, can you install to HDD and then copy to flash drive?
Unfortunately I'm one of those with an old ...
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Can I download Steam games on one computer (mac), then install them on another (Windows)?
My gaming PC (which runs on Windows) has very limited bandwith: I can connect to the internet, but cannot download a game. However I do have a macbook with access to a network with unlimited bandwith. ...
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3answers
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Unable to install Final Fantasy 8 on Windows 7
I am trying to install FF8 on Win7 but I am having no luck.
The install disc opens a menu with an option to start the installation. I click on this and nothing happens. If I look in Task Manager I ...
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How can I get Sam & Max Hit the Road working on Windows XP?
The kids picked up a copy of Sam & Max Hit the Road, but I can't get it to install. What do I have to do?
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Are “Games on Demand” loading times faster than that of games installed from disc?
Microsoft sells "full" (non-Arcade) games on its Xbox Live Marketplace as digital downloads ("Games on Demand"). On average, are GoD loading times significantly faster than that of the disc version ...
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Minecraft game play is red & blue, but title is gray.
Everything is Red & Blue and makes it hard to see. It's like one of those Red & Blue 3D movies.
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2answers
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How can you install Steam games offline?
My main computer that has Steam installed on it does not have an active Internet connection. I do not want this computer to have access to the Internet, but I really would like to be able to play ...
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4answers
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How do I install a Steam game from the DVD disc, and into a custom directory?
I want to install a Steam game into a custom directory. For example, I want to install my new game which I activated through Stem but then cancelled the installation because I have the retail disc, ...
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4answers
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I get an error message every time I try to install Portal 2 via Steam
When trying to start Portal 2 Steam starts completing the installation, aborts after a few percents and then gives the error message
Incomplete installation of Portal 2 (10)
I've verified the ...
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How do I install a Left 4 Dead 2 server on debian?
I have been searching for a guide on how to set up a Left 4 Dead 2 Steam dedicated server on a clean debian install.
But I haven't found one that worked.
So if anyone have successfully set up a ...
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How to move Battlefield 3 game data folder (PC)?
Battlefield 3 created its game data folder for settings and screenshots at the top level of my documents folder: \My Documents\Battlefield 3.
Most games get this right, saving their data in the ...
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Is it possible to play Outpost on a modern OS?
I have fond memories of playing Outpost in the windows 95 era, and I pulled out the CD recently and discovered that it will not install on XP and above. I believe the problem is that it utilized DOS ...
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How do I uninstall StarCraft II on OS X?
I can't seem to find an obvious way of uninstalling StarCraft II on OS X. What's the standard procedure for this?
For what it's worth, I've found two directories that are obviously related to ...
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World of Warcraft first time installation
I am currently very confused. I have bought the battle chest for WoW (1st game, Burning Crusade and WOTLK) and then of course Cataclysm. What I would like to find out it: Do I need to install each ...
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Do installs of multiple-disc games to the hard drive still require you to change the disc?
On the Xbox 360, along with the option to install games to the hard drive, you can also apparently install multiple-disc games to the hard drive, but I haven't tried this.
For instance, L.A. Noire ...
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Starcraft 2 - Installation Help
I have just bought Starcraft 2. I am in the process of installing it and it installs successfully, but then has to do some updates!
It has been updating for about 20 minutes and when it gets to 100% ...
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2answers
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Install / Sync Multiple Steam games over LAN
I have a bunch of Macs that I'd like to install the same Steam games on (they all have separate accounts) I'd like to be able to install it on one and have Steam leach the files from that machine ...
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Installing Starfleet Armada 2 on Windows 7?
I'm trying to install Startrek Armada 2 on Windows 7 x64. When I try to install, the popup launches and I can attempt to click install.
This briefly launches a small message box, after which ...
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Why does Skyrim keep wanting to install?
I've installed Skyrim and registered it with steam. I've tried to run it through steam, from the setup.exe in the disk and the TESV.exe in my steamapps folder but every time it tried to install the ...
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Getting “Unable to load Steam.dll” when trying to load Peggle Extreme
I installed a game called Peggle Extreme, a free game in the Steam web store, but when I tried to play it, it gave me an error:
Unable to load Steam.dll
I do not have this issue with any other ...
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Diablo 3 license transfer?
I'm looking into getting another computer and am wondering if I'd be able to continue my D3 account on another PC. Will my valid. code still be honored the second time I install on the new comp? Or ...
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How do I troubleshoot the 'd3dx9_35.dll is missing' error?
I just downloaded and installed The Witcher from GOG.com. However, when attempting to launch the game (the game itself, after the launcher) I get the following error:
The program can't start ...
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How do you install the FIFA 12 Demo with FIFA 11 also installed?
I just downloaded the FIFA 12 Demo, but when I start the Autorun.exe I only get a play button, none for installation. If I click it, the FIFA 11 startup menu comes up.
If I start EASetup.exe, it says ...
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Starcraft Installation asks for a mythical Disk 2
I just purchased the Starcraft Battle Chest containing Starcraft and BroodWar. When I try to install Starcraft I get halfway through and I'm prompted to "Insert Disk 2". The box did not contain a ...
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Why is the installer downloading the whole game again when I have already downloaded during my pre-order? [closed]
I'd pre-ordered Diablo III quite some time back and downloaded and ran the installer which then proceeded to download the full game.
However, today when I try to install Diablo III, it's ...
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Civilization Gods and King expansion requirements
Can I install Gods and Kings instrument from DVD if I buy base game as a download from Steam. Or should I buy both packs as downloads or both on discs? And can I install Gods and Kings over a Game of ...
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Is it possible to play games that run off of Steam, on a Linux or Unix-based OS (other than Mac OSX)?
I was wondering if it is possible to install and play Steam games like Skyrim off a Linux or Unix-base Operating System (OS), such as FreeBSD or OpenSUSE?
Update:
Apart from installing through Wine, ...
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3answers
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Install Mods for Unreal Tournament 2004
My college will not let me get to other forums where this information is available, but ...
How do you install *.ut4mod files for Unreal Tournament 2004 when double-clicking no longer works? After ...
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How does partially installed play work? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the precise differences between “playable” and “optimal”?
The Starcraft 2 installer lets you play the game even before it's completed installing.
How is this ...
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StarCraft II does not install on Mac OS X with FileVault
I have the same problem as described here.
I've installed SC2 on two systems, one
had this "Insert DVD" problem, the
other did not. I deleted all of the
files and re-downloaded on the system
...
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Team Fortress 2 won't install on custom location [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why can’t I install TF2 in a non-default game library location?
I am running a system with one 128GB SSD (used for my system and programs installed) and a couple of ...
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1answer
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US World of Warcraft Cataclysm activation key for EU account
I have a EU WOW account, recently I purchased the Cataclysm expansion DVD.
I mistakenly got the US expansion DVD instead of the EU one, and of course the activation key doesn't work for my account.
Is ...
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Why is the World of Warcraft installation download so slow?
I was wondering if anyone else out there is having problems with the WoW installer, I recently signed up for an account so I could take advantage of this play the first 20 levels for free promotion.
...
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Downloading World of Warcraft for multiple computers
I want to install World of Warcraft on three different computers.
Is it possible to download the complete game on one machine then copy to the other PC's?
I searched the Battle Net Technical support ...
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How do I install Diablo 3 on an external hard drive without admin privileges?
In relation to the post here:
Playing through an external hardrive
and here:
How can I run Diablo 3 without an administrator account?
I'd like to know how you can install Diablo 3 on a connected USB ...
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Install and play games on Steam solely from an External Drive?
I want to save some space on my SSD and have Steam and its games stored on an external drive.
Is it possible to install Steam and its games on an external drive ? Will some of the installation files ...
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1answer
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How do I fully uninstall the Diablo 3 beta for Mac?
The beta doesn't have an uninstaller, Blizzard's directions are (by their own admission) not thorough. Where are all of the D3 directories and preference files, and what is the most effective way to ...
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2answers
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Can I restore Steam game files that were on C:\?
I've installed Steam do my D:\ drive, and reinstalled windows without backing up most of my files on C:\. I then installed Steam over the old directory. I can run all of the games I had installed, but ...
