Problems while Installing Half Life 2 - Club CDFreaks

vishtaspa · 21-03-2006

Well its really been a headache installing this game. Just exactly how do you go about starting this game. For starters, it just keeps downloading things from the net which in itself is a big waste of time.

Any suggestions / proper procedure for installation recommended ?

brokenbuga · 21-03-2006

The Steam engine is required to play/install HL2. The files are encrypted on the disc, and can only be decrypted by connecting to the Steam servers. Once the game is completely decrypted and updated it can be played without connecting to the internet.

The FAQ at Valve's website has more information regarding this, I would suggest having a look there if you have any further questions.

vishtaspa · 26-03-2006

Game Installed. Thanks.

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vishtaspa CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: India Posts: 377	Problems while Installing Half Life 2 Well its really been a headache installing this game. Just exactly how do you go about starting this game. For starters, it just keeps downloading things from the net which in itself is a big waste of time. Any suggestions / proper procedure for installation recommended ? __________________ A Diamond is just another piece of Coal that did well under pressure.

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brokenbuga CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 524	Re: Problems while Installing Half Life 2 The Steam engine is required to play/install HL2. The files are encrypted on the disc, and can only be decrypted by connecting to the Steam servers. Once the game is completely decrypted and updated it can be played without connecting to the internet. The FAQ at Valve's website has more information regarding this, I would suggest having a look there if you have any further questions.

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vishtaspa CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: India Posts: 377	Re: Problems while Installing Half Life 2 Game Installed. Thanks. __________________ A Diamond is just another piece of Coal that did well under pressure.

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