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    Steam and Portal

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by JLucas, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. JLucas

    JLucas Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was under the impression that Steam and Portal would be installed on my new m11x. However, neither of them seem to be. I downloaded Steam, and went onto my account but Portal hasn't been added to my library. Is there something I need to do to get it installed?
     
    JLucas, Aug 28, 2010
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  2. varnado

    varnado Notebook Consultant

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    For me Steam was installed (it is default for all m11x lappies) but without Portal, once I logged into my steam account Portal added to games list.

    You may chose not to install Steam when you placed the order.
     
    varnado, Aug 28, 2010
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    tldoney Notebook Consultant

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    I have steam and when I went into it, Portal was automatically downloaded. Love that dang game. It is definitely addictive.
     
    tldoney, Aug 28, 2010
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    LingJ Notebook Geek

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    There's an option to have Steam + Portal both installed when you customize your m11x. Not sure how it works out since I already have Portal on my steam account.
     
    LingJ, Aug 28, 2010
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  5. JLucas

    JLucas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well that's what I mean. I selected it to come preinstalled, but neither of them were =( and when I logged onto steam after downloading it, nothing came up about portal.
     
    JLucas, Aug 28, 2010
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    DankDarko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nothing will popup. there is no notification of it. The game should just be in your game library
     
    DankDarko, Aug 28, 2010
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    achance007 Newbie

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    double check your order specs, and if it is on there call dell. Maybe they can just give you a code. I had steam preloaded on my laptop, and just had to download portal
     
    achance007, Aug 28, 2010
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