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    Need help with Steam!!!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Coolioguylio, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    I am attempting to download Counterstrike using steam. Whenever I click the purchase button nothing happens. As if I hadnt even clicked it, no matter which game I try to download whether it is free or not it wont download. Im running vista.
     
    Coolioguylio, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Have you tried reinstalling steam?
     
    Ayle, Apr 7, 2008
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    Are you running steam with administrator settings?
    Right click,properties,run as admin.
    If it doesn`t work,use also Compatibility mode with XP SP2.
    Vista still gives me headaches...it`s why it`s only a separate partition at the moment :D
     
    eleron911, Apr 7, 2008
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  4. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    Ill try what u said but I have ran as admin, and ive reinstalled. I hate the pirated version it sucks, how do I run in compatability mode, by properties correct?
     
    Coolioguylio, Apr 7, 2008
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  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Yes sir, right click,properties and check the compatibility tab.
     
    eleron911, Apr 7, 2008
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  6. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    didnt work.. lol
     
    Coolioguylio, Apr 7, 2008
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    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    Pirated WHAT?

    Steam? XP? Vista?

    If something is pirated, it might be the cause of your problems.

    First, Uninstall Steam.

    Go to www.steampowered.com and use the "GET STEAM NOW" Button at the top.

    Install Steam, log into your account. (You logged into your account right?)

    Open up the store tab and try purchasing the title again.

    Compatibility mode is right by right clicking on steam, going into properties, then clicking the compatibility tab. Try checking the run as administrator button and maybe also the drop down that says run as XP SP2.
     
    StormEffect, Apr 7, 2008
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  8. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Steam's program associations is messed up thats why nothing is happening. What internet browser are you using?

    I actually have this same problem. I just get my friend to send me a 'gift' when i wanna buy a game
     
    flipfire, Apr 7, 2008
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  9. zipx2k5

    zipx2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    I just had this very same problem happen to me today when I went to buy Garry's Mod from Steam. All you have to do is browse the Steam store using internet explorer here: http://storefront.steampowered.com/v2/

    When you get to the game you want to buy, click the purchase button, it'll popup asking if Steam is already installed, click yes, Steam will open, login, and it'll walk you through purchasing.

    Hope this works for anyone else.
     
    zipx2k5, Apr 8, 2008
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  10. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Ive tried that before too, once you click Yes, nothing happens. I get some file association pop-up. I realised steam was supposed to pop up.
     
    flipfire, Apr 8, 2008
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  11. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    im using ie to open and it still wont work ill try the friend thing.
     
    Coolioguylio, Apr 8, 2008
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  12. redrazor11

    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    pop-up blocker enabled?
     
    redrazor11, Apr 8, 2008
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  13. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    nope.
    10char
     
    Coolioguylio, Apr 8, 2008
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