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    Running Steam through a Proxy Server?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by csinth, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    Hey guys, I've been awfully bored at school lately, and want to fire up Steam to play some Half-Life. The only problem is, of course, that the connection is firewalled and doesn't allow steam to access. I've been researching a little on Google and everything seems way over my head. I downloaded a program called FreeCap that apparently will allow Steam to go through a proxy.

    Does anyone know how to set that up? What are some ways I can find a proxy server to do this? Thanks for your help.
     
    csinth, Oct 6, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You said you're at school; why are you bored, may I ask?
     
    Bog, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. csinth

    csinth Snitch?

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    I have nothing to do on mornings after I wake up before I go to breakfast =/
     
    csinth, Oct 6, 2008
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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Are you using wireless? Try using your ethernet. My school blocks steam on wireless
     
    Waveblade, Oct 6, 2008
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  5. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed. Discussion regarding bypassing a firewall(or other security measures) are prohibited by the forum rules. If you really want to play CS at school, I suggest that you contact your schools administration or Tech dept and convince them to relax the restrictions.

    I suggest studying. :)
     
    Kdawgca, Oct 6, 2008
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