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    STEAM - Please help me play TF2!!!!!! :C:C

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Logitech456, Oct 29, 2009.

  1. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, so ive encountered a problem with steam. I went to install a retail copy of orange box on my new g51j. I inserted the dvd and it install steam, it then trys to update and when it reaches 99% it freezes the whole comp and I have to do a hard reset. When i restart the computer i have to go into task manager and endproccess steam so the computer wont freeze again, and then proceed to un install it. I tried going on steam website and downloading the latest version incase the one on my dvd was older but it does exactly the same thing! :(

    Thanks NBR community, any ideas?

    OS is Windows 7 Home Prem 64-Bit
     
    Logitech456, Oct 29, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Don't install TF2 from the disk. Log in to Steam, and register your CD key if you haven't yet, and just download the game. It will take longer (a few hours most likely), but it's always worked for me.
     
    Mastershroom, Oct 29, 2009
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  3. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    as i said in the OP. I cant even begin to install it because Steam crashes right away at 99% when updating.
     
    Logitech456, Oct 29, 2009
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    reinstall operating system.
     
    masterchef341, Oct 29, 2009
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  5. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    no. thanks.


    everyother game has installed without a snag. No point. This is one of the only issues ive faced.
     
    Logitech456, Oct 29, 2009
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Maybe try deleting the local files linked to the TF2 install.
     
    ScifiMike12, Oct 29, 2009
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    Lanaya, Oct 29, 2009
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  8. Logitech456

    Logitech456 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks eiement! :)

    Least there working on a solution...
     
    Logitech456, Oct 29, 2009
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