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    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RefinedPower, May 26, 2010.

  1. RefinedPower

    RefinedPower Notebook Deity

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    um so I don't use steam a whole lot... but every time i have tried to DL a game off them and install it, they say their servers are busy. Is this common or just a glitch for me :confused:
     
    RefinedPower, May 26, 2010
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    usapatriot, May 26, 2010
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    It is not common, but has happened to me a few times, but it happened on weekends when they had great sales of games. Weekdays or late hours in USA time should be the best options to download from their servers.
     
    lozanogo, May 26, 2010
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  4. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Go to settings and check which server you're using. Try changing to another nearby server.
     
    Kevin, May 26, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Aye. I've actually switched mine from the Denver to the Dallas server, and I get much better speeds and a more reliable connection. It's weird.
     
    Pitabred, May 26, 2010
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    The only time I have gotten that message was the opening day of Steam for Mac and the first day of the free Portal download.
     
    rschauby, May 26, 2010
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    Never got that message before, its likely caused by congestion.
     
    flipfire, May 26, 2010
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  8. Idyllic

    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    I cant believe nobody has mentioned FEAR 1. I bought this game about 6 days ago, still cant even start downloading it :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
     
    Idyllic, May 27, 2010
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  9. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    Hmm, I bought FEAR 1 the day they released it and downloaded it that night, finished up downloading it the following afternoon after work... no issues at all... I'd try a different server as mentioned above.
     
    be77solo, May 27, 2010
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    i've had it a few times when MW2 came out.. but shouldn't happen everytime to u..try the different server.
     
    sean473, May 28, 2010
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