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    Steam Problem..

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by R34xSkylinex280, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. R34xSkylinex280

    R34xSkylinex280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whenever I try to install ANYTHING on steam, Right before the download it says " The Steam servers are too busy to handle your request, please try again later.." So, I do.. and it does the SAME THING!!! Any help?
     
    R34xSkylinex280, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    lol wow...

    Well if its only you, having the issue, id say try connecting with ethernet instead of wifi (if you do), maybe a faster connection will help, who knows :p
     
    ahl395, Feb 24, 2010
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  3. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    Yea, if your not wired already try wiring directly. Steam has so many problems, geez. I hate it so much.
     
    L3vi, Feb 24, 2010
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I can honestly say that's never happened to me, and I'm on a cheap DSL connection via WiFi.

    Have you tried reinstalling Steam?
     
    Mastershroom, Feb 24, 2010
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  5. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Thread moved to gaming section.


    Try opening up a steam window.......

    File > Settings > "Downloads" tab > Change the download region settings.
     
    Johnny T, Feb 24, 2010
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  6. R34xSkylinex280

    R34xSkylinex280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just tried that.. ill let you know
    EDIT: Nope.. still not working, and I also reinstalled steam too
     
    R34xSkylinex280, Feb 25, 2010
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  7. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    what are you trying to install?
     
    trvelbug, Feb 26, 2010
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  8. MrDJ

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    are you on the new ARGHH! beta or the old steam.

    it could be something to do with all the thousands of people having cod mw2 re downloaded by the new beta steam and their servers cant cope.
     
    MrDJ, Feb 26, 2010
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  9. Second2Last33

    Second2Last33 Notebook Consultant

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    That happened to me before, I had to uninstall and reinstall Steam unfortunately. :(
     
    Second2Last33, Feb 26, 2010
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  10. spookyu

    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    Are you using any sort of restrictive firewall or some sort of IP blocking service (peerblocker, peerguardian, etc...)? When I have peerblocker I have the same problem.
     
    spookyu, Feb 26, 2010
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  11. R34xSkylinex280

    R34xSkylinex280 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nope.. I have the original steam, and I did try reinstalling too
     
    R34xSkylinex280, Feb 27, 2010
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  12. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    try the steam users forum HERE
     
    MrDJ, Feb 27, 2010
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