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    question about steam

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AppleUsr, Jan 7, 2010.

  1. AppleUsr

    AppleUsr Notebook Deity

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    say my hd craps out on me. if I have bought some steam games can i redownload them onto a new hd or do i have to manually back them up myself.
     
    AppleUsr, Jan 7, 2010
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  2. Ripfire

    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    You can always re-download them :) Also to as many computers as you want.

    As far as backups go, I keep a copy of my Steam folder on a backup drive. Just so I don't have re-download tons of data.
     
    Ripfire, Jan 7, 2010
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  3. AppleUsr

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    nice thanks :)
     
    AppleUsr, Jan 7, 2010
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  4. RhyStar

    RhyStar Notebook Consultant

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    I only buy games from Steam now.

    Great interface, great way to keep in touch with friends and join games with them, great sales almost every week.

    Highly recommended.

    R
     
    RhyStar, Jan 8, 2010
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  5. Idyllic

    Idyllic Notebook Consultant

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    I think its easier to use steams back up option, i tried just copying the folders when i got my laptop but it didnt work out.
     
    Idyllic, Jan 8, 2010
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  6. Shakey_Jake33

    Shakey_Jake33 Notebook Consultant

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    Indeed, using Steam's backup option ensures everything is backed-up correctly, including registry settings etc.

    The fact that I can reinstall games whenever I want is the main reason I use Steam over competing services. I go to university, and my games are usually at the other end of the country - it's not very realistic for me to take my game discs everywhere. With Steam, I don't need to.
     
    Shakey_Jake33, Jan 8, 2010
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  7. aznguyen316

    aznguyen316 Rock Chalk Jayhawk

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    Exactly this - I have an ext HDD with about 70GB of backed up Steam games, although there are a few games on Steam that have 3rd party DRM where you have limited number of installs. Crysis & Crysis Warhead and Risen I know of off top of my head. It will say on the right side of the game store page you're looking at, but most are unlimited installs and re-downloads.
     
    aznguyen316, Jan 8, 2010
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  8. KamiliaKoala

    KamiliaKoala Notebook Consultant

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    i'd been a supporter of steam since 2005... rly great state of the art technology that they haf
     
    KamiliaKoala, Jan 10, 2010
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  9. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    Steam, and pretty much any form of excess moisture or humidity, is bad for your hard drive. I suggest you keep your electronics as far away from steam as you can.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam

    As for Steam, the content delivery service by Valve, it's great.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Jan 10, 2010
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