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Noir

14-09-2007, 03:20 PM

I bought a retail version of Episode 1 and I'm having problems with Steam during the installation. The servers are always too busy and the connection just times out.
Is there a way to install the game offline?

- Noir

Narvi

14-09-2007, 03:26 PM

Nope. Just wait for the servers to unclog.

Is your internet set up to handle Steam?

Noir

14-09-2007, 06:13 PM

Yeah. everything's set up. I don't think the servers are really clogged, it's like it's connected but not really transferring any data.

Tyguy

14-09-2007, 06:22 PM

how long have you been trying?

Noir

15-09-2007, 08:31 AM

I've let it try continuously for about 24 hours :s

Beerdude26

15-09-2007, 03:49 PM

Exit Steam and make a backup of the files ClientRegistry.blob (main Steam folder) and Platform.gcf (Steamapps folder). Then delete the files and restart Steam. You'll have to re-enter your password and Steam will search for a new Content Server.

Noir

28-09-2007, 11:48 AM

Thanks, but the problem somehow fixed itself. Your suggestions were much appreciated.

Naph

28-09-2007, 11:58 AM

Twas the amount of people downloading TF2 XD

I'll be one of them soon >: D