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McGrandpa wrote:
> "Freedom55" <"joinertake this out"@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>>McGrandpa wrote:
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>>>"Freedom55" <"joinertake this out"@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>>>>Paul Catley wrote:
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>>>>>Freedom55" <"joinertake this out wrote:
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>>>>>>I got a coupon from AMD about a month ago which was part of a
>>>>>>promotion deal for buying an AMD 64 3500+. The trouble is, I have
>>>>>>dialup and could download Half-Life 2 but it would take along
>>>>>>time, probably days if not weeks. Can I get the disks from Steam
>>>>>>or AMD if I send in proof of purchase etc?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I went to the AMD site and while it mentions the promotion it
>>>>>>doesn't say anything about how to get the disks if I cannot
>>>>>>download it. I noticed that if you bought an ATI video card you
>>>>>>could do this. Am I not seeing something?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Suggestions??
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Do you know anyone with a copy of the retail version? Someone with
>>>>>greater knowledge than mine will correct me, but I believe you
>>>>>could install it from a friend's disc, set up your own Steam
>>>>>account using the details from the coupon, and take it from there
>>>>>(maybe you have to do that the other way around). After the game
>>>>>is unlocked *and patched*, you no longer need the disc in to play.
>>>>>Your Steam account probably negates the original requirement for
>>>>>the disc to be in anyway. McG: didn't you do it this way?
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Paul
>>>>
>>>>Sounds interesting if it can be done!
>>>>Ron
>>>
>>>
>>>IF AMD gives you a "keycode", then yes, that could be done. The
>>>media is the media, just like Windows Enterprise. One disk can
>>>install to every one of 3,000 systems but each one has a license
>>>(Corporate). The important detail is, do you have a keycode?
>>>McG.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Yes I do! I see that it is called a "Steam Key" on the coupon
>>
>>Ron
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>
> *BINGO!* Ok, all ya need is to first, create a Steam account. If you
> have it already set up it just seems easier. DO write your user name
> and password down so you don't lose it. Once your game is installed and
> validated, that keycode is then useless. Your Steam account info
> though, guard with your life
> Then, borrow ANYones Half-Life 2 disk(s). Install the game, it will
> want to create or go to your Steam account. Let it go to it, log in.
> Let Steam validate and update your game. This will likely take some
> time. For updating. There will be some Steam settings to pay
> attention to. Like the Account tabs checkbox at the bottom, "Don't save
> account information on this computer" *MUST* be UNchecked in order to
> play the game in Offline mode. With dialup, you will likely want this
> for sure. If your internet connection is disabled, Steam will offer to
> start in Offline mode. This means no impromptu updating. Some of the
> updates can be large-ish. Ask Paul about that stuff
> Hope you get it running soon!
> McG.
>
>
Thank you