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    Default Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Im sure tons of people will have the same problem.

    You have the demo of your steamaccount, bought DVD and now you try to install it, but STEAM starts a download.

    Now this problem is caused by the demo you have on your account and the Autostart function of your Computer.
    Just go manually on your DVD-drive and start the install from there manually.

    Thats it! After install you go online on steam and get the patch.

    Log in to Steam and click on Library.
    Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
    Insert the first disc into your computer.
    Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
    Press Windows Key + R to open Run
    In the Run window type:

    "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:

    Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct.
    Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location.
    Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.
    I did copy this from the totalwar.com forum. It might help as well...


    Note: Some people reported, that it didnt work the first time! If the download start again, do the same procedure another time. Right click game, delete files from HDD and so on....
    Koc
    Last edited by Kocmoc; 03-17-2011 at 11:59.

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Would deleting the demo before you install from a DVD help with this problem? Or is it still best to install directly from the DVD drive?
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Quote Originally Posted by A Nerd View Post
    Would deleting the demo before you install from a DVD help with this problem? Or is it still best to install directly from the DVD drive?
    Well, you can rightclick the demo in steam and deinstall it or even deleting it. This alone wont do it, you have to delete this folder as well:

    deleted that folder C:\Users\***Your name***\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\Shogun2 to avoid issues.

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Alright, thanks for the info! :)
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Quote Originally Posted by Kocmoc View Post
    Im sure tons of people will have the same problem.

    You have the demo of your steamaccount, bought DVD and now you try to install it, but STEAM starts a download.

    Now this problem is caused by the demo you have on your account and the Autostart function of your Computer.
    Just go manually on your DVD-drive and start the install from there manually.

    Thats it! After install you go online on steam and get the patch.


    Koc
    So the procedure is:

    1. Exit Steam
    2. Insert Disc
    3. Cancel autostart
    4. Explore DVD
    5. Double-click setup
    6. Follow install instructions
    7. Start Steam and wait for patch download
    8. Play



    ??
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Quote Originally Posted by IRONxMortlock View Post
    So the procedure is:

    1. Exit Steam
    2. Insert Disc
    3. Cancel autostart
    4. Explore DVD
    5. Double-click setup
    6. Follow install instructions
    7. Start Steam and wait for patch download
    8. Play



    ??
    Yes. Thats the way or you uninstall the Demo and also delete the files related into the "Use/folder".

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Thanks. I'll be sure to do that when the game arrives.
    and New Zealand.

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    It starts installing from the DVD here, but suddenly the message

    "Steam Error - The Steam servers are currently to busy to handle your request. Please try again in a few minutes."

    After that, nothing happens... WTF, I want to install from a DVD, not over steam, right?!
    OUTRAGEOUS !!!

    Than it starts downloading in the steam games library...


    *EDIT* PROBLEM SOLVED

    CHECK OUT http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433337

    Basicly, you have to change the server where steam downloads from; my default server was located in Frankfurt, Germany, assumingly 40 km from my location.
    I now switched to Thailand, and it seems to work.
    Thailand, oh lovely Thailand
    Last edited by Liberator; 03-15-2011 at 14:40.
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Thanks for the heads up guys. Installing right now and things are looking ok.
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    This Total War game was crap right from the start. Installing was a nightmare...why the hell do we purchase this crap it just incourges them to produce more crap.

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Quote Originally Posted by Royce View Post
    This Total War game was crap right from the start. Installing was a nightmare...why the hell do we purchase this crap it just incourges them to produce more crap.
    I'll take some more of that crap please.

    Sorry you had such a rough go of installing and playing the game Royce. Most people here seem to be enjoying the game - even getting beaten. I'm sure the win-lose ratio will improve as we learn and share how to overcome the game's many obstacles.
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    Quote Originally Posted by Gregoshi View Post
    I'll take some more of that crap please.

    Sorry you had such a rough go of installing and playing the game Royce. Most people here seem to be enjoying the game - even getting beaten. I'm sure the win-lose ratio will improve as we learn and share how to overcome the game's many obstacles.
    What Gregoshi-san said.

    I have the limited edition DVDs. I put them into the DVD reader where autostart took over. I then just followed the instructions. STEAM was not active when I began. (I already had a STEAM account) At some point I had to enter the codes for the game and the limited edition content. That was it. STEAM announced me to be an official player with all of the perks and honors. The game has functioned ever since.

    I realize that some folks have had issues and that few people with issues like hearing from those of us who had smooth sailing. However, it still needs to said in a forum like this lest a visitor get the impression that all problems are inevitable. It would seem they are not.

    Royce, what year was it when your economy collapsed?
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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    alright, so i bought the game about 2 days ago now.

    i put the disc in and begin the installation process. i log into my steam account, enter my verification code in, agree to the terms of agreement, and begin installing, it generates its list from the cache or whatever, and than a progress bar comes up saying its working on disc one. it gets about 2/3 done and than it says steam servers are busy.
    i wait a couple minutes than try again. the same error message comes up at the exact same time. ive been trying this for the past two days now.

    i tried to remove local data, but i cant through steam because the game still isnt installed. a shortcut icon appeared on my desktop, but the game isnt installed. ive tried installing through steam, and ive tried installing through the dvd, every time i get the same servers are busy error.

    im really at a loss of what to do. ive never had problems installing other games but this is just really frustrating, this game looks awesome, please any help would be appreciated, ive scoured the internet looking for possible solutions and nothings worked so far.

    when i try installing the game through the disc, it gives me two option "reinstall" or "uninstall"
    this "reinstall" prompt has me worried that perhaps there is some glitch where the game already thinks its installed? i dunno.

    please help

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    Default Re: Problems with install? - Steam download even with you having DVD?!? - read up

    So you bought the game box and suddenly end up with Steam attached (pun very intended.)
    That's the 21st century welcoming you with a stab in the back.

    I found a post describing your exact problem
    http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433337

    I see this is your first post, so...
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