Hl2

juno_reactor · 06-26-2006, 08:16 PM

I have this weird problem with my HL2. I bought the box copy and installed it. I plaed it more than once but when I found out that Episode One was comming out soon I attempted to play HL2 again to relive the memories of a good game. However, this time I tried to play it, it didnt work! It just took me stright to Steam. Weirder thing is that what I bought and downloaded HL2-1, it played perfectly, and all I want to do is play HL2. Could anyone elaborate?

Oh, does anyone know when Episode 2 come out?

Private_Shon · 06-29-2006, 08:23 AM

Ep 2s coming out later this year i think. Try either verifying:

1. Right Click The game "HL2" in the steam GUI
2. Go properties
3. Local Files
4. Verify Cache

or reinstalling

1. - 3. Same As Above
4. Delete Local Content

THen right click the game and press INSTALL and it will reinstall it.

juno_reactor · 06-29-2006, 02:36 PM

ok..when i did that...the whole Verify Cache cant be clicked. i dont know what that means. the last thing i want to do is re-install because...i kjinda lost all my CD's. and the cd key.

baronvongogo · 06-29-2006, 03:08 PM

are not half life 2 and episode 1 separate when you open steam in your mygames list? Or is it when you go to steam and select half life 2 it still opens episode 1?

juno_reactor · 06-29-2006, 05:34 PM

No, each game is its own. But what I dont understand is WHY I CANT PLAY HL2...what sucks even more is that I dont have the CD's OR the Cd Key to re-install. To answer your question though, yes, they are different games but you still need the CD key from HL2/

baronvongogo · 06-29-2006, 07:14 PM

Once you have a steam account you don't need to re enter the cd key though do you? I don't remember ever entering it since the first time Iv installed the game. What happens when you go into steam and click on half life 2 and choose play?

juno_reactor · 06-29-2006, 11:23 PM

well i dont even remember using the damned thing! when i click on the "HL2" icon it takes me straight to the Steam GUI. then, when i click on "My Games", HL2 shows as Pre-loaded indicating that Half-Life, technically, wasnt even installed to begin with/. i suppose if i want to play bad enough ill pay for another copy.

The General · 06-29-2006, 11:43 PM

You don't need the CDs to reinstall, just get steam from www.steampowered.com and login, it will download all the games you had before.

06-26-2006, 08:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
juno_reactor Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42	Hl2 I have this weird problem with my HL2. I bought the box copy and installed it. I plaed it more than once but when I found out that Episode One was comming out soon I attempted to play HL2 again to relive the memories of a good game. However, this time I tried to play it, it didnt work! It just took me stright to Steam. Weirder thing is that what I bought and downloaded HL2-1, it played perfectly, and all I want to do is play HL2. Could anyone elaborate? Oh, does anyone know when Episode 2 come out? __________________ they got me.

06-29-2006, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Private_Shon Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 297	Ep 2s coming out later this year i think. Try either verifying: 1. Right Click The game "HL2" in the steam GUI 2. Go properties 3. Local Files 4. Verify Cache or reinstalling 1. - 3. Same As Above 4. Delete Local Content THen right click the game and press INSTALL and it will reinstall it. __________________ Core 2 Duo E6700 ASUS 680i Striker 4GB G.Skill DDRII-800 XFX 8800GTX OC 2X 750GB Seagate Barracuda Thermaltake Toughpower 700W 21\" LCD Samsung Syncmaster Antec Nine-Hundred

06-29-2006, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
juno_reactor Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42	ok..when i did that...the whole Verify Cache cant be clicked. i dont know what that means. the last thing i want to do is re-install because...i kjinda lost all my CD's. and the cd key. __________________ they got me.

06-29-2006, 03:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
baronvongogo Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,756	are not half life 2 and episode 1 separate when you open steam in your mygames list? Or is it when you go to steam and select half life 2 it still opens episode 1? __________________ spyware programs: Spybot , AdawareSE , Cwshredder , ewido, Prevx1

06-29-2006, 05:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
juno_reactor Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42	No, each game is its own. But what I dont understand is WHY I CANT PLAY HL2...what sucks even more is that I dont have the CD's OR the Cd Key to re-install. To answer your question though, yes, they are different games but you still need the CD key from HL2/ __________________ they got me.

06-29-2006, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
baronvongogo Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,756	Once you have a steam account you don't need to re enter the cd key though do you? I don't remember ever entering it since the first time Iv installed the game. What happens when you go into steam and click on half life 2 and choose play? __________________ spyware programs: Spybot , AdawareSE , Cwshredder , ewido, Prevx1

06-29-2006, 11:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
juno_reactor Newb Techie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42	well i dont even remember using the damned thing! when i click on the "HL2" icon it takes me straight to the Steam GUI. then, when i click on "My Games", HL2 shows as Pre-loaded indicating that Half-Life, technically, wasnt even installed to begin with/. i suppose if i want to play bad enough ill pay for another copy. __________________ they got me.

06-29-2006, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
The General Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,170	You don't need the CDs to reinstall, just get steam from www.steampowered.com and login, it will download all the games you had before.

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