[SOLVED] Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased?

chaz69allen1 · 06-11-2009, 09:16 AM

In the past I've bought CS, CS:S, DOD,DOD:S and for some reason I can't play them when I Download and re-install steam with using my steam account. It shows on my Games list, but when I try to play, steam just kinda sits and spins. No splash of any of the 4 games.

Zapper216 · 06-11-2009, 10:17 AM

could you be more specific on what Steam does?

Zealex · 06-11-2009, 08:15 PM

sits and spins? are you useing the right account?

Indoril Nerevar · 06-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Yes, Steam will remember your games. Do you actually have those games installed? Installing Steam won't reinstall your games...

chaz69allen1 · 06-12-2009, 07:00 AM

I had to Re-format my HD about 9 months ago, (Vundo/Malware issue), and most of the files were corrupt. So I started fresh and assumed everything I had purchased through steam was lost. And yes they were legit buy's through steam. I wasnt worried back then about cheap games. But now I'm getting back into them..

So bottom line is I have to re-purchase them, correct?

Indoril Nerevar · 06-12-2009, 08:24 AM

No, you won't have to re-purchase them, you just have to reinstall them. If you did not make backups of the files, you will have to download them again, which you can do through Steam. Just make sure you're logged into your account. You won't have to re-purchase.

chaz69allen1 · 06-12-2009, 08:35 AM

Awesome, thanks brother

Zealex · 06-12-2009, 01:18 PM

Just be careful with games protected with securom like bioshock I heard they can not be downloaded(steam) multiple times...It's a rumor I'm not sure if its true.

Tiber Septim · 06-12-2009, 08:00 PM

As far as I am aware, any game that was released with SecuRom through retail does not have SecuRom when purchased through Steam - no install limit.

chaz69allen1 · 06-14-2009, 03:51 PM

I've got it Re-installed, but cant change name. I've tried to change by typing in console. Nothing is working, is there another way?

Indoril Nerevar · 06-14-2009, 03:53 PM

Which game is this you're trying to change your name in? Usually there is a field in the Options or Settings menu.

chaz69allen1 · 06-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Day of defeat, but when I go into Options to change from "Player" It states that you have to use the "Steam settings dialog", and when you click on it it takes you to your steam profile page. Which has nothing to do with my DOD name. Its wierd

chaz69allen1 · 06-17-2009, 07:35 PM

Solved!! I got into a empty server and opened console and then typed:

name (player name)

Giggity!!

Indoril Nerevar · 06-17-2009, 08:35 PM

Glad to hear you got it working. Enjoy your game.

06-11-2009, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	[SOLVED] Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? In the past I've bought CS, CS:S, DOD,DOD:S and for some reason I can't play them when I Download and re-install steam with using my steam account. It shows on my Games list, but when I try to play, steam just kinda sits and spins. No splash of any of the 4 games. __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-11-2009, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zapper216 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cali /o/ Posts: 43 OS: Windows XP Sp3	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? could you be more specific on what Steam does? __________________ /o/ I'M NOT AN OFFICIAL TSF HELPER. TAKE ANY ADVICE I GIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK. \o\

06-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,158 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? sits and spins? are you useing the right account? __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

06-11-2009, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,009 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Yes, Steam will remember your games. Do you actually have those games installed? Installing Steam won't reinstall your games... __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

06-12-2009, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? I had to Re-format my HD about 9 months ago, (Vundo/Malware issue), and most of the files were corrupt. So I started fresh and assumed everything I had purchased through steam was lost. And yes they were legit buy's through steam. I wasnt worried back then about cheap games. But now I'm getting back into them.. So bottom line is I have to re-purchase them, correct? __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-12-2009, 08:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,009 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? No, you won't have to re-purchase them, you just have to reinstall them. If you did not make backups of the files, you will have to download them again, which you can do through Steam. Just make sure you're logged into your account. You won't have to re-purchase. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

06-12-2009, 08:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Awesome, thanks brother __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-12-2009, 01:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,158 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Just be careful with games protected with securom like bioshock I heard they can not be downloaded(steam) multiple times...It's a rumor I'm not sure if its true. __________________ Xfire Steam Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers DirectX 9.0c Game-O-Meter System Information for Windows(SIW) Revo Uninstaller

06-12-2009, 08:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tiber Septim Asst Manager, Games Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,868 OS: Fedora 11 / Windows 7 My System Blog Entries: 5	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? As far as I am aware, any game that was released with SecuRom through retail does not have SecuRom when purchased through Steam - no install limit. __________________ First Steps - System Specs - SIW Help TSF beat Cancer and other serious Illness.

06-14-2009, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? I've got it Re-installed, but cant change name. I've tried to change by typing in console. Nothing is working, is there another way? __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-14-2009, 03:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,009 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Which game is this you're trying to change your name in? Usually there is a field in the Options or Settings menu. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

06-14-2009, 03:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Day of defeat, but when I go into Options to change from "Player" It states that you have to use the "Steam settings dialog", and when you click on it it takes you to your steam profile page. Which has nothing to do with my DOD name. Its wierd __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-17-2009, 07:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
chaz69allen1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TN Posts: 62 OS: XP Pro-Sp3 My System	Re: Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Solved!! I got into a empty server and opened console and then typed: name (player name) Giggity!! __________________ Not an TSF advisor, use with caution.

06-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,009 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: [SOLVED] Does STEAM keep track of what you've purchased? Glad to hear you got it working. Enjoy your game. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.