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Is it possible to register games I have on discs on steam?

Discussion in 'Non-Emulation Help' started by kenny6457, Jan 30, 2012.

  1. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    I was wondering because I have Half-Life and Half-Life 2 on discs and don't wont to buy something I already have.
     
    kenny6457, Jan 30, 2012
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  2. athemoe

    athemoe Well-Known Member

    There should be an activation code with it?
     
    athemoe, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    I think he means he has the original game discs, which came out long before steam existed.
     
    Loonylion, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    Yes, if i can, can you post how?
     
    kenny6457, Jan 31, 2012
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  5. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    I wouldn't know if its even possible. why would you need the steam copies if you have the original discs?
     
    Loonylion, Jan 31, 2012
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  6. SergeantMajorME

    SergeantMajorME Active Member

    If you have the activation codes (CD keys) then yes, you can. If not... you can try sending valve a picture of your discs and asking nicely :p
     
    SergeantMajorME, Jan 31, 2012
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  7. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    I'm pretty sure to connect to any good servers on them you need steam. Oh plus I want dem acheivements :3
     
    kenny6457, Jan 31, 2012
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  8. Jonez001

    Jonez001 Well-Known Member

    http://puu.sh/fev4

    Unlocked on user's request.
     
    Jonez001, Jan 31, 2012
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  9. athemoe

    athemoe Well-Known Member

    Nevermind.
     
    athemoe, Jan 31, 2012
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  10. fabvini

    fabvini Well-Known Member

    Isn't there a way for steam to detect a game?
    At library press at the bottom left corner "add a game" and then activate a product on steam.
     
    fabvini, Jan 31, 2012
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  11. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    With the activation key that comes with the game?
     
    kenny6457, Jan 31, 2012
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  12. SergeantMajorME

    SergeantMajorME Active Member

    If you put in the activation key, steam should recognize it.
     
    SergeantMajorME, Jan 31, 2012
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  13. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    Alright, will do, if it doesn't I'll post here
     
    kenny6457, Jan 31, 2012
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  14. athemoe

    athemoe Well-Known Member

    That's so mean.
     
    athemoe, Feb 1, 2012
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  15. fabvini

    fabvini Well-Known Member

    I didn't quite get that...
     
    fabvini, Feb 1, 2012
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  16. Jonez001

    Jonez001 Well-Known Member

    Maybe he confused it with the serial key for the game and is the activation key a different one.
     
    Jonez001, Feb 1, 2012
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  17. fabvini

    fabvini Well-Known Member

    I think it's the serial key. Wait is it?
     
    fabvini, Feb 1, 2012
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  18. kenny6457

    kenny6457 Well-Known Member

    Great now we're both confused :p
    Anyway gonna try registering it on steam tonight or so
     
    kenny6457, Feb 1, 2012
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