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how can I control Steam's autoupdating bullshit?

Discussion in 'General Gaming' started by Thor Kaufman, Jun 9, 2017.

  1. Thor Kaufman Arcane Zionist Agent

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    Using a block on steam.exe in windows firewall works but I'd rather have it tell me when it's updating a game/mod and let me allow/disallow it.
    Is that possible? If so, how?
    Thanks, men.
     
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  2. HeatEXTEND Cipher Patron

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    top left corner of the client has a dropdown with options and shiet
    Show Spoiler
    :stupid:
     
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  3. Thor Kaufman Arcane Zionist Agent

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    well derp
    I know that but I only find options WHEN and HOW to allow auto upgrades. I don't find an option that lets me tell steam whether I even want a game update.
    Guess I'll try the bit in the surface option where it asks me whether I want to be informed about updates.
     
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  4. LESS T_T Prestigious Gentleman Arcane

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    IIRC it was possible few years ago, but not anymore. You cannot. I think it's still technically possible if a game is DRM-free, by moving game data to other location and/or using Steam in offline mode.
     
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  5. Roguey Arcane Sawyerite

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    Right click the game, properties and there will be some drop-down menu where you can set it not to automatically update.

    But yeah LESS T_T is right, they don't let you play your game anymore if there's a pending update. Garbage "saving people from themselves" nonsense.
     
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  6. buru5 Very Grumpy Dragon Patron

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    uninstall.exe
     
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  7. ColonelTeacup Liturgist

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    I always suspected you were a pirate mage.
     
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  8. HeatEXTEND Cipher Patron

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    only allow downloads between 5 - 6 in the morning and stop using so much speed :lol:
     
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  9. waterdeep Learned

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    use gog
     
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