[SOLUTION] To Revert To Old UI

[Wikarian99PL]

Thanks to this post
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2967855237
by User
https://steamcommunity.com/id/lightwo

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Im on Win7, dont know exactly how the first steps will looks on newest Windows
In short

• Close completely Steam
  
• Create Shortcut for Steam.exe
  
• Right Click on Shortcut
  
• Properties
  
• Target (It should have path to original .exe file)
  I have "C:\Steam\steam.exe" or Default "C:\Program Files\Steam"
  
• Paste This in after Path from previous step (It will download old version of Steam)
  -forcesteamupdate -forcepackagedownload -overridepackageurl http://web.archive.org/web/20230531113527if_/media.steampowered.com/client -exitsteam
  
• Open Steam via Shortcut
  
• Wait until it finish update and will close
  
• Delete previously pasted code (remember to not delete path to .exe file)
  
• Open Steam Main Folder
  Default "C:\Program Files\Steam" or Your Location
  
• In this folder create File "steam.cfg" (.cfg Needs To Be File Extension, not steam.cfg.txt)
  
• Paste This in our "steam.cfg" File (It will prevent form Automatic Updates)
  BootStrapperInhibitAll=Enable
  BootStrapperForceSelfUpdate=False
  
• Open Steam, should looks normal again
  
  I think its everything
  It looks normally, dont know if every function on Steam will work
  If You want to again download Newest Version, delete "steam.cfg" from Main Steam Folder
  
  

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  Again, Special Thanks to lightwo
  

  Originally posted by lightwo:

  Also, a note to anyone who wants to use the instructions as per the OP: if you don't use Windows, edit the URL to replace the date (after /web/, before if_) with one of these:
  

  • Linux: 20230531115543
    
  • macOS: 20230531120503

  
  
  And also Special Thanks to Radoo, from pinned comment below for other alternative solution

[Wiawyr]

Originally posted by Jimmy Rustles:

Originally posted by Eagle_of_Fire:

If there is valid reasons then they should point them out.

And don't get me wrong: there is specific cases where it can be true.

But in this particular case they won't. Because they can't. This is not my first picnic.

Yes, I'm aware this happens all the time, and many claims are unfounded, or unresearched. Other times, there are issues. For example, a popular program/protocol I will not name has a perfect client that's over 10 years old that works perfectly and has a "sweet spot" for a version that is universally accepted. After that point, they embedded ads, and tracking/marketing/spyware into their program as well as excessive bloat. The only security exploit known in the old version was fixed by closing a single port, or disabling a single feature not used by most people. If steam is the same way, I would be willing to take the inconvenience of patching something I can do myself than to deal with the inefficiencies and bad design of the later versions. Being this is a constantly talked about sore-spot, I would hope valve would take notice, and reconsider their design.

RIP Foxit Reader. I'm going to run Winamp 2.91: The Holy Grail edition, and listen to "it really whips the llama's ass" in fond memory. Even though I have them backed up, all previous versions of Winamp are still available for download and still work perfectly fine both online and offline.

Those were better days.

[Basan™]

Originally posted by 🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊:

Originally posted by Wiawyr:

Let's please rise above it.

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Additionally: If folks had written that disclaimer in the thread then I wouldn't of had a reason to write my comment. It seems folks in this thread think that reverting to the old version of steam is harmless when it could potentially be harmful. I'm just doing my part to make sure everyone understands all of the potential risks of doing this. That's all. I'm trying to help people who find this thread make an informed decision about what to do with Steam.
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As you've clearly stated, this is a public thread and we're not forced to post any sort of disclaimer just because you deem it fit (i.e., "freedom or speech and will", if you're catching my drift over here by now)... particularly at this day and age of the thread itself when it's more than clear to most that by using this alternative, that they do know the risks and what they're using and/or doing.

And by now, if your general Steam groupie posture could also please barge the fork off this thread I wouldn't have any issues with it. It's just that you're chasing this sort of thread on a pretty much non-stop basis and that doesn't seem constructive at all, albeit you eventually actually being concerned about others "internet usage security" and some of our points might bear an actual truth the main fact is that Valve didn't had to force upon us this new Steam UI by removing the "-vgui" command and yet they chose to carry onwards with that pathing pattern. Therefore this is all happenning on their fault's account, not ours.
Although, if we need you we now know where to reach you, but apart that please leave us alone and I believe that everyone else around this thread will do similar (i.e., the "live and let live" policy).

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Sub-Zero:

<words> off and stop with your sabotaging with this <words> about "risks". If the thread will be closed by a bot moderator. It's your fault for ruining the only good thread.

Gosh what foul language! Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?

Originally posted by Basan™:

As you've clearly stated, this is a public thread and we're not forced to post any sort of disclaimer just because you deem it fit

I never said anyone has to do anything. I did not write that. Please do not make up things I did not write.

Originally posted by Sub-Zero:

Although, if we need you we now know where to reach you, but apart that please leave us alone and I believe that everyone else around this thread will do similar (i.e., the "live and let live" policy). :hotline:

You can not tell me to stop posting in this steam forum thread or any other steam forum thread. Only moderators can do that and you are not one.

[AMM Better Than You]

Bro the latest steam uses like chromium 85 or something, you're not safer

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by EricFromSouthTown:

Bro the latest steam uses like chromium 85 or something, you're not safer

At least it's not whatever version is in the older steam client.

[Basan™]

Originally posted by 🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊:

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Originally posted by Basan™:

As you've clearly stated, this is a public thread and we're not forced to post any sort of disclaimer just because you deem it fit

I never said anyone has to do anything. I did not write that. Please do not make up things I did not write.

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Read my initially quoted post from you only afew above this one and stop evading the core of it with b**ls**t semantics. Thanks... and farewell, I hope.

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Basan™:

Read my initially quoted post from you only afew above this one and stop evading the core of it with b**ls**t semantics. Thanks... and farewell, I hope.

I'm not sure what to make of your comment. That's almost border-line harassment. I have done nothing wrong. There is no reason to write things like that.

[MonkehMaster]

imagine making claims of using an old steam version and "being unsecure", then spout nonsense about "clicking links in steam"

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do you guys remember when this thread didnt have someone in here trying to cause drama and arguments, with their fake "facts".

i member, so do the berries and pepperidge farms.

[Random Space Marine]

Originally posted by 🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊:

If folks had written that disclaimer in the thread then I wouldn't of had a reason to write my comment. It seems folks in this thread think that reverting to the old version of steam is harmless when it could potentially be harmful. I'm just doing my part to make sure everyone understands all of the potential risks of doing this. That's all. I'm trying to help people who find this thread make an informed decision about what to do with Steam.

You say this here, yet later bagging someone out for making a solid point... Sometimes people use these kinds of conversations extensively to explain to people why the new UI update doesn't work, or that they found something that would make their lives easier (Etc. This thread). Goes to show how logical your argument is, the logic begins and ends with: "Well, I like it. It looks a lot more modern so it must be good." Which breaks down completely when you consider that when the previous UI (the one we had before the newest one) was a failure, it was often a slow "going downhill" process where it would take multiple updates and testing until the developers (Valve) have shown that they are unable to satisfy their customers and have basically said "F*ck it" and decided to try something new out of nowhere.

[Eagle_of_Fire]

Guys, please. We've been asked not to derail the thread further.

Notice how I stopped replying to the guy in question at least 2 pages ago.

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Enclave Here:

Goes to show how logical your argument is

You appear to be confused. I have not argued with anyone in this entire thread.

[Sub-Zero]

Originally posted by Eagle_of_Fire:

Guys, please. We've been asked not to derail the thread further.

Notice how I stopped replying to the guy in question at least 2 pages ago.

Reporting that fox guy should shut him up at least. I just want to keep this thread intact and assist others to revert update to not let them see suffering with blandish piss poor quality update.

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by Sub-Zero:

Reporting that fox guy should shut him up at least. I just want to keep this thread intact and assist others to revert update to not let them see suffering with blandish piss poor quality update.

I would like this thread to remain intact as well. That even sounds like a great goal that you have in mind. Reverting to the old version of Steam is a great idea, even if it is a dangerous thing to do.

[AMM Better Than You]

U don't need to revert the update if you just want the old ui, you can do steam://restartinuimode/vgui on the latest steam version

[🦊Λℚ𝓤ΛƑΛᗯҜᔕ🦊]

Originally posted by EricFromSouthTown:

U don't need to revert the update if you just want the old ui, you can do steam://restartinuimode/vgui on the latest steam version

People in other places on the steam forums said that doesn't work anymore. The vgui option is gone supposedly? I thought that's why this thread was created?