I have the disk to CS: Source but Steam wants me to purchase it online

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76561198136347920 May 31, 2015 @ 7:53pm

I have the Install disc for CounterStrike: Source but when i go to steam it wants me to repurchase it. I want to have it in my library for when I purchase Garry's Mod because I've heard Gmod works better with source but I cant get It from the disc into my Steam Library without steam asking me to purchase it or asking for my card. If it helps I plan on making all of my purchases with steam gift cards but I don't want to waste any money on CS for Gmod if I can just use the dis. Any help to resolve this is much appreciated.

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Teknohead May 31, 2015 @ 8:00pm

Who did ya buy it off?

supertrooper225 May 31, 2015 @ 8:02pm

You need the disc and the key it comes with. If you don't have the key, the disc is not useful at all. If you have both you should be able to install and play the game.

Spawn of Totoro May 31, 2015 @ 8:03pm

If the game didn't come with a cd-key, then you can't add it to Steam or even play it.

The only way is to buy the game, either from Steam or some other retailer. There are no second hand copies when it comes to PC games.

Teknohead May 31, 2015 @ 8:05pm

If you are legit i t can be annoying. I have many many including all cod originals... But if did not buy from steam why would they support.

Teknohead May 31, 2015 @ 8:06pm

Awhile ago steam would accept retail keys .. but that was a long time ago

Last edited by Teknohead; May 31, 2015 @ 8:07pm

Spawn of Totoro May 31, 2015 @ 8:08pm

Originally posted by Teknohead:
Awhile ago steam would accept retail keys .. but that was a long time ago

They still do. It is up to the developer if they wish to allow their keys to work with Steam.

There is even a list of retail keys that are accepted.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601&l=english

Last edited by Spawn of Totoro; May 31, 2015 @ 8:09pm

76561198136347920 May 31, 2015 @ 8:10pm

Originally posted by Teknohead:
Who did ya buy it off?

teknohead It's just my dad's old copy, idk where its from

Teknohead May 31, 2015 @ 8:10pm

I have tried my old cod and many other they all fail ... fair enough not mad just wanted the archive anyway

Spawn of Totoro May 31, 2015 @ 8:11pm

Originally posted by QuantumSpuds:
Originally posted by Teknohead:
Who did ya buy it off?
teknohead It's just my dad's old copy, idk where its from

The games has already been tied to his own account then. You will be unable to use it.

Bear May 31, 2015 @ 8:12pm

then he probobly alrady downloaded it so you can use it

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76561198136347920 May 31, 2015 @ 8:12pm

Thanks guys, I'll look to see if it came with a key.

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Teknohead May 31, 2015 @ 8:12pm

Originally posted by Spawn of Totoro:
Originally posted by Teknohead:
Awhile ago steam would accept retail keys .. but that was a long time ago

They still do. It is up to the developer if they wish to allow their keys to work with Steam.

There is even a list of retail keys that are accepted.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7480-WUSF-3601&l=english

Yeah that .. im talking about way older keys

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