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CptCook Jun 6, 2017 @ 11:38am
Downloading steam games with IDM?
Hi guys, so the title is pretty self explanatory, can I or cannot use Internet Download Manager to download games at a faster rate than Steam's? If I can, I'd like to know how too. Thanks!
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Nevergiveup Jun 6, 2017 @ 12:22pm 
IDM? is this 2007?
I doubt you can.
steam games ARE download thru steam client.
Esteban Paunero Dec 25, 2018 @ 3:53pm 
Originally posted by Smurf:
IDM? is this 2007?

It's not 2007, but idm boosts SO MUCH the download speeds that steam offers to you even TODAY. It's a great software and is a shame that steam doesn't offer a way to download the games standalone. The download speeds are awful
Mr. Megidramon Dec 25, 2018 @ 3:54pm 
Originally posted by Esteban Paunero:
Originally posted by Smurf:
IDM? is this 2007?

It's not 2007, but idm boosts SO MUCH the download speeds that steam offers to you even TODAY. It's a great software and is a shame that steam doesn't offer a way to download the games standalone. The download speeds are awful
Why ya necroing threads?

Let the dead lie in peace!!!
gop4ik Nov 16, 2019 @ 6:36pm 
Originally posted by veryboredgamer:
Originally posted by Esteban Paunero:

It's not 2007, but idm boosts SO MUCH the download speeds that steam offers to you even TODAY. It's a great software and is a shame that steam doesn't offer a way to download the games standalone. The download speeds are awful
Why ya necroing threads?

Let the dead lie in peace!!!
It's 2019 and I'm still using IDM, you should try it out :D it's still better than normal download on steam though
ВаttlingNebulа Nov 17, 2019 @ 5:54am 
Originally posted by .:
Originally posted by veryboredgamer:
Why ya necroing threads?

Let the dead lie in peace!!!
It's 2019 and I'm still using IDM, you should try it out :D it's still better than normal download on steam though
How are you downloading Steam Games through IDM? Could you please share us?
ʙᴜɴ.ᴇ Nov 17, 2019 @ 5:56am 
not possible to use any external downloader to download steam games since its all built into steam client.

I find the download speeds to be perfectly fine though.
harley Nov 17, 2019 @ 5:56am 
Let it die, let it die, let it shrivel up and die!
porjspn Nov 17, 2019 @ 3:13pm 
Originally posted by GageTheSpartan:
Let it die, let it die, let it shrivel up and die!
If is still moving, then, I won't stop poking with a stick:steamsalty:.


Originally posted by 💕 𝓑𝓾𝓷 💕:
not possible to use any external downloader to download steam games since its all built into steam client.

I find the download speeds to be perfectly fine though.
Yes, it is, just download a steam backup from almost anywhere and install in the steam library folder, delete any exe and dll, then hit download on steam, steam Will find the game and download only what's missing... (5/6 mb)
Pleighour Jan 27, 2021 @ 10:25pm 
Originally posted by :
Originally posted by veryboredgamer:
Why ya necroing threads?

Let the dead lie in peace!!!
It's 2019 and I'm still using IDM, you should try it out :D it's still better than normal download on steam though
It's 2021 and I'm still using IDM. Still want faster steam downloads :b
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