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[Grumpy]

I am using hijacks very first crack he posted, with Win Xp and SP2! Since using this crack I have always played in Offline Mode and have never again let it connect to Steam to Update! And so far absolutely no problems with the game or Crack. (And I finished the game today)
To whoever asked about how to stop Steam from starting when windows starts (Cant remember who asked this) but there must be a way of stopping it as it doesnt start when I start my system.
To whoever asked about the shortcut on the Desktop? I start Hl2 from a shortcut on Desktop (but then mine hasnt been updated!) I actually copied the shortcut that installed originally on the desktop from the retail version and changed the properties to point to and start Hijacks exe! That way the icon still looks the same as the original.
And one last thing the game finishes with................................... Just teasin!

[oPhoEniXo]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

To whoever asked about how to stop Steam from starting when windows starts (Cant remember who asked this) but there must be a way of stopping it as it doesnt start when I start my system.

Run -> regedit:
In:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run/
there is a key named 'Steam' value data:"*directory uesed for steaminstall*\steam\steam.exe" -silent

Remove that and Steam wont start automaticly.
(XP)

PhoEniX

[GLH]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

To whoever asked about how to stop Steam from starting when windows starts (Cant remember who asked this) but there must be a way of stopping it as it doesnt start when I start my system.

There is a box in the Steam-Option -> Interface which you can check or uncheck!

Originally Posted by Grumpy

To whoever asked about the shortcut on the Desktop? I start Hl2 from a shortcut on Desktop (but then mine hasnt been updated!) I actually copied the shortcut that installed originally on the desktop from the retail version and changed the properties to point to and start Hijacks exe! That way the icon still looks the same as the original.

When you have the Steam version of the game you can also make a Desktop icon to start HL2.
Just right-click HL2 in "Your Games" section of Steam and choose "Create DeskTop icon". Then you can change the link to the hijack file.

[Grumpy]

@oPhoEniXo
Yeh but I didnt even do that, there must be an easier way, I cant remember what i did and havent looked into it again.
@GLH
Yeh thanks for that about the little box, you must have posted that as i was typing
And about the shortcut, i did it the lazy way so i could keep the fancy little HL2 icon.

[GLH]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

...And about the shortcut, i did it the lazy way so i could keep the fancy little HL2 icon.

My icon also have the normal HL2 "sign", not the Steam one !!!

[Grumpy]

@GLH

My icon also have the normal HL2 "sign", not the Steam one !!!

Yeh sorry what I should have said is, my Icon for hijacks crack looks exactly like the proper HL2 icon because I changed the properties of the original HL2 desktop shortcut to make it point to Hijacks crack.

[hijack]

Here's the torrent of the package of v1.5: hijack_hl2-1.5.torrent

[janapier]

Steam discussion not allowed? WTF? Have you heard about "trusted computing"? No? I thought as much! The point is I would have bought HL2 like I bought HL, but not with the F_U_C_King "Steam" crap! So, peeps, post your Steam circumvention methods!

F_U_C_K STEAM!

We go for a total pirate copy. No cent for the Valve ****ers!

F_U_C_K VALVE!

[corruptionMAN]

hijack
i need your help!!!!!

[sabbey]

Thanks guys, that takes care of most of the problems! If anyone can think of what I can do to get the firewall issue fixed, please let me know. In the meantime, I guess I'll work into getting the offline mode started...

Originally Posted by Grumpy

@GLH

Yeh sorry what I should have said is, my Icon for hijacks crack looks exactly like the proper HL2 icon because I changed the properties of the original HL2 desktop shortcut to make it point to Hijacks crack.

I did that as well, but ended up having to tell the shortcut what icon to use, since it lost the hl2 one once changing the link details. Seems to work though...

[SoreReaver]

Could someone please post a Win98SE version?

[sabbey]

This is starting to piss me off...

I can't get the offline mode to start. All it does is try to connect to Steam, even though it says it is offline ready. By clicking on Hijack's link it just brings up a Steam - Updating bar and unless I am connected, nothing happens.

This is the most stupid CP I have ever heard of or have seen! Valve and VU are going to get much crap over this methinks!

EDIT: It's working now. For some reason it'll only work if I have have the modem off as the PC is booting up. If I have it on at startup and turn it off to play the game, it won't work. I also found out that it is an error causing the crash, not my firewall. I read something about this at the Steam forums, all one needs to do is push enter a few times to complete the loading. I just wish I knew what was causing it and what the actual error is. HL2 won't minimize to find out...

Oh well, at least I can play now and haven't notice the level of stuttering that I did the first time I tried playing. Whether this is in due to the game being played offline, while before I was online I have no idea. Again thanks for all the help everyone!

[Dimensio]

Originally Posted by janapier

Steam discussion not allowed? WTF? Have you heard about "trusted computing"? No? I thought as much! The point is I would have bought HL2 like I bought HL, but not with the F_U_C_King "Steam" crap! So, peeps, post your Steam circumvention methods!

F_U_C_K STEAM!

We go for a total pirate copy. No cent for the Valve ****ers!

F_U_C_K VALVE!

I guess you didn't need your forum account anyway.

[mtxstylez]

PLEASE HELP ME GUYS!

I cant play CSS or HL2 at all. Both are malfunctioning.

Here is what I have installed:

1. Regular Steam w/ CS 1.6 KEY
2. Downloaded CSS (LUZIFER version)
3. Downloaded HL2 (EMPORIO 3.9GB version)

Here are my problems:

1. CSS cannot be played online anymore (Protocol 6 error)
---> I suspect CSS updated so I cant join new servers, does this mean it cannot be played anymore?
2. HL2 single player cannot be played anymore. I can't load or save games so it's quite pointless. Some error saying Steam doesnt work (even though I run Steam before I open up HL2).

Anyone have a solution for me?

I will do anything required to play these games for free. Did I download the wrong CSS version, I noticed there is an EMPORIO version. Same for HL2, there are 3 different versions, a 3.9GB one, 2.0GB one and 1.5GB one - so confusing, I just chose the 3.9GB one.

Please help me.

[DexterHol]

Originally Posted by mtxstylez

PLEASE BAN ME GUYS!

I cant play CSS or HL2 at all. Both are malfunctioning.

Here is what I have installed:

1. Regular Steam w/ CS 1.6 KEY
2. Downloaded CSS (LUZIFER version)
3. Downloaded HL2 (EMPORIO 3.9GB version)

Here are my problems:

1. CSS cannot be played online anymore (Protocol 6 error)
---> I suspect CSS updated so I cant join new servers, does this mean it cannot be played anymore?
2. HL2 single player cannot be played anymore. I can't load or save games so it's quite pointless. Some error saying Steam doesnt work (even though I run Steam before I open up HL2).

Anyone have a solution for me?

I will do anything required to play these games for free. Did I download the wrong CSS version, I noticed there is an EMPORIO version. Same for HL2, there are 3 different versions, a 3.9GB one, 2.0GB one and 1.5GB one - so confusing, I just chose the 3.9GB one.

Please ban me.

"I will do anything required to play these games for free." ?? How stupid can you be?