Steam on windows xp

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This is a stripped down version of the last compatible version of Steam for Windows XP released by Valve dated 26 November I use this personally to play GoldSrc games online with the absolute minimum resources needed.

I uploaded it as perhaps it is useful to someone else I cannot provide any support, it 'works for me' on my bit Windows XP system, please make sure you read below if you have a problem as it might give you the answer. Can confirm. I happened to have, miraculously, a copy of Steam from before the countdown update which still works with the servers.

For now. Really hoping Valve doesn't pull a dick move and block access to the servers for older versions. Though I suppose they could still technically be used to run XP-friendly games as Steam does offer to run offline if it can't connect.

It's true that some of the games on Steam which once supported XP get updates that cease compatibility. I've noticed this happen with some of the titles I own, to my chagrin. However, it's still worth it for the games that don't get such updates, especially for offline games.

I'm currently having a problem with my computer one of the motherboard RAM slots isn't keeping the chip secure and it's throwing bad data My hand may be forced and I may have to overhaul my desktop now but once I can confirm my other RAM is working fine and my hard drive data is still valid, I'll see about preparing an archive if no one else does.

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Though, 7 is on its way to the same fate as XP. No sense in investing in outdated operating systems. Last edited by Revelene ; 28 Oct, pm. A few threads on the topic Last edited by cSg mc-Hotsauce ; 28 Oct, pm. Last edited by Torquato de Rezende ; 14 Feb, pm. Then when work on XP. Game on w7 or better W10 works pretty well on most 10 year old machines Last edited by Silicon Vampire ; 14 Feb, pm.

Originally posted by Silicon Vampire :. I don't know if the ID is the same for everyone or if it's specific to your account. PackageInfoConverter keep say "Wrong packageinfo version" Which version i should use? Or can someone share renew ver?

How it can be fixed? Reviewer: simon9 - - December 11, Subject: packageinfo. Then copy " packageinfo. Then add in " steam. Reviewer: BFeely - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - November 21, Subject: Still works with a compatibility tool Turns out it isn't the login that is causing it to freeze past , but an updated packageinfo. This version was running perfectly until yesterday, but when i tried strating it today, it got stuck on login screen.

Even steamoverlay which never work for me in this version is now working again! So if you have problem running this version, just follow the steps in comment by masterak. Thank you so much for the fix masterak!!

You are madlad. I figured out the login issue: certificates problem. Same build works on 7, this is what made me figure it out. I have uploaded a version with the updated certificates and a version of Steam, you dont need to use it , make sure you read description as there are 2 things you need to login with XP.

Good luck. Reviewer: testing - favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 25, Subject: not sure Reviewer: randy - - June 23, Subject: Something to try 2 things: 1. Note the -no-browser parameter that version uses. It disables a lot of stuff that could be related to why people are having problems. Also I don't let steam save login credentials, perhaps another clue. Good luck! Reviewer: larbobdm - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 22, Subject: Can confirm build kind of works The build linked in the review below me kind of works but I also couldn't get any games to download content servers unreachable.

This is working perfectly for me. EDIT2: I disagree that the client is useless. I am able to update games on the computer and connect to VAC secured servers in games such as Half-Life. Reviewer: Plece0 - favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite - June 19, Subject: How to get older steam client working The only way to get a functioning steam client is to download one from November of I discovered this while attempting to get the old library on windows 7.

Installing games doesn't work for me. But using the fix provided by the original download.