B6-Original vershion

[BlackSix]

Originally Posted by SlipBall

Hi Blacksix, could you see if a download link could be provided for the original release vs. of the game. No matter how much I try Steam interferes with me attempting to have that vs. for play.

I can't understand your question. Do you want the original 1.0 version? It's impossible, Steam don't let you such possibility.

[jibo]

hello B6 how things are goin' ? ( you just have to say "well")

[il_corleone]

Blacksix i think that is not impossible, only if you have the CD, i have the collectors edition so, if i install the game and turn off the automatic updates, i caan play the original 1.0 righ? but the activacion process and etc? Salute!

[SlipBall]

Originally Posted by BlackSix

I can't understand your question. Do you want the original 1.0 version? It's impossible, Steam don't let you such possibility.

I thought if made available like the beta patch v.1.08.18956 or the others, it could then be unzipped in proper folder. I can do that now with other vs but not the 1.0 v

[Continu0]

buy the CD, this will alow you to install 1.0. I don´t think there is another way. The purpose of Steam is, that all players use the actual Version, so it doesn´t make sense to provide earlier versions...

[ATAG_Dutch]

Guys, I have the CD from the collector's edition. All the disc does is install steam, and then the game downloads via steam. So even with the disc, you'll still receive the last official retail release, i.e. v1.05.

But Slipball, what reason do you have for wanting the initial release?

[Dano]

Originally Posted by ATAG_Dutch

Guys, I have the CD from the collector's edition. All the disc does is install steam, and then the game downloads via steam. So even with the disc, you'll still receive the last official retail release, i.e. v1.05.

But Slipball, what reason do you have for wanting the initial release?

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Dano

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

Really? Ok, I stand corrected. I haven't installed since March 2011, so you could be right. I'd swear that's how it happened back then though.....

[Continu0]

Originally Posted by Dano

Mine installs from the disc and then updates via steam.

same here. It should be possible with every CD, but i have no idea how to change the installation-way (cd or steam-download).

[JG52Uther]

Apparently you do this, no idea if it works with CoD though:
Installing from Disc instead of Steam

Question
I try to install my retail game from the included disc(s), but the game begins downloading through Steam instead. What can be done?

Answer
Mac Users:
If you are using a Mac, you will not be able to install from the disc. Please double-click on the game in your Library list to begin downloading and installing the software.

Using Steam launch options to install retail games from disc

• Log in to Steam and click on Library.
  
• Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
• Insert the first disc into your computer.
• Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
• Press Windows Key + R to open Run
• In the Run window type: "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:

Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct. Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location. Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.

Blackdog posted this a while back:

Originally Posted by Blackdog_kt

Steam always brings the version up to the latest official patch in one go.

So, if you download from Steam you'll have 1.05.something.

If you install from the disk and disable Steam updates you'll have 1.0.something, which you cannot upgrade incrementally: turning on updates will bring you up to 1.05.something, as if you were downloading from Steam.

The only way to have the ability to go back to a specific version is to keep backups of each one. Steam does have such a feature. Before applying any update you can backup your current version. I had all versions backed up on my HD, from EU release to the latest one, but disk space was running low and i deleted them.