How to Add Legally Purchased Games to Steam Without Re-downloading
Learn how to add your legally purchased games to Steam without re-downloading, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines.
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No, you should refrain from adding a pirated game to Steam. Once you legally purchase the game, you can add the legally downloaded content to Steam using the same folder to avoid duplicate downloads. Steps: Purchase the game, locate the existing game files, and direct Steam to use those files during installation. This ensures compliance with legal guidelines and prevents the use of pirated content.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I use my pirated games with Steam? No, using pirated games on Steam violates their terms of service and legal guidelines.
- What are the steps to add a game to Steam? To add a game to Steam, purchase it, locate the existing game files, and direct Steam to use those files to avoid re-downloading.
- Is it legal to share games on Steam? Steam allows sharing through its Family Sharing feature, but sharing pirated games is illegal.
- How can I avoid duplicate downloads on Steam? You can avoid duplicate downloads by linking Steam to the existing game files you already have.