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Can Steam games be run on a school computer—outside of administrative access—using an external hard drive?

Can Steam games be run on a school computer—outside of administrative access—using an external hard drive?

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06-02-2016, 04:05 PM
#1
Essentially, you’re asking if Steam can be installed onto an external hard drive connected to your desktop computer, allowing you to subsequently download and play games from that drive. You're also curious about whether this method could circumvent any administrative restrictions.
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Darling_Doctor
06-02-2016, 04:05 PM #1

Essentially, you’re asking if Steam can be installed onto an external hard drive connected to your desktop computer, allowing you to subsequently download and play games from that drive. You're also curious about whether this method could circumvent any administrative restrictions.

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lcw123
Junior Member
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06-02-2016, 10:57 PM
#2
Initially, that approach is incorrect. Simply possessing the program files isn’t sufficient; you also require the registry entries established during its installation. Modifying the registry necessitates administrative permissions.

Secondly, should you be discovered engaging in this activity… can you guarantee you wouldn't face severe consequences? Perhaps your computer access would be suspended for the remainder of the academic year? That’s how my high school handled similar situations.

My suggestion: abandon the idea. Perhaps you could enjoy basic web-based flash games instead?

Numerous schools permit access to coolmathgames.
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lcw123
06-02-2016, 10:57 PM #2

Initially, that approach is incorrect. Simply possessing the program files isn’t sufficient; you also require the registry entries established during its installation. Modifying the registry necessitates administrative permissions.

Secondly, should you be discovered engaging in this activity… can you guarantee you wouldn't face severe consequences? Perhaps your computer access would be suspended for the remainder of the academic year? That’s how my high school handled similar situations.

My suggestion: abandon the idea. Perhaps you could enjoy basic web-based flash games instead?

Numerous schools permit access to coolmathgames.

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dantheni64
Junior Member
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06-04-2016, 04:32 PM
#3
Initially, that approach isn’t viable. Simply possessing the program files isn’t sufficient; you also require the registry entries established during its installation. Access to modify the registry necessitates administrator permissions.

Furthermore, should you be discovered engaging in this activity… can you genuinely state you wouldn't encounter severe consequences? Perhaps your computer access would be suspended for the remainder of the academic year? That’s how my high school handled such situations.

My advice: abandon the idea. Perhaps exploring basic online flash games would be a better option.

Numerous schools permit access to coolmathgames.
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dantheni64
06-04-2016, 04:32 PM #3

Initially, that approach isn’t viable. Simply possessing the program files isn’t sufficient; you also require the registry entries established during its installation. Access to modify the registry necessitates administrator permissions.

Furthermore, should you be discovered engaging in this activity… can you genuinely state you wouldn't encounter severe consequences? Perhaps your computer access would be suspended for the remainder of the academic year? That’s how my high school handled such situations.

My advice: abandon the idea. Perhaps exploring basic online flash games would be a better option.

Numerous schools permit access to coolmathgames.

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Lynton
Junior Member
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06-06-2016, 12:19 PM
#4
Absolutely.
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Lynton
06-06-2016, 12:19 PM #4

Absolutely.

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TheFlashBrasil
Junior Member
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06-07-2016, 11:12 PM
#5
Typically, we do not provide code or suggestions for circumventing school, company, or family restrictions. We also refrain from discussing outdated forum posts that are several years old.
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TheFlashBrasil
06-07-2016, 11:12 PM #5

Typically, we do not provide code or suggestions for circumventing school, company, or family restrictions. We also refrain from discussing outdated forum posts that are several years old.