Using torrents to download Steam files

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Gui_HD
Member

08-28-2016, 09:57 PM

I want to switch to buying games legally. I created a Steam account and tried out some free titles to understand the service. I downloaded TF2 but my internet speed is slow (512kbps), so I can't finish the whole download at once. When I turned off my computer, all progress disappeared. I moved Dota 2 to my library and downloaded it via torrent, then copied the files into the 'common' folder. Steam didn't recognize them, even after copying to the downloading/570 folder. There seems to be an issue linking torrent files to Steam purchases. Can I find a way to connect torrent downloads directly to games I buy on Steam?

Gui_HD

08-28-2016, 09:57 PM #1

Bazza130202
Senior Member

386

09-14-2016, 01:51 AM

You stopped it abruptly, but it stays active when you enable sleep mode with Steam open—it keeps pausing until the internet reconnects.

Bazza130202

09-14-2016, 01:51 AM #2

You stopped it abruptly, but it stays active when you enable sleep mode with Steam open—it keeps pausing until the internet reconnects.

xLikax
Member

173

09-27-2016, 08:06 AM

It seems you're experiencing an issue where your download progress isn't saved when you close Steam or turn off your computer. This might indicate a problem with your Steam setup.

xLikax

09-27-2016, 08:06 AM #3

It seems you're experiencing an issue where your download progress isn't saved when you close Steam or turn off your computer. This might indicate a problem with your Steam setup.

3picxPwnage
Junior Member

09-28-2016, 04:19 AM

I tried but it keeps doing that.

3picxPwnage

09-28-2016, 04:19 AM #4

I tried but it keeps doing that.

MineRocksFTW
Member

09-29-2016, 10:15 PM

I disabled my PC while still using Steam, could this be the cause?

MineRocksFTW

09-29-2016, 10:15 PM #5

I disabled my PC while still using Steam, could this be the cause?

Derp7575
Member

184

09-30-2016, 01:25 AM

Shut down or rest?

Derp7575

09-30-2016, 01:25 AM #6

Shut down or rest?

Sonic63899
Member

10-05-2016, 05:55 AM

Shut Down

Sonic63899

10-05-2016, 05:55 AM #7

Shut Down

Chile_PvP
Junior Member

10-05-2016, 12:42 PM

Why are you turning things off so often? Just shut it down when you're away for a while, restart after updates or programs, or when you want a quick refresh—usually weekly or every other week.

Chile_PvP

10-05-2016, 12:42 PM #8

Why are you turning things off so often? Just shut it down when you're away for a while, restart after updates or programs, or when you want a quick refresh—usually weekly or every other week.

mccoop03
Posting Freak

910

10-05-2016, 01:30 PM

I believe sleeping will help preserve my download progress, so I’ll give it a try. The original question remains unchanged.

mccoop03

10-05-2016, 01:30 PM #9

I believe sleeping will help preserve my download progress, so I’ll give it a try. The original question remains unchanged.

MrJoris02
Member

195

10-05-2016, 06:27 PM

#10

There isn't a straightforward method to download game files via torrent and connect them to Steam purchases. Finding the right torrent can be difficult, and even if you locate one, Steam may not support it.

MrJoris02

10-05-2016, 06:27 PM #10

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