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Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Ollie30001, Dec 15, 2006.

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  1. Ollie30001 Newcomer, in training Posts: 170

    I aint been able to log on to steam for 2 days.

    says steam is unable to connect to the steam servers or something, so i dont think its just me...? anyone else unable to use steam or any of their games?
    Ollie30001, Dec 15, 2006
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  2. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,898   +75

    I haven't had that trouble in the last couple of days. I'll check again when I get home today.
    mailpup, Dec 15, 2006
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  3. N1Hawk Newcomer, in training Posts: 248

    i've been able to login to Steam the last month no problems
    N1Hawk, Dec 15, 2006
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  4. Ollie30001 Newcomer, in training Posts: 170

    hmmm interesting...maby it is just me then

    anyone no the cause for the error "steam is unable to connect to the steam servers"? then?

    ive been unable to log in all day was fine a couple days ago, everything else works ok.
    Ollie30001, Dec 15, 2006
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  5. Jesse_hz TechSpot Maniac Posts: 638

    That message will appear if you're not properly connected to the Internet, or if you have blocked Steam in your firewall.
    Jesse_hz, Dec 15, 2006
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  6. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Actualy it's today because I heard that Steam's server is down at the moment so we cant log it ( that's just what I heard so dont get mad if im wrong ;) )

    Also I cant log in earlier... I want to play with garry's mod :(
    TimeParadoX, Dec 15, 2006
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  7. Grafficks Newcomer, in training Posts: 454

    I couldn't get on all of today. But then again I don't play that much anymore because all I have is CS 1.6, in which every server is infected with kids yelling in their mic with high-pitched voices...Not like I get much time to play anyways, my workload is a b**** near Christmas time...

    I get the "unable to connect to Steam servers" thing and then I click the support link it gives me, and it turns out that support.steampowered.com is also down (and every other part of steampowered.com is ok...) lol :haha:
    Grafficks, Dec 15, 2006
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  8. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    lol yeah Steam is weird like that grafficks ;)

    I guess it's true that steam's server is down?
    TimeParadoX, Dec 15, 2006
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  9. N1Hawk Newcomer, in training Posts: 248

    but i can login fine now? Maybe i'm lucky?
    N1Hawk, Dec 15, 2006
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  10. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Cool, I want to play with garry's mod but I cant get into freaking steam! :(
    TimeParadoX, Dec 15, 2006
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  11. mailpup TS Special Forces Posts: 7,898   +75

    Evidently there is a power outage in the Bellevue/Seattle area in the Northwest that was caused by a severe storm. It has affected Steam server availability.
    mailpup, Dec 15, 2006
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  12. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Ah ok, I knew it was a storm or something in washington that messed up the server ;)
    TimeParadoX, Dec 15, 2006
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  13. danger_mouse Newcomer, in training Posts: 70

    Yea i havnt been able to log on for a few days now :(
    danger_mouse, Dec 16, 2006
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  14. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 3,546

    I am able to log in no problem, however I do get the message:

    DonNagual, Dec 16, 2006
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  15. N3051M Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,800

    i've been off blowing steam for the last 2 days since it wouldn't connect (thought it was some nasty network problem again..). Luckly i havn't started pulling my hair yet :D

    Steam should be working now.. just logged on to it..
    N3051M, Dec 16, 2006
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  16. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Yes it works now, I was owning a few hours ago on HL deathmatch :D
    TimeParadoX, Dec 16, 2006
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  17. Ollie30001 Newcomer, in training Posts: 170

    problem after problem...i can now log on but counter strike source servers list doesnt come up with anything, ses there is a problem with the master server or something..:(
    Ollie30001, Dec 16, 2006
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  18. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    Ollie30001, The reason for that problem is because your Firewall is active you have to Disable it to play ( I have to do it to ) ;)
    TimeParadoX, Dec 16, 2006
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  19. Ollie30001 Newcomer, in training Posts: 170

    nah wasnt nothing to do with my firewall, there are no secure server at the moment for some reason, all i had to do was change the "secure" to "all" settings in the server filter
    Ollie30001, Dec 16, 2006
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  20. TimeParadoX Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,445

    :haha: yeah the VAC secure severs are down because Seattle is in a storm right now and they cant get the servers back up, they got Steam up though so you can still play games ;)
    TimeParadoX, Dec 16, 2006
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