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zarx on 16 January 2013

For some reason Creative Assembly decided that they would include all the DLC in the base game files (even if you don't own the DLC, including the Fall of the Samurai Exp) and add in the numerous updates etc and you need to download a 13GB update. The game takes up 15.7GB on my machine and I would still need to download a 12GB update to play. It's not really a problem with Steam.

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KHlover on 16 January 2013

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 FilesSteamSteam.exe" -install E:

Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct.
Replace C:Program FilesSteam 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.

Note:

This process is only intended for retail store bought copies of Steam games (ie. Left 4 Dead, Modern Warfare 2). It will not work for backup discs of any Steam games

Why dafuq did they not fix this issue? You really shouldn't have to take that measures to install a game from disc.

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Branko2166 on 16 January 2013

You know I was thinking about making this same thread because I had the exact same experience with the same game.
I bought shogun 2 when it released and had no issues installing it from the discs.
I recently purchased a gaming rig and naturally wanted to see how Shogun 2 runs on it and imagine my surprise when my only option was to download.

I googled for a solution and tried the valve recommended one which involved deleting all game data and typing in a command which is supposed to make the game install from the optical drive instead of downloading.

Sadly the results were the same and since I could feel myself getting increasingly frustrated I caved and downloaded it. Now given I am fortunate to have a great connection speed and large download limit but I would imagine this is a huge inconvenience for many users and I don't see why Valve doesn't provide an option within the steam client to simply choose wether or not we as paying customers want to install the game from disc or not. Especially when we have purchased a game at retail. Patches I have no issues with obviously.

Given my experience I will no longer be buying steam games at retail as it defeats the purpose of having a physical copy if I can't install from it.