Half-Life 1 and XP????

[Toolman]

After many years I decided I wanted to play Half-Life again and attempted to install it, but was unable to complete the installation. It is unable to update online. I have tried to go directly to Sierra.com but connection always times out. What can I do to play this game in XP? How can I complete the installation and download updates, patches etc?

Does Half-Life2 have most of what I need?

I'm on Planet Half-Life trying to find what I need. Any advice would be greatly appreciated?

 

[Q]

I can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not....

http://www.steampowered.com

Download it, register (free), then 'install' HL1, it'll ask for your CD key.

 

[skulkingghost]

The game is on steam, if you buy half life 2, you will get half life source for free, which is half life 1 just on the new engine.

 

[RoloMather]

HL1 sucks.

 

[DaveSimmons]

You can use your license key on Steam and download there.

It works fine on my XP SP3 gaming PC with ATI 4870.

I need to get back to playing it, I stopped at the giant claw monster in the launch area.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

No.

To the OP, I had no problems installing HL on both Vista and XP from the disc. Can you be more specific regarding your problem?

Otherwise just use Steam to download it

 

[Raduque]

Sierra games doesn't exist anymore. You'll need to get the patches from Valve or Planet half-life.

Best way to do it is simply to get a copy of Steam, register your HL key on it and download and install HL that way.

 

[KeithTalent]

I've installed on both XP and Vista machines with no problems. Go through Steam and you should be fine, as Quintox suggested.

KT

 

[Drako]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

Sacrilege!

 

[dj2004]

With entering your HL1 key on Steam you may get the expansion packs too (Blue and Opposing Force). Depends on which HL1 version you have I think.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

lol you're doing a good job of trying to make everyone hate you

 

[styrafoam]

Originally posted by: dj2004
With entering your HL1 key on Steam you may get the expansion packs too (Blue and Opposing Force). Depends on which HL1 version you have I think.

I put my key in from my copy of HL1 and it gave me everything pre HL2, minus counter strike condition zero. DOD, TFC, and CS were always free, but Blueshift and Opposing Force weren't.

 

[styrafoam]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

Quite the compelling arguement you make there.

 

[brandonwh64]

HL1 was a turning point to first person shooters!

 

[StinkyMojo]

HL1 = Best FPS

 

[Golgatha]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

You take that back!

 

[BFG10K]

I've installed and played both the original and Source version of HL1 on my XP box.

 

[Sam25]

Originally posted by: RoloMather
HL1 sucks.

No it doesn't. Now shut-up and don't make stupid posts.

 

[will889]

Originally posted by: StinkyMojo
HL1 = Best FPS

Yes, but with NOLF1 a very close second.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: skulkingghost
The game is on steam, if you buy half life 2, you will get half life source for free, which is half life 1 just on the new engine.

negative. the only way is to get it in valve complete pack for $100 or buy it alone for $10

http://store.steampowered.com/app/280/

 

[UberNeuman]

Originally posted by: will889

Originally posted by: StinkyMojo
HL1 = Best FPS

Yes, but with NOLF1 a very close second.

God, I wish there was a new NOLF game...

/love 1 and 2
//but 1 was better