Well, Steam's internet download didn't work, so I tried to install from the disks again. I got an error message while installing, which I have never received before. "Error 1305: Error reading from file C:/Programfiles/Valve/SteamApps/source sound.gcf. Verify that this file exists and is accessible." I clicked retry and the same error occurred.
Steam is really annoying. I'll try installing it again, I guess.
Also, I am borrowing this from a friend; he had no problems installing. I am also just installing Half Life 2, not the other 3 possible games you can intsall: Half Life 1, Counter Strike Source, or Half Life 2 Deathmatch.
I am installing the game of the year edition.