How To Install Non-Steam Left 4 Dead:Updated 9-6-2009
Prerequisites:Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 - Download and install:
32-bit or
64-bitMicrosoft's .net Framework 3.5 - Download and install
.net 3.5 Quick Setup:I. Install Left 4 Dead:Download and Install either Skidrow, iAPULA, or [psy] releases (other
FULL retail releases will work also).
II. Update Left 4 Dead:Update L4D to the latest version using the update installers linked below.
The Full Update will update any version L4D. After installing latest full/incremental update, install any hotfixes that are available.
III. Patch Game with Rev-Emu:Install Latest Rev-Emu Installer.
Go into your Left 4 Dead\bin\config folder and make Masterserver.vdf Read-Only.
Edit rev.ini with notepad to change your name. [SteamUser=YourName and PlayerName=YourName]
IV. Play by executing the Cracked Left4Dead.exe!:Create a shortcut on your desktop to left4dead.exe and add
-console -novid -nohltv -serverbrowser to its launch parameters:
Right click your shortcut, select properties. In the "Target" field, you should have:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Left 4 Dead\left4dead.exe" -console -novid -nohltv -serverbrowser
Launch the game,
uncheck "Steam Cloud", and accept.
Play Left 4 Dead!
BEWARE: Leaving steam cloud checked will result in the game crashing to desktop every time you start it.
See the 'Steam Cloud' entry registry solution
here]
