Can I avoid downloading on Steam?

Well here's the thing. I have a new gaming PC that can actually play my steam library. My Steam library is 20GB in size. My Internet connection is 3/4mb. I have a friend with a much faster internet connection who is willing to download the programs if Steam will let him bring them over onto my PC.

Any help?

He should be able to use the "Backup Game Files" function for any installed game to make an installer and put it on a USB/disc for you. Just have him login to your account, download the games and make installers for 'em all.

edited 13th Dec '12 9:38:10 AM by Talby

Or you could just haul it over there and mooch off of his internet.

Alright, thanks guys, will do.

woupd be a good solution but I can't haul the PC over there, I only have a motorbike.

edited 13th Dec '12 11:16:23 AM by Plumbum

I've done that before. Just downloaded the files, moved them all into the directory on the gaming rig, and then did an file scan for integrity and it did proper registry keys, kept the files it needed, added the ones it didn't have.

Or just leave your PC on overnight or while you're at work, that's what I do. You can wait a day and not go insane. :P

edited 13th Dec '12 11:23:57 AM by Barkey

ehem...

Actually due to the times at which I can download (only overnight) plus the fact I haven't even redeemed my humble bundle yet, I could well be looking more at a week of leaving my PC on overnight draining the power.

edited 13th Dec '12 12:48:20 PM by Plumbum

Yup, Backup Game Files was pretty much built for this.