Digital Download can be burned to DVD?

[chammy 7]

I am wondering if it can be done, download and burn it to a DVD for later reinstallment. Of course most likely not. I am just worried that if I purchased ArmA2 in digital download form, what if I run into problems later, or if I have to reinstall. Will i be provided a purchase code that I can hold onto for dear life in the future in case a terrorist drops an E bomb near me? Can anyone shed some light on this? ArmA2 is available tomorrow in the US, so far that is what I have heard. Maybe I should just purchase the DVD and wait for it to arrive. hmmm

[sirex 0]

if you mean download from a shop that you pay for, i cant see why backing up those files would be a problem.

if you mean downloading a torrent of the game, then no.

[Amuro 10]

I know that Steam has a game backup function, even though I never used it.

[chammy 7]

LOL, not from a Torrent but from an online shop yes. I notice with Steam there is a file called common where the games are at, i assume I can back up those files but I didnt see an installment executable in there unless I am not looking right.

thanks

[Rexxenexx 0]

When I got ArmA1 from online (Sprocket I think) it was an exe. So I just saved it to an external HD. You are given a code. I saved to a txt file with the exe for future reference.

[Cellus 10]

If it's on your HD, it can be on a CD/DVD. Just need a code to install it (for Securom).

[Noraf 0]

well, in my e-mail i got when i bought the game, it said they recomended burning it out for safe keepinge, and easier reinstalments....

[Nazul 10]

My 505 download version from nexway looks like -

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis.exe

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis-1.bin

through to

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis-11.bin

So theres 12 files at roughly 7.5gigs. just split over 2 dvds. no problemo at all.

[frederf 0]

My D2D copy was a directory and looked exactly like the contents of what the hard DVD copy would be. I'm sure I could put it on DVD and install from there all I wanted.

[galzohar 31]

If you purchase from steam, I'm not sure about their backup feature as I never used it, but the following generally works:

- Copy game files from the game folder in the steamapps folder to a safe place.

- When reinstalling, reinstall steam, start redownloading the game, and once the download starts close steam.

- Copy backed up game folder back into where it should be.

- Run steam again.

- Let it download updates if necessary and play.

[Cpt.Goose 10]

Yes you can burn it to a Dual Layer DVD from the Direct2Drive download file. Infact it should run just like popping the DVD game in as long as auto run is enabled.

[Cellus 10]

Just install steam (have that on your back-up CD as well), run it so it updates, then copy over the game files into whatever folder you've made. Done it several times between hard drives (70+gb). No need to trick Steam - they'll just turn up as ready when you open it next.

[Sierra Oscar 10]

Have a read over the following: Using the Steam Backup Feature

The moving file method is just as effective though in my view.

[svedge 0]

The GamersGate version is downloaded to your disk, so if you want it over to DVD, its just to burn all the files from the "GamersGate temporary files" folder.

[xxbbcc 6]

The Direct2Drive version can be burned to a DVD and then reinstalled later on with your activation code. All you need to do is zip/rar it to 4.5 GB volumes and then you can use normal DVDs.

[chammy 7]

well, in my e-mail i got when i bought the game, it said they recomended burning it out for safe keepinge, and easier reinstalments....

What site did you get yours Noraf?

[Binkowski 26]

I purchased ArmA2 from Germany petergames.de, once I had all the files downloaded I burned them to two separate DVD's, so when ever I want to reinstall the game just pop the DVD in, extract the files to a folder, run the EXE.

[MulleDK19 21]

Just remember, digital downloads can only be installed 5 times. So you're better of just buying the DVD.

[Rexxenexx 0]

My D2D copy was a directory and looked exactly like the contents of what the hard DVD copy would be. I'm sure I could put it on DVD and install from there all I wanted.

How big was that dir? I might go that way.

EDIT: N/m got the size.

Edited July 5, 2009 by Rexxenexx
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[yobert1 10]

My 505 download version from nexway looks like -

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis.exe

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis-1.bin

through to

ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis-11.bin

So theres 12 files at roughly 7.5gigs. just split over 2 dvds. no problemo at all.

I re installed windows and forgot to save the ArmedAssault2_edsr_efis.exe Is my only hope that nexway awnser there mails?