How to Install a Game on a PC

Using Steam

1. Open Steam. This application resembles a white piece of machinery on a blue background.

   1. If you don't yet have Steam installed on your computer, install it before continuing.

2. Log into Steam if prompted. Type in your account name and password, then click LOG IN. This will log you into Steam.

   1. You may be prompted to enter a code that Steam sends to your Steam email address in order to authorize your computer.

3. Click the STORE tab. It's at the top of the Steam window.

   1. You may have to scroll down and click OK, take me to the Store to continue.

4. Select a game you want to purchase. Daily deals, recommended games, new releases, and employee picks appear on the main STORE page. If you want to purchase a game not listed here, either type its name into the search bar at the top of the window, or select the Games tab to select a genre.

5. Scroll down and click Add to Cart. This green button is below the "Buy [Game Name]" heading in the middle of the page.

6. Click Purchase for myself. It's a green button near the top of the page.

7. Select your payment information. You can pay through PayPal, or you can use a credit or debit card.

8. Click Purchase. This option is in the middle of the screen. Doing so will complete your transaction and add the game to your Steam library.

9. Click the Library tab. It's in the upper-left side of the Steam window.

10. Download your game. Double-click your game's name in the left-hand toolbar, then click OK when prompted. This will begin downloading the game to your computer.

11. Double-click the game's name when it finishes downloading. Once your game finishes downloading to your computer, double-clicking its name in Steam will begin running it. You have successfully installed a game on your PC.