Is there any way to run an older version of the Steam client?
The latest auto-update of Steam (5 November 2015) has broken the Steam client on OS X 10.6.8. This means I can no longer install or update any of my games, nor even play games that use the Steam DRM system.
Is there any way to install an older version of the steam client, and prevent it from auto-updating itself to the latest, broken, version?
Best Answer
Yes. But it's not really recommended.
There are sites out there like FileHippo or OldVersion.com that will let you download the older versions of the Steam client. However, it's REALLY not recommended to do so.
With that being said, unless you want to block Steam from checking its servers for a new update, this will almost always involve the usage of a pirated Steam client.
Usage of a pirated Steam client is against the Steam user agreement and cause problems for you as the user, the least of which is the permanent banning of your Steam Account as well as being banned from any games which uses the Steam VAC.
If your OSX Client isn't working, before using an older version, try heading to the Steam community forum and see if there are others with the same issue. If possible, reinstall the client. (You SHOULD be able to do this without having to redownload the games already installed.)
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How do I revert to an older version of Steam client?
As of right now, it's completely possible to download and play older versions of games owned on Steam with the help of somewhere like SteamDB \u2013 all you need to do is find the depot of the version you want to play.Can you use an older version of Steam?
You can revert the UI, yes.Can you roll back a Steam client update?
On the "Account" tab under "Beta Participation" click the "Change..." button. Select the "Steam Beta Update" from the drop down list and click "OK"....If you are using Big Picture Mode:❌ Revert Skyrim Special Edition to an Old Version | Works in 2020 After Steam Client Update
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