How to idle with multiple accounts TF2?

Satangel · 05-29-2012, 11:52 AM

'm really trying to find a method to run about 4-8 TF2 accounts at the same time but it just won't work. Most I've succeeded in was 2 accounts, where one was Sandboxed and the other just normal Windows 7.

But when I try to run multiple Sandboxies at the same time it always disconnects one of the Steam accounts, it's like the second Sandboxie I start isn't really sandboxed but just in the first sandbox....

So yeah, looking for something else now, can anyone help?

Also, the faster it can boot up the better.

2dor · 05-29-2012, 12:10 PM

Multiple windows user accounts.

or

Some registry tweaks, to allow steam to start multiple times.

Satangel · 05-29-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2dor

Multiple windows user accounts.

or

Some registry tweaks, to allow steam to start multiple times.

Could you help me with those registry tweaks?
Thanks for responding.

Satangel · 06-01-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Satangel

Could you help me with those registry tweaks?
Thanks for responding.

Hello?

StrangeQuirk · 06-01-2012, 02:24 PM

It's possible to get multiple to run in different sandboxes; I don't know what problem you're are having. I'm assuming you're running textmode; if not, do that. If nothing seems to work, you can always try multiple complete steam installations in different sandboxes; there shouldn't be any reason that wouldn't work.

If you are REALLY desperate and can't get sandboxie to work, you can run as many virtual machines as your computer can handle. If you don't have spare windows discs lying around, its possible to run tf2 with WINE on linux.

I don't know of any registry tweak that will let you run multiple instances of Steam.

Satangel · 06-01-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeQuirk

It's possible to get multiple to run in different sandboxes; I don't know what problem you're are having. I'm assuming you're running textmode; if not, do that. If nothing seems to work, you can always try multiple complete steam installations in different sandboxes; there shouldn't be any reason that wouldn't work.

If you are REALLY desperate and can't get sandboxie to work, you can run as many virtual machines as your computer can handle. If you don't have spare windows discs lying around, its possible to run tf2 with WINE on linux.

I don't know of any registry tweak that will let you run multiple instances of Steam.

I've got Sandboxie working pretty good, but half of the time it won't work. To crack it I had to put Windows 7 in testmode. Everytime I disable testmode Sandboxie refuses to work .....
So annoying actually, when I want to idle I have to reboot and reinstall Sandboxie

Armisael · 06-01-2012, 03:18 PM

Try this: http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1161862

chappa'ai · 06-01-2012, 05:00 PM

If you're using sandboxie, you can check to make sure that the accounts are in sandboxes by seeing if there is that yellow glow around the windows.. If so, you're good.

Also, don't launch all the instances of the game at once.. it doesn't work.
I can do 6 at a time, but only if I launch them one at a time. when it says one of the accounts has connected, I start another one

Satangel · 06-02-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Armisael

Try this: http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1161862

Well that's the dream of course, but frankly I can't figure it out and really need help with it. Is there any tutorial/manual, it's so hard to figure it out. I always mess up with the folder structure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chappa'ai

If you're using sandboxie, you can check to make sure that the accounts are in sandboxes by seeing if there is that yellow glow around the windows.. If so, you're good.

Also, don't launch all the instances of the game at once.. it doesn't work.
I can do 6 at a time, but only if I launch them one at a time. when it says one of the accounts has connected, I start another one

Well it works, but only half of the time, and I've yet to figure out the problem. I do it like you say by waiting after every Account has launched, but the next day when I reboot Sandboxie gives me all sorts of errors. I think/hope it has something to do with testmode in Windows 7, which I need to activate every time I have to install a new version of Sandboxie

chappa'ai · 06-02-2012, 11:59 AM

*slow slap*
You just admitted to software piracy. Goodbye.

Ligerwing · 06-02-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chappa'ai

*slow slap*
You just admitted to software piracy. Goodbye.

What do you mean?

chappa'ai · 06-02-2012, 01:35 PM

They edited their last post (#9) from saying "Every time I have to crack it"

Should have quoted it

Satangel · 06-02-2012, 02:13 PM

I've read it doesn't matter if you buy it or crack it, it remains ♥♥♥♥ed up.

chappa'ai · 06-02-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Satangel

I've read it doesn't matter if you buy it or crack it, it remains ♥♥♥♥ed up.

Still admitting to software piracy on spuf = instant ban. Goodbye

05-29-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
Satangel Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 66	How to idle with multiple accounts TF2? 'm really trying to find a method to run about 4-8 TF2 accounts at the same time but it just won't work. Most I've succeeded in was 2 accounts, where one was Sandboxed and the other just normal Windows 7. But when I try to run multiple Sandboxies at the same time it always disconnects one of the Steam accounts, it's like the second Sandboxie I start isn't really sandboxed but just in the first sandbox.... So yeah, looking for something else now, can anyone help? Also, the faster it can boot up the better.

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05-29-2012, 12:10 PM	#2
2dor Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 50 Posts: 778	Multiple windows user accounts. or Some registry tweaks, to allow steam to start multiple times.

06-01-2012, 02:24 PM	#5
StrangeQuirk Join Date: Jul 2010 Reputation: 186 Posts: 1,138	It's possible to get multiple to run in different sandboxes; I don't know what problem you're are having. I'm assuming you're running textmode; if not, do that. If nothing seems to work, you can always try multiple complete steam installations in different sandboxes; there shouldn't be any reason that wouldn't work. If you are REALLY desperate and can't get sandboxie to work, you can run as many virtual machines as your computer can handle. If you don't have spare windows discs lying around, its possible to run tf2 with WINE on linux. I don't know of any registry tweak that will let you run multiple instances of Steam.

06-01-2012, 03:18 PM	#7
Armisael Join Date: Jul 2009 Reputation: 430 Posts: 1,259	Try this: http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1161862

06-01-2012, 05:00 PM	#8
chappa'ai Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 198 Posts: 1,005	If you're using sandboxie, you can check to make sure that the accounts are in sandboxes by seeing if there is that yellow glow around the windows.. If so, you're good. Also, don't launch all the instances of the game at once.. it doesn't work. I can do 6 at a time, but only if I launch them one at a time. when it says one of the accounts has connected, I start another one

06-02-2012, 11:59 AM	#10
chappa'ai Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 198 Posts: 1,005	slow slap You just admitted to software piracy. Goodbye.

06-02-2012, 01:35 PM	#12
chappa'ai Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 198 Posts: 1,005	They edited their last post (#9) from saying "Every time I have to crack it" Should have quoted it

06-02-2012, 02:13 PM	#13
Satangel Join Date: Apr 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 66	I've read it doesn't matter if you buy it or crack it, it remains ♥♥♥♥ed up.