Counter Strike Source using backup to install on another account

[Craig321]

Hi,

My and my brother both have legit accounts with our own version of CSS on them.

We're still with 512Kbps here so reinstalling and re-updating takes a while.

Would it be possible for me to update mine, then use the backup tool and install it on his? Or is the backup only valid for my account?

Same question goes for HL2

Thanks,
Craig.

 

[Craig321]

I was under the impression that when you installed and updated games on Steam a specific ID identifying your hardware & your account were attached to the files. Not sure why I thought that, but I was wrong

Thanks for the reply, I'll copy the files across now