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If you choose to use a standalone installer from a community site:

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: If you find yourself unable to join servers due to "protocol" errors, you likely have an outdated version. Using the Steam version automatically resolves these compatibility issues. If you choose to use a standalone installer

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: Run the setup.exe or install.exe file. Be cautious during this process and uncheck any additional "bundled" software that the installer might try to include.