150,000 thread views on the LotRO forums later, this stream covers, as quickly as possible, how to prepare your computer for a trouble-free installion of The Lord of the Rings Online every time. While less necessary (if at all) when using SSG's stand-alone installer, this procedure is a must when using Steam's LotRO installer (which otherwise turns into a total mess).
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