I purchased the retail boxed version of extreme and want to run it like I run 2008; ie, straight from my hard drive and not through Steam. I find Steam intrusive into my enjoyment of the game.
With my 2008 version I just click my icon and away I go, with extreme I have to go through several Steam screens before I can start playing.
Is there a way to get rid of Steam and stop all it's pop ups to allow me to fully enjoy my Extreme Ship Sim.