TF2 Installation?

[Kyniption]

I'm attempting to start up a dedicated server using the Steam dedicated server in tools. However whenever I go to start the server is gives me an error.

Engine Error: No permission to run 'tf'

I'm using windows server 2008 and I'm running the dedicated as an administration (Right click -> run as administrator)

any help would be much appreciated.

[Edge100x]

That sounds like an error that might be specific to the Steam client. I would recommend that you run the TF2 files from our install in "c:\Game installs\sourcebase\orangebox", instead, or that you download a new copy directly from Valve, using the Steam update tool.

Right now, Steam is also swamped with L4D2 DLC downloads, though, which might slow things down!

[Kyniption]

Is there somewhere I can get exact instructions on how to use the update tool?

[Edge100x]

There are a bunch of places. Here's a quick set of steps, though, modified from our CS:S tutorial:

1. Shut down your server.
2. Click "Start" and then click "Run".
3. Type "cmd" into the blank and hit enter.
4. Type these commands:

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cd\Game installs
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game tf -dir sourcebase

If you checked the "Common game installs" box when you ordered or installed your OS, you should already have a complete, up-to-date install there, though (unless a new release has been made since you ordered, but that shouldn't be the case).

[Kyniption]

There are a bunch of places. Here's a quick set of steps, though, modified from our CS:S tutorial:

1. Shut down your server.
2. Click "Start" and then click "Run".
3. Type "cmd" into the blank and hit enter.
4. Type these commands:

Code: Select all

cd\Game installs
hldsupdatetool.exe -command update -game tf -dir sourcebase

If you checked the "Common game installs" box when you ordered or installed your OS, you should already have a complete, up-to-date install there, though (unless a new release has been made since you ordered, but that shouldn't be the case).

Its working like a charm now, and there is no lowsy Graphic interface like with the steam panel that is eating up more ram and cpu power thank you Master of the internet.