How about not installing the ds to the same dir as hldsupdatetool? chris bernard wrote: > I just did a fresh install of EVERYTHING and still the same error starting > the server. This is how I reinstalled the server..... > > I used the steps on installing a server from here: > http://www.srcds.com/db/engine.php?subaction=showfull&id=1097362093 > > I re downloaded hldsupdatetool.exe and installed to c:\srcds. Went to the > command prompt and entered: > cd \srcds > hldsupdatetool > > Hldsupdatetool updated to bootstrapper version 35 > > I closed out of the command prompt and reopened and entered: > cd \srcds > hldsupdatetool -command update -game "l4d_full" -dir c:\srcds > > The server files are downloading at this point. At the end of the download I > get this error: > connection reset, winstock 10054 "connection reset by peer" > > Is that normal? > > I then copied in my server.cfg and started up the L4D server and got the same > error for tier0_s.dll and typing status in to the console crashed the server. > I was getting pretty PO'd at this point so I took a break from the L4D > server and starting working on the TF2 server. I moved the TF2 folder back > in to the srcds folder and re-ran the update tool for TF2 with -verify_all. > When the update tool finished the L4d server just started working as it > should and no tier0_s.dll error. Now that has me completely confused but I > won't sweat it as the L4D server and TF2 server are working again. Thanks > for the suggestions they really helped me nail this problem down! :) > > >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:52:05 -0400 >> Subject: Re: [hlds] L4D dedicated server still lan only help? >> >> Hi, >> >> I don't think your config is the issue, as the errors you are getting look >> like there is something wrong with your server files rather than with your >> server.cfg. >> >> You can try the simple cfg here: >> http://gamerslifeline.com/left-4-dead-server-config-file-server-cfg-t3297.ht >> ml >> >> You will most likely find, if you remove your config all together, it will >> still crash. At this point a fresh vanilla install would be my suggestion, >> make sure it works and then add back your files. >> >> -Lane >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of chris bernard >> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:55 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [hlds] L4D dedicated server still lan only help? >> >> >> Thanks for the suggestion! I just made the suggested changes and re-ran the >> update tool. Still getting the same error starting the server. >> >> "loading : srcds.exe - Entry Point Not Found" >> The procedure entry point g_pMenAlloc could not be located in the dynamic >> link library tier0_s.dll" >> >> You said my config needs work, suggestions? >> >> >>> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:42:10 -0400 >>> From: [email protected] >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [hlds] L4D dedicated server still lan only help? >>> >>> Your config needs a lot of work, but I guess that's not the point of this >>> thread. First off, remove -password from the update line. It's not been >>> needed for a long time now. Second, add -verify_all in place of it. It >>> looks like you're fully updated, but there may be a file consistency >>> >> problem >> >>> somewhere in your directory. >>> >>> -Richard Eid >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM, chris bernard >>> >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>>> Even after the 2nd update I still can't get my L4D windows server >>>> working... >>>> >>>> When launching the server I'm still getting an error: >>>> >>>> "loading : srcds.exe - Entry Point Not Found" >>>> The procedure entry point g_pMenAlloc could not be located in the >>>> >> dynamic >> >>>> link library tier0_s.dll" >>>> >>>> After clicking ok the GUI will finished loading and I can click through >>>> >> the >> >>>> tabs fine but if I type "status" under the console tab the server >>>> crashes.... >>>> >>>> Below is the log after running the update again this morning to make >>>> >> sure >> >>>> my server had all the updates: >>>> >>>> >>>> C:\>cd srcds >>>> >>>> C:\srcds>hldsupdatetool -command update -game "l4d_full" -dir >>>> >> c:\srcds\l4d >> >>>> -pass >>>> word ****** >>>> Checking bootstrapper version ... >>>> Updating Installation >>>> Checking/Installing 'Left 4 Dead binaries' version 15 >>>> >>>> >>>> Checking/Installing 'Left 4 Dead base' version 14 >>>> >>>> >>>> Checking/Installing 'left4dead win32 dedicated server' version 12 >>>> >>>> >>>> HLDS installation up to date >>>> >>>> >>>> here is my command line: >>>> C:\srcds\l4d\l4d\srcds.exe -autoupdate -game left4dead +ip >>>> >> ***.***.***.*** >> >>>> -port ***** >>>> >>>> And my server.cfg >>>> >>>> hostname ">TNA< L4D" >>>> sv_search_key "*****" >>>> maxplayers 8 >>>> motd_enabled 0 >>>> >>>> // Steam group >>>> >>>> //sv_steamgroup 151826 >>>> //sv_steamgroup_exclusive 1 >>>> //sv_tags TTSOM, Unity >>>> >>>> // Rcon Cvars >>>> rcon_password ****** >>>> >>>> // Server Cvars >>>> mp_disable_autokick 1 //Prevents a userid from being auto-kicked >>>> //sv_allow_color_correction 0 //Allow or disallow clients to use color >>>> correction on this server. >>>> sv_allow_wait_command 0 //Allow or disallow the wait command on clients >>>> connected to this server. >>>> sv_alltalk 0 //Players can hear all other players, no team restrictions >>>> sv_alternateticks 0 //If set, server only simulates entities on even >>>> numbered ticks. >>>> sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 >>>> >>>> //sv_cheats 0 //Allow cheats on server >>>> sv_clearhinthistory 0 //Clear memory of server side hints displayed to >>>> >> the >> >>>> player. >>>> sv_consistency 1 //Whether the server enforces file consistency for >>>> critical files >>>> sv_contact ******** >>>> >>>> //sv_downloadurl //Location from which clients can download missing >>>> >> files >> >>>> // Lan or internet play, Server region cvars >>>> sv_lan 0 //Server is a lan server ( no heartbeat, no authentication, no >>>> non-class C addresses ) >>>> sv_region 0 // Region Codes: 0 - US East coast, 1 - US West coast, 2 - >>>> South America, 3 - Europe, 4 - Asia, 5 - Australia, 6 - Middle East, 7 - >>>> Africa, 255 - world >>>> >>>> // Server Logging >>>> sv_log_onefile 0 //Log server information to only one file. >>>> sv_logbans 1 //Log server bans in the server logs. >>>> sv_logecho 0 //Echo log information to the console. >>>> sv_logfile 1 //Log server information in the log file. >>>> sv_logflush 0 //Flush the log file to disk on each write (slow). >>>> sv_logsdir logs //Folder in the game directory where server logs will be >>>> stored. >>>> >>>> //Server Rates >>>> sv_maxcmdrate 100 //(If sv_mincmdrate is > 0), this sets the maximum >>>> >> value >> >>>> for cl_cmdrate. >>>> //sv_unlag 1 >>>> //sv_maxunlag .5 >>>> >>>> //Fix to get your server onto the master lists >>>> setmaster add 68.142.72.250:27011 >>>> setmaster add 72.165.61.189:27011 >>>> >>>> >>>> Using this same server.cfg and launching the game from my local machine >>>> (windows) with this command line: >>>> >>>> "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead\srcds.exe" >>>> >>>> This local server works fine and using sv_search_key I can connect to >>>> >> it. >> >>>> I even reinstalled to a new folder to test a clean install, just added >>>> >> my >> >>>> server.cfg and still getting the same error starting the server. >>>> >>>> Does anyone see anything in my config and/or command line as to why this >>>> isn't working on the server box? Worked fine with this setup before the >>>> updates yesterday...:confused: Thanks for any help anyone can give me. >>>> >> :) >> >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>> Windows LiveT HotmailR:.more than just e-mail. >>>> http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_more_042009 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>>> please visit: >>>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >>> >> please visit: >> >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Windows LiveT SkyDriveT: Get 25 GB of free online storage. >> http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_042009 >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, >> please visit: >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. > http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_042009 > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please > visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds > >
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